ASTM F 1897 : 2014
Superseded
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
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01-06-2020
English
01-02-2014
1.1This specification specifies minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective clothing and protective devices designed to provide cut resistance protection to the legs of operators of power chain saws.
1.2The objective of this specification is to prescribe fit, function, and performance criteria for protective clothing and protective devices that, when worn by chain saw operators, are intended to reduce the severity of leg injuries caused by contact with a running power saw chain.
1.3This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be referenced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.
1.4Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this standard shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which chain saw operators may be exposed.
1.5Mandatory requirements are indicated by the use of shall; recommendations and advisory information is indicated by use of should.
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