ASTM F1117-03(2008)

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Designation:F 1117–93 (Reapproved 1998) Designation: F 1117 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
Dielectric Overshoe FootwearDielectric 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
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of dielectric overfoot and overshoe footwear designed to provide additional
isolation or insulation of workers if in accidental contact with energized electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits.
1.2 Three styles of overshoe footwear are provided and are designated as Style A, rubbers; Style B, boots; rubbers, boots, and
Style C, galoshes.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F819Definitions of Terms Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers 819 Terminology Relating to Electrical
Protective Equipment for Workers
F 1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of OvershoeDielectric Footwear
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to electrical protective equipment may be found in Definitions F 819.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 sole—the underside of the rubber, boot, or galosh that would normally be in contact with the ground.The sole is normally
one piece and constructed of a molded elastomer.
3.2.2foot portion—the portion of the footwear below the wearer’s ankle bone.
3.2.3 user—as used in 4.3.1, the entity employing the actual worker(s) utilizing the equipment; if no separate employer, then
the individual. user—as used in 4.3.1, the entity employing the actual worker(s) utilizing the equipment; if no separate employer,
then the individual.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This specification covers the minimum electrical properties of overshoedielectric footwear guaranteed by the manufacturer
and the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be determined. The purchaser may, at his option, perform or have
performed these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification by the
manufacturer.
4.2 Electrical contact injuries to workers may involve a current path through the feet of the worker. The footwear covered by
this specification is dielectrically rated to provide additional isolation or insulation to the worker.
4.3 Work practices vary from user to user depending upon many factors. These may include, but are not limited to, operating
system voltages, construction design, work procedures and techniques, weather conditions, etc. Therefore, except for the
restrictions set forth in this specification because of design limitations, the use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the
scope of this specification.
4.3.1 It is common practice and the responsibility of the user of this type of protective equipment to prepare complete
instuctions and regulations to govern the correct and safe use of such equipment.
5. Classification
5.1Overshoe footwear covered under this specification shall be designated as Style A, B, or C. Classification
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 1993. Published February 1994. Originally published as F1117–87. Last previous Edition F1117–87.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 1117–03.
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F 1117 – 03 (2008)
5.1 Styles of overshoe footwear covered under this specification shall be designated as follows:
5.1.1 Style ARubbers—Rubbers,, designed to be worn over existing footwear and to cover only the foot of the worker.
5.1.2 Style BBoots—Boots,, designed to be worn over existing footwear and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to
below the knee.
5.1.3 Style CGaloshes—Galoshes,,designedtobewornoverexistingfootwearandtocoverthefootandlowerlegoft
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