ASTM_D_7054_-_04_2013.pdf

Designation:D705404(Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forCautionary Labeling of Extension Poles For Use With PaintApplicators Distributed In North America1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7054;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers generally recognized require-ments for the cautionary labeling to be placed on extensionpoles manufactured or sold,or both,for the use with paintpreparation and application tools.This specification does notaddress any other labeling,construction,or safety require-ments.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parenthesis are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ANSI Standards:2ANSI Z535.1 1998 Safety Color CodeANSI Z535.4 1998 Product Safety Signs and Labels3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 extension pole,nlong,slender piece or pieces ofwood,metal,plastic,composite,or combination of materials,having a fixed or adjustable length and a threaded tip or othermeans of attaching a paint applicator or preparation tool to oneend,used to increase reach.3.1.2 label,nrefers to but is not limited to a decal or selfadhesive piece of paper,plastic or metal which contains thewarning information.3.1.3 paint applicator tool,nbrush,roller,or other toolused to apply,spread and smooth paint onto a surface.3.1.4 paint preparation tool,nscraper,wire brush,scrubbrush,or other tool used to prepare a surface to be painted.4.Significance and Use4.1 Warning labels on extension poles will alert the end userof the product to potential of serious electrical shock injury ifthe product is used too close to electrical power lines.5.Requirements5.1 General:5.1.1 The warning label can be incorporated with a productlabel.5.1.2 The warning label must be constructed of a materialthat is water and solvent resistant and be permanently affixed tothe extension pole.5.1.3 The warning and product label must cover at least75%of the circumference of the extension pole(for example,an extension pole that is 2.54 cm(1 in.)in diameter shall havea label that is at least 5.98 cm(2.356 in.)wide).5.2 Label:5.2.1 The warning portion of the label shall be trilingual(English,French,Spanish).See Table 1 for translations.5.2.2 The warning portion of the label shall incorporate ablack border that separates it from any other information on thelabel.5.2.3 The warning portion of the label shall incorporate avertical or horizontal three panel design containing threecomponents:(1)a signal word,(2)symbol/pictorial panel,and(3)word message(see Fig.1 for example).5.2.4 The signal word panel shall have a safety orangebackground with black lettering and contain the word“WARN-ING”in uppercase boldface letters at least 12 point type(approximately 4 mm(0.157 in.)in height),preceded by ablack equilateral triangle with a safety orange exclamationpoint inside it.The base of the triangle shall line up with thebase of the signal word,and shall equal or exceed the signalword in height.5.2.5 The symbol/pictorial panel shall have a white back-ground with a black outlined equilateral triangle at least 1.27cm(0.5 in.)in height containing a black lightning bolt inside it,see Fig.1 for example.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.61 on Paint Application Tools.Current edition approved Nov.1,2013.Published November 2013.Originallyapproved in 2004.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D7054 04(2009).DOI:10.1520/D7054-04R13.2Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2.6 The word message shall have a white background withblack lettering and contain the words:“THIS EXTENSION POLECONDUCTS ELECTRICITY.HAZARD OF ELECTRICALSHOCK OR BURNAVOID POWER LINESKeep at least 10 feet(3 meters)away from anypower lines.”in uppercase and lowercase in letters at least 6 point type(approximately 2 mm(0.079 in.)in height),see Fig.1 forexample.5.2.7 The warning label shall be placed 10.16 to 20.32 cm(4to 8 in.)from the threaded or attachment end of the pole.5.2.8 Acceptable styles of letter shall include Arial,ArialBold,Folio Medium,Franklin Gothic,Helvetica Bold,MetaBold,News Gothic Bo