ASTM F1154-18
(Practice)Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components
Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These practices establish standard procedures designed for qualitatively evaluating the performance characteristics of protective ensembles or ensemble elements in terms of comfort, fit, function, and durability. Limited quantitative measures are also provided.
5.2 These practices are suitable for both end users and manufacturers to evaluate performance characteristics of protective ensembles and ensemble elements.
5.2.1 End users may use these practices to qualitatively determine how well protective ensembles and ensemble elements (gloves, boots, and respirators) and ensemble components (communications systems, cooling devices, and undergarments) meet their particular application.
5.2.2 Manufacturers of protective ensembles and ensemble elements may use these practices to determine the qualitative performance characteristics in existing or proposed designs.
5.3 Option A permits a qualitative evaluation of protective ensemble or ensemble element mobility by subjecting the protective ensemble to a manned exercise routine. Option B permits a qualitative evaluation of protective ensemble or ensemble element 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.
5.4 The use of these practices is primarily for qualitative purposes only. In general, results from use of these practices on one type of ensemble may not be comparable to other test results on a different ensemble due to the subjective nature of test results.
5.5 Certain aspects of these practices are quantitative. The effect of wearing the ensemble or ensemble element can also be assessed by the measurement of t...
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1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating protective ensembles and ensemble elements 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 evaluate the impact of the ensembles and ensemble elements on wearer mobility when worn in a series of different physical exercises that are intended to evaluate the range of motion permitted by the ensemble or ensemble element.
1.1.2 Option B
is a manned work task scenario intended to determine impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on wearer function.
1.1.3 Recording the length of time used to complete these tasks provides a means for quantifying the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on the wearer function.
1.1.4 Relating the ability of the subject to completely perform all tasks provides a qualitative assessment for the impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on wearer function.
1.1.5 The optional evaluation of ensembles or ensemble elements for liquid or vapor integrity following the exercise protocols provides a basis for evaluating the impact of wearing on ensemble or ensemble element integrity.
1.2 These practices apply to protective ensembles and certain ensemble elements that are used for protection against different chemical, biological, physical, thermal, and other hazards, but are primarily useful for ensembles that include barrier layers such as liquid splash-protective ensembles used for protection against hazardous chemicals or highly infectious diseases, or vapor-protective ensembles used for chemical protection.
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 res...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1154 − 18
Standard Practices for
Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of
Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other
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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
Protective clothing is generally used in combination with other items to form an ensemble of
clothingandequipment.Generally,astherisksforexposuretochemical,biological,thermal,physical,
andotherhazardsincrease,itbecomesincreasinglyimportantthattheensembleprovideconsistentand
overall performance in protecting the wearer.At the same time, the more encumbered the individual
wearer, the more likely that ensembles comprising multiple elements and components will impact the
ability of the wearer to carry out different tasks and remain comfortable without increased
physiological stress, particularly for clothing that incorporates barrier layers.The majority of industry
test methods address specific performance attributes for protecting against specific types of hazards,
butdonotaddressparticulardesignsorassesstheimpactofallelementsandcomponentsformingthe
ensemble. These elements may comprise various types of protective clothing, ranging from partial
bodysuchasapronsandsleeveprotectorstofullyencapsulatingsuitsthatalsomustbeintegratedwith
various types of respirators, gloves, footwear, head protection such as helmets, cooling devices,
communications systems, and undergarments. Therefore, there is a need for methodology that allows
the assessment of how well ensembles affect wearer comfort and function, as well as providing for
evaluation of fit and any impact of wearing on the overall integrity intended for the ensemble.
This standard is intended to provide standardized methods for qualitatively evaluating the comfort,
fit,function,anddurabilityofprotectiveensemblesandensemblecomponents.Itmayalsobeusedby
protective clothing manufacturers to assess current or proposed designs. This standard has utility for
a variety of applications, including chemical-protective ensembles, ensembles used in various
healthcare settings or against other types of biological hazards, and different ensembles that may
include some form of barrier layer in their various elements or components.
1. Scope 1.1.2 Option B is a manned work task scenario intended to
determine impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on
1.1 These practices are intended for evaluating protective
wearer function.
ensembles and ensemble elements to determine the suitability
1.1.3 Recording the length of time used to complete these
of the ensemble or ensemble components in a work environ-
tasks provides a means for quantifying the impact of the
ment on the basis of its comfort, fit, function, and durability.
ensemble or ensemble element on the wearer function.
1.1.1 Option A is a manned exercise scenario intended to
1.1.4 Relating the ability of the subject to completely
evaluate the impact of the ensembles and ensemble elements
perform all tasks provides a qualitative assessment for the
on wearer mobility when worn in a series of different physical
impact of the ensemble or ensemble element on wearer
exercises that are intended to evaluate the range of motion
function.
permitted by the ensemble or ensemble element.
1.1.5 The optional evaluation of ensembles or ensemble
elements for liquid or vapor integrity following the exercise
protocolsprovidesabasisforevaluatingtheimpactofwearing
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ThesepracticesareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
on ensemble or ensemble element integrity.
Protective Clothing and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommit-
tee F23.30 on Chemicals.
1.2 These practices apply to protective ensembles and
Current edition approved July 15, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally
certain ensemble elements that are used for protection against
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1154–11. DOI:
10.1520/F1154-18. different chemical, biological, physical, thermal, and other
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hazards, but are primarily useful for ensembles that include 3.1.2.1 Discussion—Examples of ensemble elements in-
barrier layers such as liquid splash-protective ensembles used cludefull-bodyprotectiveclothingsuchasc
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Designation: F1154 − 11 F1154 − 18
Standard Practices for
Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and
Durability of Protective Ensembles and
EnsembleEnsembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other
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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. A number 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 Protective clothing is generally used 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 depend-
ing 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 clothing is appropriate
for their own application. Other protective equipment such as gloves, boots, respiratory protective
equipment, other items to form an ensemble of clothing and equipment. Generally, as the risks for
exposure to chemical, biological, thermal, physical, and other hazards increase, it becomes
increasingly important that the ensemble provide consistent and overall performance in protecting the
wearer. At the same time, the more encumbered the individual wearer, the more likely that ensembles
comprising multiple elements and components will impact the ability of the wearer to carry out
different tasks and remain comfortable without increased physiological stress, particularly for clothing
that incorporates barrier layers. The majority of industry test methods address specific performance
attributes for protecting against specific types of hazards, but do not address particular designs or
assess the impact of all elements and components forming the ensemble. These elements may
comprise various types of protective clothing, ranging from partial body such as aprons and sleeve
protectors to fully encapsulating suits that also must be integrated with various types of respirators,
gloves, footwear, head protection such as helmets, cooling devices, communications systems, and
cooling devices must also be selected and integrated with the chemical-protective clothing to provide
an ensemble with adequate protection. undergarments. Therefore, there is a need for methodology that
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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 July 1, 2011July 15, 2018. Published July 2011July 2018. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20102011 as
F1154 – 10.F1154 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/F1154-11.10.1520/F1154-18.
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allows the assessment of how well ensembles affect wearer comfort and function, as well as providing
for evaluation
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