ASTM F1897-08
(Specification)Standard Specification for Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users
Standard Specification for Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users
ABSTRACT
This specification prescribes the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective garments and protective devices that, when worn by operators of power chain saws, shall provide cut resistance protection to their legs, and thereby reducing leg injuries caused by close contact with the running chain saw. The protective garments and devices shall be constructed with suitable fit and flexibility so as to provide sufficient leg comfort and normal maneuverability to perform intended tasks, while maintaining satisfactory functionality and efficacy for the duration of its regular use throughout seasonal climatic variations. Completed garments shall be inspected and certified as specified, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification specifies minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective garments and protective devices designed to provide cut resistance protection to the legs of operators of power chain saws.
1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit, function, and performance criteria for protective garments and protective devices that, when worn by chain saw operators, that are intended to reduce leg injuries caused by contact with a running power saw chain.
1.3 This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be referenced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.
1.4 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this standard shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which chain saw operators may be exposed.
1.5 Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of shall; recommendations and advisory information is indicated by use of should.
General Information
Relations
Buy Standard
Standards Content (Sample)
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: F1897 −08
StandardSpecification for
1
Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1897; 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 3.1.2 authority having jurisdiction, n—the organization,
office, or individual responsible for approving any equipment,
1.1 This specification specifies minimum requirements for
installation, or procedure.
the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The term authority having jurisdiction
garments and protective devices designed to provide cut
is used in this document in a broad manner since jurisdictions
resistance protection to the legs of operators of power chain
and the responsibilities of approval agencies vary.
saws.
3.1.3 certification, n—a system whereby an organization
1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit,
determines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability to
function, and performance criteria for protective garments and
make a product that complies with the requirements of the
protectivedevicesthat,whenwornbychainsawoperators,that
specification, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label on
are intended to reduce leg injuries caused by contact with a
products that comply with the requirements of the
running power saw chain.
specification, and conducts a follow-up to verify the methods
1.3 This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed
the manufacturer uses to determine compliance with the
manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be refer-
requirements of this specification.
enced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum perfor-
3.1.4 certification organization, n—an independent, third-
mance requirements are met.
party organization that determines product compliance with the
1.4 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compli-
requirements of the specification with a labeling and listing
ance with the performance requirements of this standard shall
follow-up program.
not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all
3.1.5 chain saw, n—a portable power-operated tool used for
situations to which chain saw operators may be exposed.
cutting wood that has cutters linked in a chain.
1.5 Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of
3.1.6 chain speed, n—the velocity of synchronized move-
shall; recommendations and advisory information is indicated
ment of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.
by use of should.
3.1.7 chainspeed 50 (CS50), n—for chain saw protection,
2. Referenced Documents
the mean velocity at which cut through occurs.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.7.1 Discussion—This value establishes the relationship
F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to
between the probability of cutting through the chain saw leg
Chain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
protective clothing (or foot protective device) and the speed of
the saw chain. For lower chain speeds, the probability of cut
3. Terminology
through approaches zero, while for higher chain speeds, the
probability of cut through approaches one.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 approve, v—to be acceptable to the authority having
3.1.8 chain stop, n—for chain saw cut resistance, the
jurisdiction.
resultingactionwhenamaterialclogs(jams)thedrivesprocket
or slows the speed sufficiently to prevent advancement of the
saw chain.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on
3.1.9 cut resistance, n—in chain saw testing, the ability of a
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is under the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F23.20 on Physical.
material, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resist cut
Current edition approved June 15, 2008. Published July 2008. Originally
through by the cutters of a moving saw chain, independent of
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1897 - 04. DOI:
either jamming or chain stop.
10.1520/F1897-08.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.10 cut through, n—for chain saw cut resistance, the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
action of a running chain saw after complete breakthrough of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. either protective garment or protective device.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F1897 − 08
3.1.11 cut-through time, n—for chain saw cut resistance,the
...
This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1897–04 Designation: F 1897 – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1897; 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 specification specifies minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective
garments and protective devices designed to provide cut resistance protection to the legs of operators of power chain saws.
1.2 The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit, function, and performance criteria for protective garments and
protectivedevicesthat,whenwornbychainsawoperators,thatareintendedtoreduceleginjuriescausedbycontactwitharunning
power saw chain.
1.3 This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be referenced in
purchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.
1.4 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this standard shall not be
deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which chain saw operators may be exposed.
1.5 Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of shall; recommendations and advisory information is indicated by use
of should.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1414Test 1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 approve, v—to be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
3.1.2 authority having jurisdiction, n— the organization, office, or individual responsible for approving any equipment,
installation, or procedure.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The term authority having jurisdiction is used in this document in a broad manner since jurisdictions and
the responsibilities of approval agencies vary.
3.1.3 certification, n—a system whereby an organization determines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability to make
a product that complies with the requirements of the specification, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label on products that
comply with the requirements of the specification, and conducts a follow-up to verify the methods the manufacturer uses to
determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.
3.1.4 certification organization, n—an independent, third-party organization that determines product compliance with the
requirements of the specification with a labeling and listing follow-up program.
3.1.5 chain saw, n—a portable power-operated tool used for cutting wood that has cutters linked in a chain.
3.1.6 chain speed, n—the velocity of synchronized movement of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.
3.1.7 chainspeed 50 (CS50), n— for chain saw protection, the mean velocity at which cut through occurs.
3.1.7.1 Discussion—This value establishes the relationship between the probability of cutting through the chain saw leg
protectiveclothing(orfootprotectivedevice)andthespeedofthesawchain.Forlowerchainspeeds,theprobabilityofcutthrough
approaches zero, while for higher chain speeds, the probability of cut through approaches one.
3.1.8 chain stop, n—for chain saw cut resistance, the resulting action when a material clogs (jams) the drive sprocket or slows
the speed sufficiently to prevent advancement of the saw chain.
3.1.9 cut resistance, n— in chain saw testing, the ability of a material, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resist cut
through by the cutters of a moving saw chain, independent of either jamming or chain stop.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is under the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F23.20 on Physical Properties. Physical.
Current edition approved October 1, 2004.June 15, 2008. Published October 2004.July 2008. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 19982004
as F1897-98.F 1897 - 04.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.