AS/NZS 4821(INT):2001

1 - AS/NZS 4821(Int):2001 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS-REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - INTRODUCTION
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.5 CLASSIFICATION OF FOOTWEAR
8 - 1.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS’ FOOTWEAR
9 - SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR WHOLE FOOTWEAR
9 - 2.1 SAMPLING AND CONDITIONING
9 - 2.2 REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.2.1 Types and classifications requirements
11 - SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
11 - 3.1 GENERAL
14 - 3.2 LACES
14 - 3.3 THREAD
14 - 3.4 WHOLE FOOTWEAR HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
14 - 3.5 THERMAL BEHAVIOUR
14 - 3.5.1 Contact heat
14 - 3.5.2 Radiant heat
14 - 3.5.3 Flame
14 - 3.6 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF UPPER TO CUTTING
14 - 3.7 RIGIDITY OF TOE
15 - 3.8 OUTSOLE
15 - 3.8.1 Cleat design
15 - 3.8.2 Waist area cleat height
15 - 3.8.3 Breast heel
15 - 3.9 RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
15 - 3.10 RESISTANCE TO MICRO-ORGANISMS
16 - 3.11 ZIPPER (SLIDE FASTENER)
16 - 3.12 EYELET AND STUD POST ATTACHMENT
16 - 3.13 SLIP RESISTANCE
16 - 3.14 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
16 - 3.14.1 General
16 - 3.14.2 Electrical Insulating
16 - 3.14.3 Antistatic
16 - 3.15 pH VALUE
17 - SECTION 4 TEST METHODS
17 - 4.1 THREAD AND LACE HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
17 - 4.1.1 Principle
17 - 4.1.2 Apparatus
17 - 4.1.3 Specimen
17 - 4.1.4 Procedure
17 - 4.1.5 Report
17 - 4.2 HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
17 - 4.2.1 Principle
18 - 4.2.2 Apparatus
18 - 4.2.3 Specimens
18 - 4.2.4 Procedure
18 - 4.2.5 Report
18 - 4.3 CONTACT HEAT
18 - 4.4 RADIANT HEAT
19 - 4.5 FLAME RESISTANCE
20 - 4.6 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF UPPER TO CUTTING
20 - 4.7 RIGIDITY OF TOE
20 - 4.8 ZIPPER
20 - 4.8.1 Puller attachment strength
20 - 4.8.2 Lateral strength test
21 - 4.9 EYELET AND STUD
21 - 4.9.1 Principle
21 - 4.9.2 Apparatus
21 - 4.9.3 Preparation of test specimens
22 - 4.9.4 Procedure
23 - SECTION 5 MARKING
23 - 5.1 BASIC MARKING
24 - 5.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
24 - 5.2.1 Information for use
25 - 5.2.2 Electrical insulation footwear
25 - 5.2.3 Antistatic footwear
27 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLE GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PERFORMING A RISK ASSESSMENT
27 - A1 GENERAL
27 - A2 DETERMINATION OF TYPES OF FOOTWEAR
27 - A3 GENERAL APPROACH FOR CONDUCTING A RISK ASSESSMENT
28 - A4 RECOMMENDED FACTORS FOR IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING FIRE FIGHTER RISKS
28 - A4.1 General
28 - A4.2 Level of firefighter training and experience
28 - A4.3 Level of fitness and health of the firefighter
29 - A4.4 Function of the firefighter at the incident scene
29 - A4.5 Environmental conditions at the incident scene
29 - A4.6 Specific hazards to be faced at the incident scene
29 - A4.7 Known limitations of firefighting footwear and other PPE
29 - A4.8 Appropriate fit of firefighting footwear
29 - A4.9 Type and application of command system at the incident scene