ASTM F1564-13(2019)e1

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.
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Designation: F1564 −13 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Structure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms for Electrical
Workers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1564; 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.
ε NOTE—Note 1 was removed editorially in December 2019.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This specification covers the design testing of mechani- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
cal and electrical characteristics of structure-mounted insulat- F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
ing work platforms used by electrical workers. Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-
1.2 Platforms covered by this specification are singleworker
ment for Workers
platforms not exceeding 9 ft (2.75 m) in length. Platforms
designed to support more than one worker at a time are beyond
3. Terminology
the scope of this specification.
3.1 Definitions:
1.3 Non-insulatingplatformsarenotwithinthescopeofthis
3.1.1 Refer to Definitions F819 for definitions of terms
specification.
specific to this specification.
1.4 The use and maintenance of this equipment are beyond
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
the scope of this specification.
3.2.1 design test—a type of test made on a sample treated as
representative of an industrial product. These tests will not be
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
repeated in quantity production.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.2 discontinuities—abrupt changes in surface that may
and are not considered standard.
trip an electrical worker or otherwise introduce a hazard to the
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the worker (see 8.1).
test method portion, Section 9 of this specification: This
3.2.3 insulating distance—the distance from the structure
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
attachment point to the beginning of the work area of the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
platform.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4. Significance and Use
tions prior to use.
4.1 Insulating work platforms covered by this specification
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
are designed to be used by electrical workers in conjunction
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
with personal protective equipment while working on ener-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
gized circuits. This shall include, but not be limited to:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1.1 Insulating gloves with protectors or insulating and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
insulated hotsticks, or both.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1.2 A fall protection device that does not compromise the
electrical insulating protection of the platform.
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. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2019. Published January 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1564 – 13. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1564-13R19E01. the ASTM website.
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F1564 − 13 (2019)
4.2 The test procedures in this specification provide an 7.2.1 Anybracepolesorattachmentsbridgingtheinsulating
objective means of determining if a platform meets minimum section of the platform shall have a minimum of 12 in. (30.48
electrical and mechanical specifications. The methods permit cm) of insulating distance. (See Fig. 1.)
testing of major components of the platform under controlled
7.3 Platforms covered by this specification shall be rated at
conditions.
a minimum working load of 500 lb (226.8 kg) with a minimum
4.3 The test procedures utilize objective criteria for evalu- safety factor of 2.5 in fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP)
ation and may be discontinued at any time defects are found.
material and in metal brackets and associated loadbearing
components when installed in the manufacturer’s recom-
5. Ordering Information
mended configuration on the structure.
5.1 Orders for platforms under this specification should
7.4 All FRP tubular supports, such as hand rails, support
include the following information:
struts, tripods, etc. shall meet the specifications set forth in
5.1.1 Length,
Specification F711.
5.1.2 Pivot or non-pivot attachment, and
7.5 All mounting hardware that is hand removable such as
5.1.3 Single-point or rail-type attachment for worker.
bolts and pins, shall be equipped with safety keepers.
6. Manufacture and Marking
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
6.1 Each platform covered by this specification shall be
8.1 Each platform shall be free of cracks, voids, or discon-
marked clearly and permanently with the maximum working
tinuities in surface (except where, by design, the surface is
load in the position used as well as the name of the
discontinuous due to the installation of a kick board or other
manufacturer, month and year of assembly, and the ASTM
warning device).
designation.
6.2 Each platform shall have a durable nonskid finish 8.2 All insulated surface areas providing electrical insula-
tion and isolation of the work area from the structure shall be
applied to the area of the platform on which the worker stands.
This coating shall be nonconductive and shall permanently smooth for ease of cleaning.
adhere to the surface.
9. Test Methods
7. Other Requirements
9.1 Test each design of insulating work platform cove
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