ASTM_F_1154_-_11.pdf

Designation:F115411Standard Practices forQualitatively Evaluating the Comfort,Fit,Function,andDurability of Protective Ensembles and EnsembleComponents1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1154;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.INTRODUCTIONWorkers involved in the production,use,storage,maintenance,and transportation of chemicals canbe exposed to numerous substances capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body.Thedeleterious effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma,such as dermatitis or burns,tochronic degenerative disease,such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis.Since engineering controls maynot eliminate all possible exposures,attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skincontact through the use of protective clothing that resists degradation,penetration,and permeation.Chemical-protective ensembles range from outfits of gloves,boots,and coveralls to totally-encapsulating ensembles employing self-contained or airline-supplied,breathing apparatus.Theensemble of chemical-protective clothing in combination with gloves,boots,a breathing apparatus,and other auxiliary protective equipment can provide maximum protection to wearers in situationswhen no contact with hazardous chemicals is permitted.Chemical-protective ensembles are oftenselected on the basis of material chemical resistance,but equally important are the comfort,fit,functionality,and overall integrity of the ensemble allowing the wearer to safely carry out his or herassigned tasks.Few standards,if any,apply to the design and manufacture of chemical-protectiveensembles.Additionally,protective clothing designs vary depending on different end use applicationsin industrial settings,hazardous waste site clean up,and emergency response.As a consequence,usersare faced with a variety of commercial products and generally depend on manufacturer salesinformation to decide which protective clothing is appropriate for their own application.Otherprotective equipment such as gloves,boots,respiratory protective equipment,communicationssystems,and cooling devices must also be selected and integrated with the chemical-protectiveclothing to provide an ensemble with adequate protection.This standard is intended to provide standardized methods for qualitatively evaluating the comfort,fit,function,and durability of chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components.It may alsobe used by protective clothing manufacturers to assess current or proposed designs.1.Scope1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components to determinethe suitability of the ensemble or ensemble components in awork environment on the basis of its comfort,fit,function,anddurability.1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended totest the strength and durability of the ensemble components.1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended todetermine human factor characteristics and the ability of thesuited test subject to perform tasks that may be encountered ona routine basis in a typical work environment.1These practices are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F23 on PersonalProtective Clothing and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommit-tee F23.30 on Chemicals.Current edition approved July 1,2011.Published July 2011.Originally approvedin 1988.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1154 10.DOI:10.1520/F1154-11.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 1.2 These practices apply to most chemical-protective en-sembles and ensemble components.1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as the standard.The values in parentheses are givenfor information only.1.4 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.Specific safetyprecautions are given in Section 7.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1052 Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor ProtectiveSuitsF1359 Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance ofProtective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under aShower Spray While on a Mannequin2.2 OSHA Specifications:329 CFR Part 1910.25 Portable Wood Ladders29 CFR Part 1910.26 Portable Metal Ladders3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 chemical-protective suit ensemble,nthe combina-tion of protective clothing with respiratory protectiveequipment,hoods,helmets,gloves,boots,communicationssystems,cooling devices,and other accessories intended toprotect the wearer