ASTM F1646-16
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
SCOPE
1.1 The terminology standard covers terminology related to walkway safety and footwear.
1.2 Words adequately defined in standard dictionaries are not included. Included are words that are particular to this industry and those contained in standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear.
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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: F1646 − 16 An American National Standard
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Walkway Safety and Footwear
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1646; 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 F2232 Test Method for Determining the Longitudinal Load
Required to Detach High Heels from Footwear
1.1 The terminology standard covers terminology related to
F2412 Test Methods for Foot Protection
walkway safety and footwear.
F2413 Specification for Performance Requirements for Pro-
1.2 Words adequately defined in standard dictionaries are
tective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
not included. Included are words that are particular to this
F2508 Practice for Validation, Calibration, and Certification
industryandthosecontainedinstandardsunderthejurisdiction
of Walkway Tribometers Using Reference Surfaces
of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and
F2892 Specification for Performance Requirements for Soft
Footwear.
Toe Protective Footwear (Non-Safety / Non-Protective
Toe)
2. Referenced Documents
F2913 TestMethodforMeasuringtheCoefficientofFriction
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
for Evaluation of Slip Performance of Footwear and Test
D5859 Test Method for Determining the Traction of Foot-
Surfaces/Flooring Using a Whole Shoe Tester
wear on Painted Surfaces Using the Variable Incidence
F2948 Guide to Walkway Auditor Qualifications
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Tester (Withdrawn 2005)
F2965 Guide for Selection of Walkway Surfaces and Treat-
F489 Test Method for Using a James Machine (Withdrawn
ments When Considering Aggressive Contaminant Con-
3
2005)
ditions in Commercial and Industrial (Not Including
F609 Test Method for Using a Horizontal Pull Slipmeter
Construction) Environments
(HPS)
F2966 Guide for Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Sur-
F694 Test Method for Heel-Attaching Strength of Women’s
faces
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Shoes (Withdrawn 2008)
F695 Practice for Ranking of Test Data Obtained for Mea-
3. Terminology
surement of Slip Resistance of Footwear Sole, Heel, and
adhesion, n—the tendency of one surface to adhere to another
Related Materials
surfacepriortomovementduetodwelltime,aswellasother
F802 Guide for Selection of Certain Walkway Surfaces
3 factors.
When Considering Footwear Traction (Withdrawn 2012)
F1240 Guide for Ranking Footwear Bottom Materials on
aggressive contaminants, n—substances that create a gross
Contaminated Walkway Surfaces According to Slip Re-
separation between the footwear bottom and the walkway
sistance Test Results
surface. F2965
F1637 Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces
anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice control
F1694 Guide for Composing Walkway Surface
materials applied before a snow and ice event intended to
Investigation, Evaluation and Incident Report Forms for
prevent precipitation from bonding (that is, freezing) with
Slips, Stumbles, Trips, and Falls
the pavement, or weaken bonds formed for easier removal.
F2966
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on
arch, n—the bony framework of the foot extending from the
Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of
heel to the toes and sustained by the muscles and ligaments
Subcommittee F13.91 on Editorial and Terminology.
Current edition approved May 15, 2016. Published June 2016. Originally
in the form of an arch.Also, the bottom curve of a shoe last
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1646 – 13. DOI:
from heel to ball.
10.1520/F1646-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
barefoot, adv or adj—with the feet uncovered or unclothed;
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
without shoes or stockings.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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bollard, n—a thick, low, short, post, often of iron or steel and
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. usually used in series, provided for the purpose of excluding
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or diverting motor vehicles from a road, lawn, or path. dwell time, n—the duration of time beginning at the instant a
F1637 tribometer’s test foot is placed upon the surface to be tested,
and ending at the instant a shear force is applied to the
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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: F1646 − 13 F1646 − 16 An American National Standard
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Walkway Safety and Traction for Footwear
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1646; 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 ThisThe terminology standard covers terminology used in safety and traction for footwear and related material.related to
walkway safety and footwear.
1.2 Words adequately defined in standard dictionaries are not included. Included are words that are particular to this industry.
industry and those contained in standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and
Footwear.
NOTE 1—The following standards are currently under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Safety and Traction for Footwear and are included
in 2.1: Test Methods F489, F609, and F694; Practices F695 and F1637; and Guides F802 and F1240.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5859 Test Method for Determining the Traction of Footwear on Painted Surfaces Using the Variable Incidence Tester
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(Withdrawn 2005)
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F489 Test Method for Using a James Machine (Withdrawn 2005)
F609 Test Method for Using a Horizontal Pull Slipmeter (HPS)
3
F694 Test Method for Heel-Attaching Strength of Women’s Shoes (Withdrawn 2008)
F695 Practice for Ranking of Test Data Obtained for Measurement of Slip Resistance of Footwear Sole, Heel, and Related
Materials
3
F802 Guide for Selection of Certain Walkway Surfaces When Considering Footwear Traction (Withdrawn 2012)
F1240 Guide for Ranking Footwear Bottom Materials on Contaminated Walkway Surfaces According to Slip Resistance Test
Results
F1637 Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces
F1694 Guide for Composing Walkway Surface Investigation, Evaluation and Incident Report Forms for Slips, Stumbles, Trips,
and Falls
F2232 Test Method for Determining the Longitudinal Load Required to Detach High Heels from Footwear
F2412 Test Methods for Foot Protection
F2413 Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
F2508 Practice for Validation, Calibration, and Certification of Walkway Tribometers Using Reference Surfaces
F2892 Specification for Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear (Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)
F2913 Test Method for Measuring the Coefficient of Friction for Evaluation of Slip Performance of Footwear and Test
Surfaces/Flooring Using a Whole Shoe Tester
F2948 Guide to Walkway Auditor Qualifications
F2965 Guide for Selection of Walkway Surfaces and Treatments When Considering Aggressive Contaminant Conditions in
Commercial and Industrial (Not Including Construction) Environments
F2966 Guide for Snow and Ice Control for Walkway Surfaces
3. Terminology
adhesion, n—the tendency of one surface to adhere to another surface prior to movement due to dwell time, as well as other factors.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F13.91
on Editorial and Terminology.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013May 15, 2016. Published February 2013June 2016. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20122013 as
F1646 – 12.F1646 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/F1646-13.10.1520/F1646-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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aggressive contaminants, n—substances that create a gross separation between the footwear bottom and the walkway surface.
F2965
anti-icing materials, n—dry or liquid snow and ice control materials applied before a snow and ice event intended to prevent
precipitation from bonding (that is, freezing) with the pavement, or weaken bonds formed for easier removal. F2966
arch, n—the bony framework of the foot extending from the heel to the toes and sustained by the muscles and ligaments in the
fo
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