ASTM F1117-03

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Designation: F 1117 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Dielectric Footwear
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1117; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 Electrical contact injuries to workers may involve a
current path through the feet of the worker. The footwear
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of dielectric
covered by this specification is dielectrically rated to provide
overfoot and overshoe footwear designed to provide additional
additional isolation or insulation to the worker.
isolation or insulation of workers if in accidental contact with
4.3 Work practices vary from user to user depending upon
energized electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits.
many factors. These may include, but are not limited to,
1.2 Three styles of overshoe footwear are provided and are
operating system voltages, construction design, work proce-
designated as rubbers, boots, and galoshes.
dures and techniques, weather conditions, etc. Therefore,
2. Referenced Documents
except for the restrictions set forth in this specification because
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of design limitations, the use and maintenance of this equip-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ment is beyond the scope of this specification.
F 819 Definitions of Terms Relating to Electrical Protective
4.3.1 Itiscommonpracticeandtheresponsibilityoftheuser
Equipment for Workers
of this type of protective equipment to prepare complete
F 1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of
instuctionsandregulationstogovernthecorrectandsafeuseof
Dielectric Footwear
such equipment.
3. Terminology
5. Classification
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to electrical protec-
5.1 Styles of overshoe footwear covered under this specifi-
tive equipment may be found in Definitions F 819.
cation shall be designated as follows:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.1 Rubbers, designed to be worn over existing footwear
3.2.1 user—as used in 4.3.1, the entity employing the actual
and to cover only the foot of the worker.
worker(s) utilizing the equipment; if no separate employer,
5.1.2 Boots, designed to be worn over existing footwear and
then the individual.
tocoverthefootandlowerlegoftheworkertobelowtheknee.
4. Significance and Use
5.1.3 Galoshes, designed to be worn over existing footwear
and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to below the
4.1 This specification covers the minimum electrical prop-
knee and having fasteners to close the folded front flaps.
erties of dielectric footwear guaranteed by the manufacturer
and the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be
6. Ordering Information
determined. The purchaser may, at his option, perform or have
6.1 Orders for footwear under this specification should
performed these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims
include the following information:
for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification
6.1.1 Style,
by the manufacturer.
6.1.2 Size, and
6.1.3 Color.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on 7. Manufacture and Marking
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
7.1 The construction shall be such that the footwear has a
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
specified minimum dielectric strength when tested as specified
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 1993 as F 1117–93.
in Test Method F 1116.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.2 Each article of footwear shall be marked clearly and
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
permanently with the name of the manufacturer or supplier,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ASTM F1117, size, and ac voltage rating.
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F 1117 – 03
7.3 The required information shall be on a label which shall 11.2 The entire lot or shipment of footwear shall be rejected
beappliedtoeithertheinsideoroutsideofthefootwearinsuch if 5 % or more, but not less than two articles of footwear, in a
amannerastonotaffectthedielectricpropertyofthefootwear.
lot or shipment fail to meet the requirements of 8.1.
11.3 The testing shall be terminated and the manufacturer or
8. Electrical Requirements
suppliernotifiedif,duringthecourseoftesting,thefootwearin
8.1 Each article of
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