ASTM_F_1564_-_13.pdf

Designation:F156413Standard Specification forStructure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms for ElectricalWorkers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1564;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 the design testing of mechani-cal and electrical characteristics of structure-mounted insulat-ing work platforms used by electrical workers.1.2 Platforms covered by this specification are singleworkerplatforms not exceeding 9 ft(2.75 m)in length.Platformsdesigned to support more than one worker at a time are beyondthe scope of this specification.1.3 Non-insulating platforms are not within the scope of thisspecification.1.4 The use and maintenance of this equipment are beyondthe scope of this specification.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 9 of this specification:This stan-dard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,ifany,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic(FRP)Rod and Tube Used in Live Line ToolsF819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-ment for Workers3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Refer to Definitions F819 for definitions of termsspecific to this specification.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 design testa type of test made on a sample treated asrepresentative of an industrial product.These tests will not berepeated in quantity production.3.2.2 discontinuitiesabrupt changes in surface that maytrip an electrical worker or otherwise introduce a hazard to theworker(see 8.1).3.2.3 insulating distancethe distance from the structureattachment point to the beginning of the work area of theplatform.4.Significance and Use4.1 Insulating work platforms covered by this specificationare designed to be used by electrical workers in conjunctionwith personal protective equipment while working on ener-gized circuits.This shall include,but not be limited to:4.1.1 Insulating gloves with protectors or insulating andinsulated hotsticks,or both.4.1.2 A fall protection device that does not compromise theelectrical insulating protection of the platform.4.2 The test procedures in this specification provide anobjective means of determining if a platform meets minimumelectrical and mechanical specifications.The methods permittesting of major components of the platform under controlledconditions.4.3 The test procedures utilize objective criteria for evalu-ation and may be discontinued at any time defects are found.5.Ordering Information5.1 Orders for platforms under this specification shouldinclude the following information:5.1.1 Length,5.1.2 Pivot or non-pivot attachment,and5.1.3 Single-point or rail-type attachment for worker.6.Manufacture and Marking6.1 Each platform covered by this specification shall bemarked clearly and permanently with the maximum working1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 onElectrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F18.35 on Tools&Equipment.Current edition approved April 1,2013.Published May 2013.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1564 95(2006).DOI:10.1520/F1564-13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 load in the position used as well as the name of themanufacturer,month and year of assembly,and the ASTMdesignation.6.2 Each platform shall have a durable nonskid finishapplied to the area of the platform on which the worker stands.This coating shall be nonconductive and shall permanentlyadhere to the surface.7.Other Requirements7.1 Each platform shall be free of areas that will trap waterand debris that may impair the insulating effectiveness betweenthe worker location and the structure attachment.7.2 Each platform shall have a minimum overall length of38 in.(96.52 cm)and an insulating distance of at least 12 in.(30.48 cm)from the structure attachment to a kick board orother warning device.See Fig.1 for details.7.2.1 Any brace pol