ASTM F1587-12a
(Specification)Standard Specification for Head and Face Protective Equipment for Ice Hockey Goaltenders
Standard Specification for Head and Face Protective Equipment for Ice Hockey Goaltenders
ABSTRACT
This document covers specifications and conformity assessment methods for new head and face protectors for ice hockey goaltenders, as offered for initial sale. This specification is intended to reduce the risk of injury associated with playing the position of goaltender in ice hockey. The protectors are classified according to types: Type I and Type II. Optical tests, shock attenuation tests, puck impact tests, penetration resistance tests, and neck strap retention test shall be performed to meet the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification2 covers performance requirements for ice hockey goaltender head and face protectors.
1.2 The intent of this performance specification is to reduce the risk of injury to the head and face of ice hockey goaltenders without compromising the form and appeal of the game.
1.3 This specification has requirements for: (1) materials, assembly, and design; (2) protected areas (coverage) and penetration resistance; (3) shock absorption; (4) puck impact resistance; (5) extensibility and strength of the chin strap and its attachment; and (6) optical quality.
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
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Designation:F1587 −12a An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Head and Face Protective Equipment for Ice Hockey
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Goaltenders
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1587; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Ice hockey is a contact sport with intrinsic hazards. The use of protective equipment will not
eliminate all injuries but should substantially reduce the severity and frequency of many injuries.
Participationinthesportoficehockeybyaplayerimpliesacceptanceofsomeriskofinjury.Thegoal
is to reduce the risk.
This performance specification for ice hockey goaltender head and face protective equipment has
been prepared after consideration of head and face protection relative to the following principle risks:
high-mass/low-velocityimpactwithrespecttoheadprotection,low-mass/high-velocitywithrespectto
face protection (various playing situations), and fit. This performance specification may be modified
as other risks are identified.
Performance requirements were determined after consideration of the state of the art of head and
face protective design and manufacture. This specification was developed to address the unique
demands and hazards associated with the position of ice hockey goaltender.
Two types of protectors are designated. Both types are subject to impact resistance and shock
attenuation requirements. Type I protectors are subject to hockey stick blade penetration resistance
requirements over their entire area of coverage. Type II protectors are subject to hockey puck
penetration resistance requirements within the area of the field of vision and hockey stick blade
penetrationresistancerequirementsovertheremainderoftheareaofcoverage.Itisrecommendedthat
Type II protectors be used only by players 18 years of age and older.
1. Scope resistance; (5) extensibility and strength of the chin strap and
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its attachment; and (6) optical quality.
1.1 This performance specification covers performance
requirements for ice hockey goaltender head and face protec- 1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
tors. as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in
this standard.
1.2 The intent of this performance specification is to reduce
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
theriskofinjurytotheheadandfaceoficehockeygoaltenders
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
without compromising the form and appeal of the game.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.3 This specification has requirements for: (1) materials,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
assembly, and design; (2) protected areas (coverage) and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
penetration resistance; (3) shock absorption; (4) puck impact
2. Referenced Documents
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice Hockey.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2012. Published January 2013. Originally
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1587–12. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/F1587-12A. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Thisperformancespecificationissubjecttorevisionasindicatedbysubsequent Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
injury statistics and subject to review at least every five years. the ASTM website.
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D2240TestMethodforRubberProperty—DurometerHard- 3.1.11 goaltender mask, n—faceprotectorintendedforgoal-
ness tenders that consists of: (1) a front portion to cover part of the
face and jaw, (2) a covering for the eyes and face (face
2.2 CSA Standard:
CSA Z262.6-02Specifications for Facially Featured Head- protector), and (3) a backplate.
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forms
3.1.12 goniometer, n—positioning device that moves the
2.3 CEN Standard:
headform such that the angular rotation and movement in both
BS EN 960:2006Headforms for Use in the Testing of
thehorizontalandverticaldirectionsenableasphericalscanto
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Protective Helmets
be made of the fields of vision as seen through a face protector
or visor.
3. Terminology
3.1.13 helmet, n—device worn on the head that is intended
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This St
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Designation: F1587 − 12 F1587 − 12a
Standard Specification for
Head and Face Protective Equipment for Ice Hockey
1
Goaltenders
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1587; 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
Ice hockey is a contact sport with intrinsic hazards. The use of protective equipment will not
eliminate all injuries but should substantially reduce the severity and frequency of many injuries.
Participation in the sport of ice hockey by a player implies acceptance of some risk of injury. The goal
is to reduce the risk.
This performance specification for ice hockey goaltender head and face protective equipment has
been prepared after consideration of head and face protection relative to the following principle risks:
high-mass/low-velocity impact with respect to head protection, low-mass/high-velocity with respect to
face protection (various playing situations), and fit. This performance specification may be modified
as other risks are identified.
Performance requirements were determined after consideration of the state of the art of head and
face protective design and manufacture. This specification was developed to address the unique
demands and hazards associated with the position of ice hockey goaltender.
Two types of protectors are designated. Both types are subject to impact resistance and shock
attenuation requirements. Type I protectors are subject to hockey stick blade penetration resistance
requirements over their entire area of coverage. Type II protectors are subject to hockey puck
penetration resistance requirements within the area of the field of vision and hockey stick blade
penetration resistance requirements over the remainder of the area of coverage. It is recommended that
Type II protectors be used only by players 18 years of age and older.
1. Scope
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1.1 This performance specification covers performance requirements for ice hockey goaltender head and face protectors.
1.2 The intent of this performance specification is to reduce the risk of injury to the head and face of ice hockey goaltenders
without compromising the form and appeal of the game.
1.3 This specification has requirements for: (1) materials, assembly, and design; (2) protected areas (coverage) and penetration
resistance; (3) shock absorption; (4) puck impact resistance; (5) extensibility and strength of the chin strap and its attachment; and
(6) optical quality.
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
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.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice Hockey.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012Dec. 1, 2012. Published March 2012January 2013. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
F1587 – 99 (2005).F1587 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F1587-12.10.1520/F1587-12A.
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This performance specification is subject to revision as indicated by subsequent injury statistics and subject to review at least every five years.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
2.2 CSA Standard:
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CSA Z262.6-02 Specifications for Facially Featured Headforms
2.3 CEN Standard:
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BS EN 960:2006 Headforms for Use in the Testing of Protective Helmets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 acceleration, a, of a body, n—acceleration measured in metres per second squared.
3.1.1.1 acceleration of a body as a result of gravity, n—rate of change in velocity of a body that is subjected to gravity in units
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of g where g = 9.8 m/s .
3.1.1.2 acceleration, maximum, a , n—highest point on the acceleration-time curve encountered during impact measured
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