ASTM F1117-03(2013)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Dielectric Footwear
Standard Specification for Dielectric Footwear
ABSTRACT
This specification covers acceptance testing of dielectric overfoot and overshoe footwear designed to provide additional isolation or insulation of workers if in accidental contact with energized electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. Styles of overshoe footwear covered under this specification shall be designated as: Rubbers, designed to be worn over existing footwear and to cover only the foot of the worker; Boots, designed to be worn over existing footwear and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to below the knee; and Galoshes, designed to be worn over existing footwear and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to below the knee and having fasteners to close the folded front flaps. Each article of overshoe footwear shall be given a proof test and shall withstand the 60-Hz ac proof-test voltage (rms value) or the dc proof-test voltage (average value).
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of dielectric overfoot and 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 rubbers, boots, and galoshes.
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Designation:F1117 −03 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Dielectric Footwear
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1117; 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 covered by this specification is dielectrically rated to provide
additional isolation or insulation to the worker.
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of dielectric
overfoot and overshoe footwear designed to provide additional 4.3 Work practices vary from user to user depending upon
isolation or insulation of workers if in accidental contact with
many factors. These may include, but are not limited to,
energized electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. operating system voltages, construction design, work proce-
dures and techniques, weather conditions, etc. Therefore,
1.2 Three styles of overshoe footwear are provided and are
except for the restrictions set forth in this specification because
designated as rubbers, boots, and galoshes.
of design limitations, the use and maintenance of this equip-
ment is beyond the scope of this specification.
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.3.1 Itiscommonpracticeandtheresponsibilityoftheuser
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of this type of protective equipment to prepare complete
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-
instuctionsandregulationstogovernthecorrectandsafeuseof
ment for Workers
such equipment.
F1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of
Dielectric Footwear
5. Classification
3. Terminology
5.1 Styles of overshoe footwear covered under this specifi-
cation shall be designated as follows:
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to electrical protec-
5.1.1 Rubbers, designed to be worn over existing footwear
tive equipment may be found in Definitions F819.
and to cover only the foot of the worker.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.2 Boots, designed to be worn over existing footwear and
3.2.1 user—as used in 4.3.1, the entity employing the actual
tocoverthefootandlowerlegoftheworkertobelowtheknee.
worker(s) utilizing the equipment; if no separate employer,
5.1.3 Galoshes, designed to be worn over existing footwear
then the individual.
and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to below the
knee and having fasteners to close the folded front flaps.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This specification covers the minimum electrical prop-
6. Ordering Information
erties of dielectric footwear guaranteed by the manufacturer
6.1 Orders for footwear under this specification should
and the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be
include the following information:
determined. The purchaser may, at his option, perform or have
6.1.1 Style,
performed these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims
6.1.2 Size, and
for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification
6.1.3 Color.
by the manufacturer.
4.2 Electrical contact injuries to workers may involve a
7. Manufacture and Marking
current path through the feet of the worker. The footwear
7.1 The construction shall be such that the footwear has a
specified minimum dielectric strength when tested as specified
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
in Test Method F1116.
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
7.2 Each article of footwear shall be marked clearly and
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally
permanently with the name of the manufacturer or supplier,
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1117–03(2008). DOI:
ASTM F1117, size, and ac voltage rating.
10.1520/F1117-03R13.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.3 The required information shall be on a label which shall
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
beappliedtoeithertheinsideoroutsideofthefootwearinsuch
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Do
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