ASTM_F_2412_-_11.pdf

Designation:F241211Standard Test Methods forFoot Protection1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2412;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.INTRODUCTIONFor more than sixty years,the predecessor to these test methods,ANSI Z41,established theperformance criteria for a wide range of footwear to protect from the hazards that affect the personalsafety of workers.The value of these standards was recognized early in the history of the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration(OSHA)and incorporated as a reference standard in the Code ofFederal Regulation(CFR)Section 1910.These test methods contains test protocols developed in conjunction withANSI Z41 as well as otherASTM standards that are used to evaluate the performance of footwear when exposed to a variety ofhazards:(1)impact resistance(I)for the toe area of footwear;(2)compression resistance(C)for thetoe area of footwear;(3)metatarsal impact protection(Mt)that reduces the chance of injury to themetatarsal bones at the top of the foot;(4)conductive properties(Cd)that reduce hazards that mayresult from static electricity buildup and reduce the possibility of ignition of explosives and volatilechemicals;(5)electric hazard resistant(EH)non-conductive;(6)static dissipative(SD)properties toreduce hazards due to excessively low footwear electrical resistance that may exist where SD footwearis required;and(7)puncture resistance(PR)of foot devices.1.Scope1.1 These test methods measure the resistance of footwearto a variety of hazards that can potentially result in injury.1.2 These test methods may be used to test for complianceto minimum performance requirements in established safetystandards.1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier,or as required by established safety standards,these testmethods can be used to determine any one,or all of thefollowing:(1)impact resistance(I),(2)compression resistance(C),(3)metatarsal impact resistance(Mt),(4)resistance toelectrical conductivity(Cd),(5)resistance to electric hazard(EH),(6)static dissipative performance(SD),and(7)punctureresistance(PR).1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)Apparatus2.2 CSA Standard:3CAN/CSA Z195 Protective Footwear3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 insert/footbed/sockliner(all removable),nfootbednormally made of a foam product with leather or fabric covershaped to cover the entire insole which can be inserted betweenthe foot and insole board.3.1.2 insole,nfoundation of the shoe;the inner sole of theshoe which is next to the foot,under the sock liner or insert,onto which the upper is lasted.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 onPedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwearand are the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F13.30 on Footwear.Current edition approved July 1,2011.Published August 2011.Originallyapproved in 2005.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2412 05.DOI:10.1520/F2412-11.2For 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.3Available from Canadian Standards Association(CSA),178 Rexdale Blvd.,Toronto,ON Canada M9W1R3.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.3 last,nsolid hinged form,in the general shape of afoot,around which footwear is constructed.3.1.4 lasting,vbuilding of footwear around a specific footform.3.1.5 lining,nterm used to describe all components thatcan be used to construct the interior of the upper portion of thefootwear.3.1.6 outsole and heel,nexterior bottom platform of thefootwear;the bottom surface.3.1.7 product category,ndescription for a type of foot-wear designed and manufactured for a specific hazard orhazards.3.1.8 product classification,nfootwear manufactured tomeet a minimum performance requirement for a specifichazard or hazards.3.1.9 protective footwear,nfootwear that is designed,constructed,and classified to protect the wearer from apotential hazard or hazards.3.1.10 protective toe cap,ncomponent designed to pro-vide toe protection that is an integral and permanent part of thefootwear.3.1.11 quarter,nentire back portion of the footwear upper.3.1.12 si