ASTM F1117-93(1998)

Standard Specification for Dielectric Overshoe Footwear

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of overshoe footwear designed to provide additional isolation or insulation of workers if in accidental contact with energized electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits.
1.2 Three styles of overshoe footwear are provided and are designated as Style A, rubbers; Style B, boots; and Style C, galoshes.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jan-1998
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.15 - Worker Personal Equipment

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1117-03 - Standard Specification for Dielectric Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F819-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-1998
• Referred By: ASTM F1116-21 - Standard Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of Dielectric Footwear
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-1998

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1117 – 93 (Reapproved 1998)
Standard Specification for
Dielectric Overshoe Footwear
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1117; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope current path through the feet of the worker. The footwear
covered by this specification is dielectrically rated to provide
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of overshoe
additional isolation or insulation to the worker.
footwear designed to provide additional isolation or insulation
4.3 Work practices vary from user to user depending upon
of workers if in accidental contact with energized electrical
many factors. These may include, but are not limited to,
conductors, apparatus, or circuits.
operating system voltages, construction design, work proce-
1.2 Three styles of overshoe footwear are provided and are
dures and techniques, weather conditions, etc. Therefore,
designated as Style A, rubbers; Style B, boots; and Style C,
except for the restrictions set forth in this specification because
galoshes.
of design limitations, the use and maintenance of this equip-
2. Referenced Documents ment is beyond the scope of this specification.
4.3.1 It is common practice and the responsibility of the user
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of this type of protective equipment to prepare complete
F 819 Definitions of Terms Relating to Electrical Protective
instuctions and regulations to govern the correct and safe use of
Equipment for Workers
such equipment.
F 1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of
Overshoe Footwear
5. Classification
3. Terminology 5.1 Overshoe footwear covered under this specification
shall be designated as Style A, B, or C.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to electrical protec-
5.1.1 Style A—Rubbers, designed to be worn over existing
tive equipment may be found in Definitions F 819.
footwear and to cover only the foot of the worker.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.2 Style B—Boots, designed to be worn over existing
3.2.1 sole—the underside of the rubber, boot, or galosh that
footwear and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to
would normally be in contact with the ground. The sole is
below the knee.
normally one piece and constructed of a molded elastomer.
5.1.3 Style C—Galoshes, designed to be worn over existing
3.2.2 foot portion—the portion of the footwear below the
footwear and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to
wearer’s ankle bone.
below the knee and having fasteners to close the folded front
3.2.3 user—as used in 4.3.1, the entity employing the
flaps.
actual worker(s) utilizing the equipment; if no separate em-
ployer, then the individual.
6. Ordering Information
4. Significance and Use
6.1 Orders for footwear under this specification should
include the following information:
4.1 This specification covers the minimum electrical prop-
6.1.1 Style,
erties of overshoe footwear guaranteed by the manufacturer
6.1.2 Size, and
and the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be
6.1.3 Color
determined. The purchaser may, at his option, perform or have
performed these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims
7. Manufacture and Marking
for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification
7.1 The construction shall be such that the footwear has a
by the manufacturer.
specified minimum dielectric strength when tested as specified
4.2 Electrical contact injuries to workers may involve a
in Test Method F 1116.
7.2 Each article of footwear shall be marked clearly and
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-18 on
permanently with the name of the manufacturer or supplier,
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
ASTM F1117, and size.
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
7.3 The required information shall be on a label which shall
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 1993. Published February 1994. Originally
be applied to either the inside or outside of the footwear in such
published as F 1117 – 87. Last previous Edition F 1117 – 87.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.03.
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