ASTM F1154-10
(Practice)Standard Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components+
Standard Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components+
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These practices establish standard procedures designed for qualitatively evaluating the performance characteristics of chemical-protective suit ensembles in terms of comfort, fit, function, and durability.
These practices are suitable for both end users and manufacturers to evaluate performance characteristics of ensembles and ensemble components.
End users may use these practices to qualitatively determine how well ensembles and ensemble components (gloves, boots, breathing apparatus, communications systems, and cooling devices) meet their particular application.
Manufacturers of ensembles and ensemble components may use these practices to determine the qualitative performance characteristics in existing or proposed designs.
Procedure A permits a qualitative evaluation of chemical-protective suit integrity (materials, seams, and components) by subjecting the protective ensemble to a manned exercise routine. Option B permits a qualitative evaluation of ensemble and component 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.
The use of these practices is for qualitative purposes only. In general, results from use of these practices on one type ensemble may not be comparable to other test results on a different ensemble due to the subjective nature of test results.
These practices are not intended to assess heat stress resulting from wearing a chemical-protective ensemble, although thermal comfort of the suit ensemble may be subjectively evaluated.
End users and manufacturers of chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components should consider these practices to be...
SCOPE
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components 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 test the strength and durability of the ensemble components.
1.1.2 Option B
is a manned work task scenario intended to determine human factor characteristics and the ability of the suited test subject to perform tasks that may be encountered on a routine basis in a typical work environment.
1.2 These practices apply to most chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety precautions are given in Section 7.
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Designation:F1154–10
Standard Practices for
Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and
Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble
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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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, storage, maintenance, and transportation of chemicals can
be exposed to numerous substances capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The
deleterious effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma, such as dermatitis or burns, to
chronic degenerative disease, such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis. Since engineering controls may
not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skin
contact through the use of protective clothing that resists degradation, penetration, and permeation.
Chemical-protective ensembles range from outfits of gloves, boots, and coveralls to totally-
encapsulating ensembles employing self-contained or airline-supplied, breathing apparatus. The
ensemble of chemical-protective clothing in combination with gloves, boots, a breathing apparatus,
and other auxiliary protective equipment can provide maximum protection to wearers in situations
when no contact with hazardous chemicals is permitted. Chemical-protective ensembles are often
selected on the basis of material chemical resistance, but equally important are the comfort, fit,
functionality, and overall integrity of the ensemble allowing the wearer to safely carry out his or her
assigned tasks. Few standards, if any, apply to the design and manufacture of chemical-protective
ensembles.Additionally, protective clothing designs vary depending on different end use applications
inindustrialsettings,hazardouswastesitecleanup,andemergencyresponse.Asaconsequence,users
are faced with a variety of commercial products and generally depend on manufacturer sales
information to decide which protective clothing is appropriate for their own application. Other
protective equipment such as gloves, boots, respiratory protective equipment, communications
systems, and cooling devices must also be selected and integrated with the chemical-protective
clothing to provide an ensemble with adequate protection.
This standard is intended to provide standardized methods for qualitatively evaluating the comfort,
fit, function, and durability of chemical-protective ensembles and ensemble components. It may also
be used by protective clothing manufacturers to assess current or proposed designs.
1. Scope 1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to
test the strength and durability of the ensemble components.
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-
1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to
protective ensembles and ensemble components to determine
determine human factor characteristics and the ability of the
the suitability of the ensemble or ensemble components in a
suitedtestsubjecttoperformtasksthatmaybeencounteredon
work environment on the basis of its comfort, fit, function, and
a routine basis in a typical work environment.
durability.
1.2 These practices apply to most chemical-protective en-
sembles and ensemble components.
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ThesepracticesareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
Protective Clothing and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommit-
regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given
tee F23.30 on Chemicals.
for information only.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2010. Published February 2010. Originally
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1154–99a(2004).
DOI: 10.1520/F1154-10.
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1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the isolating the external environment from contamination by the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the wearer of the clothing.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4. Summary of Practices
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety
4.1 In Option A, the durability of the chemical-protective
precautions are given in Section 7.
ensemblesandensemblecomponentsareevaluatedbysubject-
ingtheprotectiveensembletoamannedexercisescenario.The
2. Referenced Documents
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Designation:F1154–99a (Reapproved 2004) Designation: F1154 – 10
Standard Practices for
Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and
Integrity of Chemical-Protective Suit EnsemblesQualitatively
Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of
1
Protective Ensembles and Ensemble 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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, storage, maintenance, and transportation of chemicals can
be exposed to numerous substances capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The
deleterious effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma, such as dermatitis or burns, to
chronic degenerative disease, such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis. Since engineering controls may
not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skin
contact through the use of protective clothing that resists degradation, penetration, and permeation.
Chemical-protective clothing ensembles range from outfits of gloves, boots, and coveralls to
totally-encapsulating chemical-protective suits ensembles employing self-contained or airline-
supplied, or both, breathing apparatus. The ensemble of a chemical-protective suitclothing in
combination with gloves, boots, a breathing apparatus, and other auxiliary protective equipment can
provide maximum protection to wearers in situations when no contact with hazardous chemicals is
permitted. Chemical-protective suitsensembles are often selected on the basis of material chemical
resistance, but equally important are the comfort, fit, functionality, and overall integrity of the
suitensemble allowing the wearer to safely carry out his or her assigned tasks. Few standards, if any,
apply to the design and manufacture of chemical-protective suits.ensembles.Additionally, protective
suitclothing designs vary depending on different end use applications in industrial settings, hazardous
waste site clean up, and emergency response. As a consequence, users are faced with a variety of
commercial products and generally depend on manufacturer sales information to decide which
protective suits areclothing is appropriate for their own application. Other protective equipment such
asgloves,boots,respiratoryprotectiveequipment,communicationssystems,andcoolingdevicesmust
also be selected and integrated with the chemical-protective suitclothing to provide an ensemble with
adequate protection.
This standard is intended to provide standardized methods for qualitatively evaluating the comfort,
fit, function, and integritydurability of chemical-protective suit ensembles. ensembles and ensemble
components. It may also be used by protective clothing manufacturers to assess current or proposed
suit designs.
1. Scope
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating chemical-protective suit ensembles and ensemble components to determine the
suitability of the ensemble or ensemble components in a work environment on the basis of its comfort, fit, function, and integrity.
durability.
1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to test the strength and durability of the garment material and seams.
ensemble components.
1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to determine human factor characteristics and the ability of the suited
test subject to perform tasks that may be encountered on a routine basis in a typical work environment.
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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 JanuaryJan. 1, 2004.2010. Published February 2004.2010. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 19992004 as
F1154–99a(2004). DOI: 10.1520/F1154-99AR04.10.1520/F1154-10.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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1.2These practices apply to all types of chemical-protective suits and auxiliary protective equipment including, but not limited
to, splash-protective suits, totally encapsulating chemical-protective suits, and gas-tight, totally encapsula
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