ASTM F2412-18a

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Designation: F2412 − 18 F2412 − 18a
Standard Test Methods for
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Foot Protection
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2412; 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.
INTRODUCTION
For more than sixty years, the predecessor to these test methods, ANSI Z41, established the
performance criteria for a wide range of footwear to protect from the hazards that affect the personal
safety of workers. The value of these standards was recognized early in the history of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and incorporated as a reference standard in the Code of
Federal Regulation (CFR) Section 1910.
These test methods contains test protocols developed in conjunction with ANSI Z41 as well as other
ASTM standards that are used to evaluate the performance of footwear when exposed to a variety of
hazards: (1) impact resistance (I) for the toe area of footwear; (2) compression resistance (C) for the
toe area of footwear; (3) metatarsal impact protection (Mt) that reduces the chance of injury to the
metatarsal bones at the top of the foot; (4) conductive properties (Cd) that reduce hazards that may
result from static electricity buildup and reduce the possibility of ignition of explosives and volatile
chemicals; (5) electric hazard resistant (EH) non-conductive; (6) static dissipative (SD) properties to
reduce hazards due to excessively low footwear electrical resistance that may exist where SD footwear
is required; and (7) puncture resistance (PR) of foot devices.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods measure the resistance of footwear to a variety of hazards that can potentially result in injury.
1.2 These test methods may be used to test for compliance to minimum performance requirements in established safety
standards.
1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, or as required by established safety standards, these test methods
can be used to determine any one, or all of the following: (1) impact resistance (I), (2) compression resistance (C), (3) metatarsal
impact resistance (Mt), (4) resistance to electrical conductivity (Cd), (5) resistance to electric hazard (EH), (6) static dissipative
performance (SD), and (7) puncture resistance (PR).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F13.30 on Footwear.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018Aug. 1, 2018. Published March 2018August 2018. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20112018 as
F2412 – 11.F2412 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/F2412-18.10.1520/F2412-18A.
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2.2 CSA Standard:
CAN/CSA Z195 Protective Footwear
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 footbed (removable), n—also known as ‘insock,’ a component typically made of a foam material with a leather or fabric
cover/sockliner and often shaped or contoured covering the entire insole board which can be inserted between the foot and insole
board.
3.1.2 insole, n—foundation of the shoe; the inner sol
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