ASTM F1117-03(2019)

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: F1117 −03 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Dielectric Footwear
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1117; 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 determined. The purchaser may, at his option, perform or have
performed these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims
1.1 This specification covers acceptance testing of dielectric
for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification
overfoot and overshoe footwear designed to provide additional
by the manufacturer.
isolation or insulation of workers if in accidental contact with
energized electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. 4.2 Electrical contact injuries to workers may involve a
current path through the feet of the worker. The footwear
1.2 Three styles of overshoe footwear are provided and are
covered by this specification is dielectrically rated to provide
designated as rubbers, boots, and galoshes.
additional isolation or insulation to the worker.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.3 Work practices vary from user to user depending upon
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
many factors. These may include, but are not limited to,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
operating system voltages, construction design, work proce-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dures and techniques, weather conditions, etc. Therefore,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
except for the restrictions set forth in this specification because
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of design limitations, the use and maintenance of this equip-
2. Referenced Documents ment is beyond the scope of this specification.
4.3.1 Itiscommonpracticeandtheresponsibilityoftheuser
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of this type of protective equipment to prepare complete
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-
instuctionsandregulationstogovernthecorrectandsafeuseof
ment for Workers
such equipment.
F1116 Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of
Dielectric Footwear
5. Classification
3. Terminology
5.1 Styles of overshoe footwear covered under this specifi-
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to electrical protec-
cation shall be designated as follows:
tive equipment may be found in Definitions F819. 5.1.1 Rubbers, designed to be worn over existing footwear
and to cover only the foot of the worker.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.2 Boots, designed to be worn over existing footwear and
3.2.1 user—as used in 4.3.1, the entity employing the actual
tocoverthefootandlowerlegoftheworkertobelowtheknee.
worker(s) utilizing the equipment; if no separate employer,
5.1.3 Galoshes, designed to be worn over existing footwear
then the individual.
and to cover the foot and lower leg of the worker to below the
4. Significance and Use knee and having fasteners to close the folded front flaps.
4.1 This specification covers the minimum electrical prop-
6. Ordering Information
erties of dielectric footwear guaranteed by the manufacturer
and the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be
6.1 Orders for footwear under this specification should
include the following information:
6.1.1 Style,
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
6.1.2 Size, and
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
6.1.3 Color.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019. Published September 2019. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1117 – 03(2013).
7. Manufacture and Marking
DOI: 10.1520/F1117-03R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.1 The construction shall be such that the footwear has a
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
specified minimum dielectric strength when tested as specified
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. in Test Method F1116.
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