ASTM F1154-11
(Practice)Standard Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components
Standard Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These practices establish standard procedures designed for qualitatively evaluating the performance characteristics of chemical-protective suit ensembles in terms of comfort, fit, function, and durability.
These practices are suitable for both end users and manufacturers to evaluate performance characteristics of ensembles and ensemble components.
End users may use these practices to qualitatively determine how well ensembles and ensemble components (gloves, boots, breathing apparatus, communications systems, and cooling devices) meet their particular application.
Manufacturers of ensembles and ensemble components may use these practices to determine the qualitative performance characteristics in existing or proposed designs.
Procedure A permits a qualitative evaluation of chemical-protective suit integrity (materials, seams, and components) by subjecting the protective ensemble to a manned exercise routine. Option B permits a qualitative evaluation of ensemble and component function. Each procedure can be used to assess ensemble comfort and fit by relating test subject responses and by comparing the dimensions and weights of both the test subject and suit.
Note 1—The accumulation of suit and human subject dimension data may eventually be used by manufacturers or end users in standards to improve the sizing of chemical-protective suits and the integration of ensemble components in protective ensembles.
The use of these practices is for qualitative purposes only. In general, results from use of these practices on one type ensemble may not be comparable to other test results on a different ensemble due to the subjective nature of test results.
These practices are not intended to assess heat stress resulting from wearing a chemical-protective ensemble, although thermal comfort of the suit ensemble may be subjectively evaluated.
End users and manufacturers of chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components should consider these practices to be...
SCOPE
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components to determine the suitability of the ensemble or ensemble components in a work environment on the basis of its comfort, fit, function, and durability.
1.1.1 Option A
is a manned exercise scenario intended to test the strength and durability of the ensemble components.
1.1.2 Option B
is a manned work task scenario intended to determine human factor characteristics and the ability of the suited test subject to perform tasks that may be encountered on a routine basis in a typical work environment.
1.2 These practices apply to most chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety precautions are given in Section 7.
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Designation: F1154 − 11
Standard Practices for
Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and
Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble
1
Components
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1154; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, storage, maintenance, and transportation of chemicals can
be exposed to numerous substances capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The
deleterious effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma, such as dermatitis or burns, to
chronic degenerative disease, such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis. Since engineering controls may
not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skin
contact 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. The
ensemble of chemical-protective clothing in combination with gloves, boots, a breathing apparatus,
and other auxiliary protective equipment can provide maximum protection to wearers in situations
when no contact with hazardous chemicals is permitted. Chemical-protective ensembles are often
selected 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 her
assigned tasks. Few standards, if any, apply to the design and manufacture of chemical-protective
ensembles.Additionally, protective clothing designs vary depending on different end use applications
inindustrialsettings,hazardouswastesitecleanup,andemergencyresponse.Asaconsequence,users
are faced with a variety of commercial products and generally depend on manufacturer sales
information to decide which protective clothing is appropriate for their own application. Other
protective equipment such as gloves, boots, respiratory protective equipment, communications
systems, and cooling devices must also be selected and integrated with the chemical-protective
clothing 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 also
be used by protective clothing manufacturers to assess current or proposed designs.
1. Scope the suitability of the ensemble or ensemble components in a
work environment on the basis of its comfort, fit, function, and
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-
durability.
protective ensembles and ensemble components to determine
1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to
1 test the strength and durability of the ensemble components.
ThesepracticesareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
Protective Clothing and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommit-
1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to
tee F23.30 on Chemicals.
determine human factor characteristics and the ability of the
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2011.PublishedJuly2011.Originallyapproved
suitedtestsubjecttoperformtasksthatmaybeencounteredon
in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1154–10. DOI: 10.1520/
F1154-11. a routine basis in a typical work environment.
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1.2 These practices apply to most chemical-protective en- 3.1.5.1 Discussion—Permeation is a distinctly different
sembles and ensemble components. mechanism from penetration.
3.1.6 protective clothing, n—an item of clothing that is
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
specifically designed and constructed for the intended purpose
regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given
of isolating all or part of the body from a potential hazard; or,
for information only.
isolating the external environment from contamination by the
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
wearer of the clothing.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Practices
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 In Option A, the durability of the chemical-p
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Designation:F1154–10 Designation: F1154 – 11
Standard Practices for
Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and
Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble
1
Components
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1154; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, storage, maintenance, and transportation of chemicals can
be exposed to numerous substances capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The
deleterious effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma, such as dermatitis or burns, to
chronic degenerative disease, such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis. Since engineering controls may
not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skin
contact 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. The
ensemble of chemical-protective clothing in combination with gloves, boots, a breathing apparatus,
and other auxiliary protective equipment can provide maximum protection to wearers in situations
when no contact with hazardous chemicals is permitted. Chemical-protective ensembles are often
selected 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 her
assigned tasks. Few standards, if any, apply to the design and manufacture of chemical-protective
ensembles.Additionally, protective clothing designs vary depending on different end use applications
inindustrialsettings,hazardouswastesitecleanup,andemergencyresponse.Asaconsequence,users
are faced with a variety of commercial products and generally depend on manufacturer sales
information to decide which protective clothing is appropriate for their own application. Other
protective equipment such as gloves, boots, respiratory protective equipment, communications
systems, and cooling devices must also be selected and integrated with the chemical-protective
clothing 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 also
be used by protective clothing manufacturers to assess current or proposed designs.
1. Scope
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components to determine the
suitabilityoftheensembleorensemblecomponentsinaworkenvironmentonthebasisofitscomfort,fit,function,anddurability.
1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to test the strength and durability of the ensemble components.
1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to determine human factor characteristics and the ability of the suited
test subject to perform tasks that may be encountered on a routine basis in a typical work environment.
1.2 These practices apply to most chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for
information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific safety precautions are given in Section 7.
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These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.30 on Chemicals.
Current edition approved Jan.July 1, 2010.2011. Published February 2010.July 2011. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
F1154–99a(2004).F1154–10. DOI: 10.1520/F1154-101.
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