ASTM F819-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2023
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.60 - Terminology

Standards Content (Sample)

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: F819 − 23
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F819; 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. Referenced Documents blanket roll-up, n—a container made from fabric or similar
2 material and specifically designed to protect the blanket from
1.1 ASTM Standards:
damage during storage or transportation.
F712 Test Methods and Specifications for Electrically Insu-
lating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
blowout, n—the extinguishing of the arc caused by a magnetic
F1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of
field.
Dielectric Footwear
breakdown, electrical, n—the electrical discharge or arc
F1117 Specification for Dielectric Footwear
occurring between the electrodes and through the equipment
being tested.
2. Terminology
bulk storage, n—the storage of hose or covers together with
afterflame time, n—the length of time in seconds for which a
one or more layers piled neatly, but without the benefit of
material continues to flame after the ignition source has been
spacers, supports, or special protective containers.
removed.
DISCUSSION—In arc testing, the length of time for which a specimen
charring, n—the formation of carbonaceous residue as the
continues to exhibit a visible flaming as determined by a time display
result of pyrolysis or incomplete combustion.
video recording of the specimen during arc testing.
closure, n—point on supply current wave form where arc is
arc duration, n—time duration of the arc(s).
initiated.
arc energy (vi dt), n—sum of the instantaneous arc voltage
color splash, n—a splash, smear, or streak of contrasting color
values multiplied by the instantaneous arc current values
evident on the inside or outside surface of the gloves or
multiplied by the incremental time values during the arc, (J).
sleeves that was deposited during the dipping operation and
is vulcanized into the material as part of the homogenous
arc gap, n—distance between the arc electrodes (inch).
compound.
Arc thermal performance value (ATPV), n—in arc testing,
compatible, adj—not injurious to or changing the physical or
the incident energy on a fabric or material that results in a
electrical characteristics of the blankets or affecting their
50 % probability that sufficient heat transfer through the
application, use, or acceptability.
tested specimen is predicted to cause the onset of a second-
degree skin burn injury based on the Stoll curve.
cover, n—an electrically insulated enclosure designed to be
installed temporarily on various types of irregularly shaped
arc voltage, n—voltage across the gap caused by the current
electrical equipment to protect personnel and equipment
flowing through the resistance created by the arc gap, V.
working in close proximity.
asymmetrical arc current, n—the total arc current produced
designated person, n—an individual who is qualified by
during closure; it includes a direct component and a sym-
experience or training to perform an assigned task.
metrical component, A.
distorted, adj—physically changed from the natural and origi-
nal shape, caused by stress of any type.
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These definitions are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
electrical testing facility, n—a location with qualified
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.60 on Terminology. personnel, testing equipment, and procedures for the inspec-
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally
tion and electrical testing of electrical insulating protective
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as F819 – 22. DOI:
equipment.
10.1520/F0819-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
electrode, n—the energized or grounded conductor portion of
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
electrical test equipment which is placed near or in contact
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. with the material or equipment being tested.
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DISCUSSION—The foam filling should be free of voids, separations,
electrode clearance, n—the shortest path f
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Designation: F819 − 22 F819 − 23
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F819; 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. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 ASTM Standards:
F712 Test Methods and Specifications for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
F1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of Dielectric Footwear
F1117 Specification for Dielectric Footwear
2. Terminology
afterflame time, n—the length of time in seconds for which a material continues to flame after the ignition source has been
removed.
DISCUSSION—
In arc testing, the length of time for which a specimen continues to exhibit a visible flaming as determined by a time display video recording of the
specimen during arc testing.
arc duration, n—time duration of the arc(s).
arc energy (vi dt), n—sum of the instantaneous arc voltage values multiplied by the instantaneous arc current values multiplied
by the incremental time values during the arc, (J).
arc gap, n—distance between the arc electrodes (inch).
Arc thermal performance value (ATPV), n—in arc testing, the incident energy on a fabric or material that results in a 50 %
probability that sufficient heat transfer through the tested specimen is predicted to cause the onset of a second-degree skin burn
injury based on the Stoll curve.
arc voltage, n—voltage across the gap caused by the current flowing through the resistance created by the arc gap, V.
asymmetrical arc current, n—the total arc current produced during closure; it includes a direct component and a symmetrical
component, A.
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These definitions are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.60 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022May 1, 2023. Published December 2022June 2023. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20152022 as
F819F819 – 22. – 10 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/F0819-22.DOI: 10.1520/F0819-23.
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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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blanket roll-up, n—a container made from fabric or similar material and specifically designed to protect the blanket from
damage during storage or transportation.
blowout, n—the extinguishing of the arc caused by a magnetic field.
breakdown, electrical, n—the electrical discharge or arc occurring between the electrodes and through the equipment being
tested.
bulk storage, n—the storage of hose or covers together with one or more layers piled neatly, but without the benefit of spacers,
supports, or special protective containers.
charring, n—the formation of carbonaceous residue as the result of pyrolysis or incomplete combustion.
closure, n—point on supply current wave form where arc is initiated.
color splash, n—a splash, smear, or streak of contrasting color evident on the inside or outside surface of the gloves or sleeves
that was deposited during the dipping operation and is vulcanized into the material as part of the homogenous compound.
compatible, adj—not injurious to or changing the physical or electrical characteristics of the blankets or affecting their
application, use, or acceptability.
cover, n—an electrically insulated enclosure designed to be installed temporarily on various types of irregularly shaped electrical
equipment to protect personnel and equipment working in close proximity.
designated person, n—an individual who is qualified by experience or training to perform an assigned task.
distorted, adj—physically changed from the natural and original shape, caused by stress of any type.
electrical testing facility, n—a location with qualified personnel, testing equipment, and procedures for the inspection and
electrical testing of electrical insulating protective equipment.
electrode, n—the energized or grounded conductor portion of electrical test equip
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