ASTM D7054-04(2019)

Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Extension Poles For Use With Paint Applicators Distributed In North America

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers generally recognized requirements for the cautionary labeling to be placed on extension poles manufactured or sold, or both, for the use with paint preparation and application tools. This specification does not address any other labeling, construction, or safety requirements.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2019
• ICS: 87.100 - Paint coating equipment
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.61 - Paint Application Tools

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7054-04(2013) - Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Extension Poles For Use With Paint Applicators Distributed In North America
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2019

Overview

ASTM D7054-04(2019) - Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Extension Poles For Use With Paint Applicators Distributed In North America defines recognized requirements for safety and cautionary labeling on extension poles used with paint preparation and application tools. Developed by ASTM International, this standard ensures that users are properly warned about the electrical hazards associated with using extension poles near power lines.

The standard applies to all extension poles manufactured or sold for painting and surface preparation throughout North America. It specifies key elements for cautionary labeling, including the content, placement, and format of warning labels, but does not address construction or performance of the poles themselves.

Key Topics

• Scope of Labeling Requirements: The standard details labeling requirements specific to warning users against electrical hazards when using extension poles with paint applicators and surface preparation tools.

• Label Composition and Durability:

  • Labels must use water- and solvent-resistant materials.
  • Labels should be permanently affixed and cover at least 75% of the pole’s circumference.

• Trilingual Safety Messaging:

  • Warning statements must be provided in English, French, and Spanish.
  • Essential messages include: "This extension pole conducts electricity. Hazard of electrical shock or burn. Avoid power lines. Keep at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from any power lines."

• Label Design Elements:

  • Signal word “WARNING” in uppercase, bold, and safety orange.
  • Black exclamation triangle symbol and lightning bolt pictogram.
  • Labels use a three-panel design: signal word, symbol, and word message.
  • Label placement must be 4 to 8 inches (10.16 to 20.32 cm) from the attachment end of the pole.
  • Consistent use of legible, approved font styles and minimum character sizes.

Applications

• Paint Applicator Extension Poles: Ensures safety labeling for extension poles used with brushes, rollers, scrub brushes, wire brushes, or similar tools for painting or preparing surfaces.

• Manufacturers and Distributors: Compliance with ASTM D7054-04(2019) is essential for manufacturers and suppliers distributing extension poles in North America. It helps reduce liability and ensures products meet recognized safety standards.

• Worksite and Consumer Safety: The cautionary labeling outlined in this standard warns end users of serious risks such as electrical shock and burn, particularly when working near overhead power lines, thus reducing the incidence of accidents during painting or surface preparation tasks.

• Regulatory Adherence: Meeting this standard assists in adherence to safety regulations and demonstrates due diligence in product labeling, supporting both workplace safety programs and consumer protection.

Related Standards

• ANSI Z535.1 - Safety Color Code: Provides guidelines for color usage in safety labeling to ensure consistency and visibility.
• ANSI Z535.4 - Product Safety Signs and Labels: Sets requirements for the design and use of product safety labels, referenced by ASTM D7054 for safe and effective communication.
• Other ASTM Standards for Paint Application Tools: Additional ASTM standards may address the construction, performance, and general labeling of painting equipment.

By complying with ASTM D7054-04(2019), stakeholders help promote the safe use of extension poles in painting and surface preparation, safeguarding professionals and consumers alike through clear, prominent, and multilingual cautionary labeling.

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:D7054 −04 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Cautionary Labeling of Extension Poles For Use With Paint
Applicators Distributed In North America
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7054; 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 label, n—refers to but is not limited to a decal or self
adhesive piece of paper, plastic or metal which contains the
1.1 This specification covers generally recognized require-
warning information.
ments for the cautionary labeling to be placed on extension
3.1.3 paint applicator tool, n—brush, roller, or other tool
poles manufactured or sold, or both, for the use with paint
used to apply, spread and smooth paint onto a surface.
preparation and application tools. This specification does not
address any other labeling, construction, or safety require-
3.1.4 paint preparation tool, n—scraper, wire brush, scrub
ments.
brush, or other tool used to prepare a surface to be painted.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4. Significance and Use
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
4.1 Warning labels on extension poles will alert the end user
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
of the product to potential of serious electrical shock injury if
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the product is used too close to electrical power lines.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Requirements
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.1 General:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1.1 The warning label can be incorporated with a product
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
label.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1.2 The warning label must be constructed of a material
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
thatiswaterandsolventresistantandbepermanentlyaffixedto
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
the extension pole.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1.3 The warning and product label must cover at least
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
75 % of the circumference of the extension pole (for example,
an extension pole that is 2.54 cm (1 in.) in diameter shall have
2. Referenced Documents
2 a label that is at least 5.98 cm (2.356 in.) wide).
2.1 ANSI Standards:
5.2 Label:
ANSI Z535.1 1998 Safety Color Code
5.2.1 The warning portion of the label shall be trilingual
ANSI Z535.4 1998 Product Safety Signs and Labels
(English, French, Spanish). See Table 1 for translations.
3. Terminology
5.2.2 The warning portion of the label shall incorporate a
blackborderthatseparatesitfromanyotherinformationonthe
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
label.
3.1.1 extension pole, n—long, slender piece or pieces of
5.2.3 The warning portion of the label shall incorporate a
wood, metal, plastic, composite, or combination of materials,
vertical or horizontal three panel design containing three
having a fixed or adjustable length and a threaded tip or other
components: (1) a signal word, (2) symbol/pictorial panel, and
means of attaching a paint applicator or preparation tool to one
(3) word message (see Fig. 1 for example).
end, used to increase reach.
5.2.4 The signal word panel shall have a safety orange
backgroundwithblackletteringandcontaintheword“WARN-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
ING” in uppercase boldfa
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