ASTM E1542-21
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
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1.1 This terminology standard provides a compilation of consensus definitions of terms used in ASTM occupational safety and health standards.
1.2 This terminology standard does not purport to be an exhaustive lexicon. Rather it defines terms relevant to occupational health and safety.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
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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: E1542 − 21
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1542; 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* E2875 Guide for Personal Protective Equipment for the
Handling of Flat Glass
1.1 This terminology standard provides a compilation of
consensus definitions of terms used in ASTM occupational
3. Terminology
safety and health standards.
3.1 Health and safety terms specific to metalworking fluids
1.2 This terminology standard does not purport to be an
and the metalworking environment are found in Terminology
exhaustive lexicon. Rather it defines terms relevant to occupa-
E2523.
tional health and safety.
3.2 Generic Terms and Their Definitions:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.1 ceiling limit—an exposure which shall not be ex-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- ceeded during any part of the workday. If instantaneous
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- monitoring is not feasible, then the ceiling limit shall be
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. assessed as a 15-min time-weighted average exposure which
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- shall not be exceeded at any time over a working day, except
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- for substances which cause immediate irritation upon short
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the exposure.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.2 short-term exposure limit (STEL)—the 15-min time-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
weighted average exposure which shall not be exceeded at any
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
time during a workday, even if the occupational exposure limit
is not exceeded. Exposures above the occupational exposure
2. Referenced Documents
limit up to the STEL should not be longer than 15 min and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
should not occur more than four times per day. The minimum
E1132 Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occu-
interval between these exposures should be 60 min.
pational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
3.3 Terminology Based on Existing E34 Standards:
E2349 Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting
3.3.1 adjustable barrier guard, n—physical barrier with
Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Mak-
adjustable sections that is designed to prevent entry of any part
ing; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
of the body into the hazard zone by reaching through, over,
E2350 Guide for Integration of Ergonomics/Human Factors
under, or around the barrier. E2349
into New Occupational Systems
E2523 Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Opera- 3.3.2 bail/spreader, n—hoop or arched connection between
the crane hook and ladle or between crane hook and ladle
tions
E2565 Guide for Consensus-Based Process for an Occupa- trunnions. E2349
tional Safety and Health Standard That Includes an
3.3.3 blast, n—in foundry operations, air or oxygen-
Occupational Exposure Guideline
enriched air that is blown under pressure into a cupola for
supporting combustion. E2349
3.3.4 blast compartment, n—that portion of the blasting
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E34 on
enclosure that contains the blasting media propulsion device.
Occupational Health and Safety and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E34.01 on Terminology.
E2349
Current edition approved April 1, 2021. Published April 2021. Originally
3.3.5 blow plate, n—plate affixed to the magazine or blow
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as E1542 – 20b. DOI:
10.1520/E1542-21.
headofacore-ormold-blowingmachine,havingholesorslots
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
through which sand or other media in the magazine or blow
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
head passes into the core or mold cavity or around the pattern
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. whenairorothergaspressureisappliedtothemachine. E2349
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: E1542 − 20b E1542 − 21
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1542; 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 terminology standard provides a compilation of consensus definitions of terms used in ASTM occupational safety and
health standards.
1.2 This terminology standard does not purport to be an exhaustive lexicon. Rather it defines terms relevant to occupational health
and safety.
1.3 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.
1.4 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:
E1132 Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
E2349 Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting
and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
E2350 Guide for Integration of Ergonomics/Human Factors into New Occupational Systems
E2523 Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Operations
E2565 Guide for Consensus-Based Process for an Occupational Safety and Health Standard That Includes an Occupational
Exposure Guideline
E2875 Guide for Personal Protective Equipment for the Handling of Flat Glass
3. Terminology
3.1 Health and safety terms specific to metalworking fluids and the metalworking environment are found in Terminology E2523.
3.2 Generic Terms and Their Definitions:
3.2.1 ceiling limit—an exposure which shall not be exceeded during any part of the workday. If instantaneous monitoring is not
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E34.01 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2020April 1, 2021. Published November 2020April 2021. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as
E1542 – 20a.E1542 – 20b. DOI: 10.1520/E1542-20B.10.1520/E1542-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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feasible, then the ceiling limit shall be assessed as a 15-min time-weighted average exposure which shall not be exceeded at any
time over a working day, except for substances which cause immediate irritation upon short exposure.
3.2.2 short-term exposure limit (STEL)—the 15-min time-weighted average exposure which shall not be exceeded at any time
during a workday, even if the occupational exposure limit is not exceeded. Exposures above the occupational exposure limit up
to the STEL should not be longer than 15 min and should not occur more than four times per day. The minimum interval between
these exposures should be 60 min.
3.3 Terminology Based on Existing E34 Standards:
3.3.1 adjustable barrier guard, n—physical barrier with adjustable sections that is designed to prevent entry of any part of the
body into the hazard zone by reaching through, over, under, or around the barrier. E2349
3.3.2 bail/spreader, n—hoop or arched connection between the crane hook and ladle or between crane hook and ladle trunnions.
E2349
3.3.3 blast, n—in foundry operations, air or oxygen-enriched air that is blown under pressure into a cupola for supporting
combustion. E2349
3.3.4 blast compartment, n—that portion of the blasting enclosure that contains the blasting media propulsion device. E2349
3.3.5 bl
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