ASTM F1154-24
(Practice)Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components
Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These practices establish standard procedures designed for qualitatively evaluating the performance characteristics of protective ensembles or ensemble elements in terms of comfort, fit, function, and durability. Limited quantitative measures are also provided.
5.2 These practices are suitable for both end users and manufacturers to evaluate performance characteristics of protective ensembles and ensemble elements.
5.2.1 End users may use these practices to qualitatively determine how well protective ensembles and ensemble elements (gloves, boots, and respirators) and ensemble components (communications systems, cooling devices, and undergarments) meet their particular application.
5.2.2 Manufacturers of protective ensembles and ensemble elements may use these practices to determine the qualitative performance characteristics in existing or proposed designs.
5.3 Option A permits a qualitative evaluation of protective ensemble or ensemble element mobility by subjecting the protective ensemble to a manned exercise routine. Option B permits a qualitative evaluation of protective ensemble or ensemble element 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.
5.4 The use of these practices is primarily for qualitative purposes only. In general, results from use of these practices on one type of ensemble may not be comparable to other test results on a different ensemble due to the subjective nature of test results.
5.5 Certain aspects of these practices are quantitative. The effect of wearing the ensemble or ensemble element can also be assessed by the measurement of t...
SCOPE
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating protective ensembles and ensemble elements 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 evaluate the impact of the ensembles and ensemble elements on wearer mobility when worn in a series of different physical exercises that are intended to evaluate the range of motion permitted by the ensemble or ensemble element.
1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to determine the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on wearer function.
1.1.3 Recording the length of time used to complete these tasks provides a means for quantifying the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on the wearer function.
1.1.4 Relating the ability of the subject to completely perform all tasks provides a qualitative assessment for the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on wearer function.
1.1.5 The optional evaluation of ensembles or ensemble elements for liquid or vapor integrity following the exercise protocols provides a basis for evaluating the impact of wearing on ensemble or ensemble element integrity.
1.1.6 The optional evaluation of donning and doffing instructions provides a basis for evaluating the potential for errors which may impact the effectiveness of the ensemble.
1.2 These practices apply to protective ensembles and certain ensemble elements that are used for protection against different chemical, biological, physical, thermal, and other hazards, but are primarily useful for ensembles that include barrier layers such as liquid splash protective ensembles used for protection against hazardous chemicals or highly infectious diseases, or vapor protective ensembles used for chemical protection.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The v...
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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.
Designation: F1154 − 24
Standard Practices for
Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of
Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other
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. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Protective clothing is generally used in combination with other items to form an ensemble of
clothing and equipment. Generally, as the risks for exposure to chemical, biological, thermal, physical,
and other hazards increase, it becomes increasingly important that the ensemble provide consistent and
overall performance in protecting the wearer. At the same time, the more encumbered the individual
wearer, the more likely that ensembles comprising multiple elements and components will impact the
ability of the wearer to carry out different tasks and remain comfortable without increased
physiological stress, particularly for clothing that incorporates barrier layers. The majority of industry
test methods address specific performance attributes for protecting against specific types of hazards,
but do not address particular designs or assess the impact of all elements and components forming the
ensemble. These elements may comprise various types of protective clothing, ranging from partial
body such as aprons and sleeve protectors, to fully encapsulating suits that also must be integrated
with various types of respirators, gloves, footwear, head protection such as helmets, cooling devices,
communications systems, and undergarments. Therefore, there is a need for methodology that allows
the assessment of how well ensembles affect wearer comfort and function, as well as providing for
evaluation of fit and any impact of wearing on the overall integrity intended for the ensemble.
This standard is intended to provide standardized methods for qualitatively evaluating the comfort,
fit, function, and durability of protective ensembles and ensemble components. It may also be used by
protective clothing manufacturers and users to assess current or proposed designs and their
instructions for donning, doffing, and using products as an ensemble component. This standard has
utility for a variety of applications, including chemical protective ensembles, ensembles used in
various healthcare settings or against other types of biological hazards, and different ensembles that
may include some form of barrier layer in their various elements or components.
1. Scope exercises that are intended to evaluate the range of motion
permitted by the ensemble or ensemble element.
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating protective
1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to
ensembles and ensemble elements to determine the suitability
determine the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on
of the ensemble or ensemble components in a work environ-
wearer function.
ment on the basis of its comfort, fit, function, and durability.
1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to 1.1.3 Recording the length of time used to complete these
tasks provides a means for quantifying the impact of the
evaluate the impact of the ensembles and ensemble elements
on wearer mobility when worn in a series of different physical ensemble or ensemble element on the wearer function.
1.1.4 Relating the ability of the subject to completely
perform all tasks provides a qualitative assessment for the
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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 Subcommit- impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on wearer
tee F23.30 on Chemicals.
function.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally
1.1.5 The optional evaluation of ensembles or ensemble
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1154 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/F1154-24. elements for liquid or vapor integrity following the exercise
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protocols provides a basis for evaluating the impact of wearing 3.1.1 ensemble component, n—an item used as part of the
on ensemble or ensemble element integrity. protective ensemble that provides additional protective or
1.1.6 The optional evaluation of donning and doffing in- functional perf
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Designation: F1154 − 18 F1154 − 24
Standard Practices for
Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of
Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other
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. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Protective clothing is generally used in combination with other items to form an ensemble of
clothing and equipment. Generally, as the risks for exposure to chemical, biological, thermal, physical,
and other hazards increase, it becomes increasingly important that the ensemble provide consistent and
overall performance in protecting the wearer. At the same time, the more encumbered the individual
wearer, the more likely that ensembles comprising multiple elements and components will impact the
ability of the wearer to carry out different tasks and remain comfortable without increased
physiological stress, particularly for clothing that incorporates barrier layers. The majority of industry
test methods address specific performance attributes for protecting against specific types of hazards,
but do not address particular designs or assess the impact of all elements and components forming the
ensemble. These elements may comprise various types of protective clothing, ranging from partial
body such as aprons and sleeve protectors, to fully encapsulating suits that also must be integrated
with various types of respirators, gloves, footwear, head protection such as helmets, cooling devices,
communications systems, and undergarments. Therefore, there is a need for methodology that allows
the assessment of how well ensembles affect wearer comfort and function, as well as providing for
evaluation of fit and any impact of wearing on the overall integrity intended for the ensemble.
This standard is intended to provide standardized methods for qualitatively evaluating the comfort,
fit, function, and durability of protective ensembles and ensemble components. It may also be used by
protective clothing manufacturers and users to assess current or proposed designs. designs and their
instructions for donning, doffing, and using products as an ensemble component. This standard has
utility for a variety of applications, including chemical-protective chemical protective ensembles,
ensembles used in various healthcare settings or against other types of biological hazards, and different
ensembles that may include some form of barrier layer in their various elements or components.
1. Scope
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating protective ensembles and ensemble elements 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 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to evaluate the impact of the ensembles and ensemble elements
on wearer mobility when worn in a series of different physical exercises that are intended to evaluate the range of motion permitted
by the ensemble or ensemble element.
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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 July 15, 2018Feb. 1, 2024. Published July 2018February 2024. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20112018 as
F1154 – 11.F1154 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/F1154-18.10.1520/F1154-24.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.1.2 Option B Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to determine the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element
on wearer function.
1.1.3 Recording the length of time used to complete these tasks provides a means for quantifying the impact of the ensemble or
ensemble element on the wearer function.
1.1.4 Relating the ability of the subject to completely perform all tasks provides a qualitative assessment for the impact of the
ensemble or ensemble element on wearer function.
1.1.5 The optional evaluation of ensembles or ensemble elements for liquid or vapor integrity following the exercise protocols
provides a basis for evaluating the impact of wearing
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