ASTM F3325-18

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Designation:F3325 −18
Standard Specification for
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Leg-Protective Devices for Chainsaw Users
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3325; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.1.2.1 Discussion—The term authority having jurisdiction
is used in this document in a broad manner, since jurisdictions
1.1 This specification specifies minimum requirements for
and the responsibilities of approval agencies vary.
the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective
clothing and protective devices designed to provide cut resis- 2.1.3 certification, n—a system whereby an organization
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tance protection to the legs of operators of power chainsaws. determines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability to
make a product that complies with the requirements of the
1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit,
specification, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label on
function, and performance criteria for protective clothing and
products that comply with the requirements of the
protective devices that, when worn by chainsaw operators, are
specification, and conducts a follow-up to verify the methods
intended to reduce the severity of leg injuries caused by contact
the manufacturer uses to determine compliance with the
with a running power saw chain.
requirements of this specification.
1.3 This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed
2.1.4 certification organization, n—an independent, third-
manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be refer-
party organization that determines product compliance with the
enced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum perfor-
requirements of the specification with a labeling and listing
mance requirements are met.
follow-up program.
1.4 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compli-
2.1.5 chainsaw, n—a portable, power-operated tool used for
ance with the performance requirements of this standard shall
cutting wood that has cutters linked in a chain.
not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all
2.1.6 chain speed, n—the speed of synchronized movement
situations to which chainsaw operators may be exposed.
of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.
1.5 Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of
2.1.7 chain stop, n—for chainsaw cut resistance, the result-
“shall”; recommendations and advisory information are indi-
ing action when a material clogs (jams) the drive sprocket or
cated by use of “should.”
slows the speed sufficiently to prevent advancement of the saw
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
chain.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 2.1.8 cut resistance, n—in chainsaw testing, the ability of a
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- material, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resist
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical cut-through by the cutters of a moving saw chain, independent
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. of either jamming or chain stop.
2.1.9 cut-through, n—for chainsaw cut resistance,theaction
2. Terminology
of a running chainsaw after complete breakthrough of either
2.1 Definitions:
protective garment or protective device.
2.1.1 approve, v—to be acceptable to the authority having
2.1.10 cut-through time, n—for chainsaw cut resistance, the
jurisdiction.
time required for a running saw chain to effect complete
2.1.2 authority having jurisdiction, n—the organization,
breakthrough of a protective garment or protective device.
office, or individual responsible for approving any equipment,
2.1.11 follow-up program, n—the sampling, inspection,
installation, or procedure.
tests, or other measures conducted by the certification organi-
zation on a periodic basis to determine the continued compli-
anceofproductsthatarebeingmadebythemanufacturertothe
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on
requirements of the standard specification.
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F23.20 on Physical.
2.1.12 jamming, n—for chainsaw cut resistance, the clog-
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally
ging action manifested by a protective garment that can
approved in 2018. DOI: 10.1520/F3325-18.
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This was developed as a replacement for the archived CAN/BNQ 1923-450. produce a chain stop.
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