ASTM F1505-16

Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing and corresponding design and performance requirements for insulated and insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc. The hand tools covered here are screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, nippers, strippers, cable cutting tools, cable scissors, knives, and tweezers. These tools shall be evaluated via visual and dimensional checks, ambient temperature and extreme low temperature impact tests, dielectric tests, indentation tests, adhesion tests for insulating material coatings, flame resistance tests, and mechanical tests such as bending, torque, and locking tests. Routine tests, acceptance criteria, and quality assurance plan for these tools are considered as well.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 The performance and durability of the tools covered in this specification are not covered beyond those referenced in the applicable ASME, ANSI, or ISO standards and GGG specifications.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the testing of insulated and insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc.  
1.2 The specific use of these tools is beyond the scope of this specification.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 7, of this specification: 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.  
1.5 This specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with the use of tools on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2016
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• ICS: 25.140.01 - Hand-held tools in general
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.35 - Tools & Equipment

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1505 −16
Standard Specification for
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Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1505; 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.
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1. Scope* 2.2 ASME/ANSI Standards:
ASME B18.3-2002 Socket Cap, Shoulder, Set Screws, Hex
1.1 This specification covers the testing of insulated and
and Spline Keys
insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proxim-
ASME B107 Series of Standards for Hand Tools andAcces-
ity to, energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at
sories
maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc.
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2.3 IEC Standard:
1.2 The specific use of these tools is beyond the scope of
IEC 60900:2012 (Ed. 3) Live Working – Hand tools for use
this specification.
up to 1000 V ac and 1500 V dc
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
IEC 61318:2007 (Ed. 3) Live Working – Conformity assess-
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for ment applicable to tools, devices and equipment
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information only.
2.4 ISO Standards:
ISO 1174-1:1996 Assembly tools for screws and nuts—
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test
Driving Squares—Part 1: Driving squares for hand socket
method portion only, Section 7, of this specification: This
tools
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
ISO 5744:2004 Pliers and nippers—Methods of test
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
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of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health 2.5 Federal Specification:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- GGG-R-791H (19 July 1994) Rules, Measuring
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
1.5 This specification does not purport to address all of the
safety problems associated with the use of tools on, or in close
3.1 Definitions:
proximity to, energized electrical apparatus.
3.1.1 insulated hand tools, n—those covered with insulating
material in order to protect the user from electric shock and to
2. Referenced Documents
minimize the risk of short circuits between parts at different
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potentials.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and 3.1.2 insulating hand tools, n—those made predominantly
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials of insulating material, except for metal inserts at the working
at Commercial Power Frequencies head or active part or used for reinforcement but with no
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing exposed metal parts. In either case, to protect the user from
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small- electric shocks, as well as, to prevent short-circuits between
Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials exposed parts at different potentials.
D5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20–mm (50–W) and
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
125–mm (500–W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning
3.2.1 acceptance test, n—a contractual test to prove to the
Tests on Plastic Materials
customer that the device meets certain conditions of its
specification.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
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Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools & Equipment. International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originally www.asme.org.
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approvedin1994.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2015asF1505-10(2015).DOI: Available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE),
10.1520/F1505-16. 445 Hoes Ln., P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08854-1331, http://www.ieee.org.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://www.iso.ch.
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Designation: F1505 − 10 (Reapproved 2015) F1505 − 16
Standard Specification for
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Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1505; 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 covers the testing of insulated and insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proximity to,
energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc.
1.2 The specific use of these tools is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 7, of this specification: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.
1.5 This specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with the use of tools on, or in close
proximity to, energized electrical apparatus.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
D5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20–mm (50–W) and 125–mm (500–W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning Tests on
Plastic Materials
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2.2 ASME/ANSI Standards:
ASME B18.3-2002 Socket Cap, Shoulder, Set Screws, Hex and Spline Keys
ASME B107 Series of Standards for Hand Tools and Accessories
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2.3 IEC Standard:
IEC 60900:200460900:2012 (Ed. 3) Live Working – Hand tools for use up to 1000 V ac and 1500 V dc
IEC 61318:2007 (Ed. 3) Live Working – Conformity assessment applicable to tools, devices and equipment
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2.4 ISO Standards:
ISO 1174-1:1996 Assembly tools for screws and nuts—Driving Squares—Part 1: Driving squares for hand socket tools
ISO 5744:2004 Pliers and nippers—Methods of test
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2.5 Federal Specification:
GGG-R-791H (19 July 1994) Rules, Measuring
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.35 on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2015January 2017. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20102015
as F1505-10. -10 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/F1505-10R15.10.1520/F1505-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org.
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Available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), 445 Hoes Ln., P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08854-1331, http://www.ieee.org.
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Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://www.iso.ch.
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Available from DoD ASSIST-Quick Search, DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 insulated hand tools, n—those covered with insulating material in order to protect the user from electric shock and to
minimize the risk of short circuits between parts at different potentials.
3.1.2 insulating hand tools, n—those made predominantly of insulating material, except for metal inserts at the working head
or active part or used for reinforcement but wit
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