ASTM F1458-15

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw of Foot Protective Devices

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The purpose of this test method is to provide a measurable criterion of performance defining the level of cut resistance to the cutting action of a saw chain provided by foot protective devices.  
5.2 The protection, which can be demonstrated by the foot protective devices, tested in accordance with this test method, is achieved by (1) the material resisting cutting when put in contact with the moving saw chain; (2) a part of the material being drawn into the saw chain and drive mechanism to block the saw chain movement; (3) the materials resisting cutting and absorbing rotational energy so that saw chain speed can be slowed down sufficiently to stop the movement of the saw chain; or (4) any combination of these.  
5.3 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results, when using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should perform comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens from the same lot of components to be evaluated. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. If a bias is found, either its cause must be determined and corrected, or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future test results in light of the known bias.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of foot protective devices that are designed to protect the foot when operating a chainsaw.  
1.2 This test method 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, this test method can be used to determine any one or both of the following: (1) chain speed 50 (CS50), (2) success/failure (jamming/chain stop) at specified chain speed.  
1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established safety standards.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
Note 1: The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2015
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: F23 - Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F23.20 - Physical

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1458 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw of Foot
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Protective Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1458; 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.
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1. Scope 2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven
1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of foot protec-
and Knitted Fabrics, Except Wool (1988)
tive devices that are designed to protect the foot when
AATCC 158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Per-
operating a chainsaw.
chloroethylene: Machine Method
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1.2 This test method may be used to test for compliance to
2.3 Military Standards:
minimum performance requirements in established safety stan-
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspec-
dards.
tion by Attributes
1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier,
MIL-C-12369 Cloth, Ballistic, Nylon
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or as required by established safety standards, this test method
2.4 Federal Standard:
can be used to determine any one or both of the following: (1)
FS 5100-86 Type II, Cloth, Duck, Nylon, Polyurethane
chain speed 50 (CS50), (2) success/failure (jamming/chain
Coated
stop) at specified chain speed.
3. Terminology
1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of
3.1 Definitions:
protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established
3.1.1 centerline, n—in foot protective devices, a line that
safety standards.
extendsfromthetoeofthefootwearhorizontallyalongthesole
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
to the heel vertically to the top of the footwear, and diagonally
standard.
to the point of intersection at the toe.
NOTE 1—The values stated in each system may not be exact equiva-
3.1.2 chainsaw, n—a portable power-operated tool that has
lents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other,
cutters linked in a chain used for cutting wood.
without combining values in any way.
3.1.3 chain speed, n—the speed of synchronized movement
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of linked cutters around a bar and sprocket.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.4 chain speed 50 (CS50), n—for chainsaw protection,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the mean speed at which cut through occurs.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—This value establishes the relationship
between the probability of cutting through the chainsaw leg
2. Referenced Documents
protective clothing (or foot protective device) and the speed of
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the saw chain. For lower chain speeds, the probability of cut
2.1 ASTM Standards:
through approaches zero, while for higher chain speeds, the
F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to
probability of cut through approaches one.
Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
3.1.5 chain stop, n—for chainsaw cut resistance, the result-
ing action when a material clogs (jams) the drive sprocket or
slows the speed sufficiently to prevent advancement of the saw
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
chain.
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.20 on Physical.
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1458 - 04(2008). (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215, http://
DOI: 10.1520/F1458-15. www.aatcc.org.
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3.1.6 cut resistance, n—the ability of a material, while in 5. Significance and Use
contact with the linked cutters, to resist cut through of the
5.1 The purpose of this test method is to provide a measur-
cutters of a mo
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Designation: F1458 − 04 (Reapproved 2008) F1458 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw Chainsaw of
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Foot Protective Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1458; 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
1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of foot protective devices that are designed to protect the foot when operating a
chain saw. chainsaw.
1.2 This test method 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, this test method can
be used to determine any one or both of the following: (1) chainspeed chain speed 50 (CS50), (2) success/failure (jamming/chain
stop) at specified chain speed.
1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established safety
standards.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
NOTE 1—The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without
combining values in any way.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Sponge or Expanded Rubber
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
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2.2 AATCC Test Methods:
AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics, Except Wool (1988)
AATCC 158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method
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2.3 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-C-12369 Cloth, Ballistic, Nylon
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2.4 Federal Standard:
FS 5100-86 Type II, Cloth, Duck, Nylon, Polyurethane Coated
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.20 on Physical.
Current edition approved June 15, 2008Nov. 1, 2015. Published July 2008January 2016. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20042008 as
F1458 - 04.F1458 - 04(2008). DOI: 10.1520/F1458-04R08.10.1520/F1458-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,27709-2215, http://
www.aatcc.org.
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19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil. 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 centerline, n—in foot protective devices, a line that extends from the toe of the footwear horizontally along the sole to the
heel vertically to the top of the footwear, and diagonally to the point of intersection at the toe.
3.1.2 chain saw, chainsaw, n—a portable power-operated tool that has cutters linked in a chain used for cutting wood.
3.1.3 chain speed, n—the velocityspeed of synchronized movement of linked cutters around a bar and sprocket.
3.1.4 chainspeed chain speed 50 (CS50), n—for chain saw chainsaw protection, the mean veloc
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