ASTM COMMITTEE F18 ON ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR WORKERS Updated 11/02
F18 Main Committee Scope: The development of Test Methods, specifications, practices and definitions; the promotion of knowledge, and the stimulation of research relating to tools, materials and equipment used by a worker or group of workers for protection from electrical hazard. The committee will coordinate its activities with other ASTM Committees and other organizations having common interests.
Main Committee Officers: Chairman: Edward Moore Ph: 919-467-3605 Consultant Fax: 919-467-3605 605 East Park Street email: [email protected] Cary, NC 27511
First Vice-Chairman: Steven Theis Ph: 847-290-1891 MYR Group Inc Fax: 847-290-3046 1701 West Golf Road email: [email protected] Rolling Meadows, IL 6008
Second Vice-Chairman: James Tomaseski Ph: 202-728-6040 I B E W Fax: 202-728-6137 1125 15th Street, NW email: [email protected] STE 1110 Washington DC 20005
Membership Secretary: John W. Page Ph: 416-207-6492 Kinectrics Fax:: 416-207-5717 800 Kipling Ave. email: [email protected] Toronto On Canada M8Z6C4
Recording Secretary: Ernie Pauliny Ph: 201-330-6724 Public Service Electric & Gas Co. Fax: 201-974-1730 325 County Ave. email: [email protected] Secaucus NJ 07094
Staff Manager: Jeff Adkins Ph: 610-832-9738 ASTM International Fax: 610-832-9666 100 Barr Harbor Dr. email: [email protected] West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.15 ON WORKER PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Chairman: Maury Dunn (804-751-3008) Vice Chairman: Huel Gunter (330-296-6497) Secretary: Ken Brown (360-418-2023)
SCOPE: The subcommittee develops standards using manufacturers, users and consultants. The standards include manufacturer specifications of equipment, use of equipment, methods for testing the equipment and inspection. Equipment includes insulating rubber gloves, sleeves, personal climbing equipment, dielectric overshoes. The following standards are under the jurisdiction of this subcommittee.
Task Groups:
F18.15.02 on F496 In Service Care of Rubber Gloves and Sleeves Chairman: Huel Gunter (330-296-6497) Vice Chairman: Michael Ferncez (330-384-5882) Secretary: Jerry Daly (804-272-1266)
F18.15.03 on Dielectric Testing For Overshoes Chairman: Terry Williams (803-796-6060) Vice chairman : Peter Senin (609-387-3404)
F18.15.04 on Climbing Equipment Chairman: Jerry Raney (303- 937-0574)
F18.15.05 on Leather Protectors Chairman: John Miller (515-292-1422)
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.15. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
D0120, Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves D1051, Specification for Rubber Insulating Sleeves F0496, Specification For In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves F0696, Specification For Leather Protectors For Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens F887, Specifications For Personal Climbing Equipment F1116, Test Method For Determining Dielectric Strength of Overshoe Footwear F1117, Specification for Dielectric Overshoe Footwear
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.25 ON INSULATING COVER-UP EQUIPMENT
Chairman: John Soljanyk (330-456-4728) Vice Chairman: John Miller (515-292-1422) Secretary: Bob Meyer (763-259-9460)
Scope: The development of standard specifications and standard test methods for insulated protective cover up equipment. The equipment includes, but is not limited to the following items: matting, blankets, covers, line hose, plastic guard equipment and sheeting.
Task Groups:
F18.25.01 on Revision to D178 Matting Chairman: James Lancour (404-506-2219)
F18.25.05 on Revision F478 In Service Line Hose Chairman: Mike Cleveland (512-482-6346) Vice Chairman: John Hinkle (717-384-5179) Secretary: Dennis Gaffney (612-588-0545 ext. 024)
F18.25.10 on Non-PVC Insulating Sheeting Chairman: Vladimir Ostrovsky (847-679-6700)
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of F18.25. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
D0178, Specification For Rubber Insulating Matting D1048, Specification For Rubber Insulating Blankets D1049, Specification For Rubber Insulating Covers D1050, Specification For Rubber Insulating Line Hose F0478, Specification for In Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers F0479, Specification for In Service Care of Insulating Blankets F0712, Test Methods For Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment For Protection of Workers F0968, Specification For Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment For Protection of Workers F1742, Specification For PVC Insulating Sheeting SUBCOMMITTEE F18.35 ON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Chairman: Brian Perron (415-973-1277) Vice Chairman: John Malloy (573-682-8287) Secretary: Ron Tyler (209-942-1542)
SCOPE: The development of standards for the following:
1. Detailed specifications and significant materials requirements used in the manufacturing of tools and equipment that provide adequate electrical protection for workers. 2. Test methods and detailed requirements for in-service integrity of tools and equipment that provide adequate electrical protection for workers.
Task Groups:
F18.35.13 on Clampsticks Chairman: Jerry Cates (404-608-5527)
F18.35.10 on Revision to F711, FRP Rod and Tube Chairman: John Malloy (573-682-8287)
F18.35.22 on Hot Stick Shields Chairman: Nestor Koclio (614-873-6473)
F18.35..33 on Hot Rope Co-Chairman: Jim Tomaseski (202-728-6040) Co-Chairman: Brian Perron (415-973-1277)
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of F18.35. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
F0711, Specification For Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools F1505, Specification For Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools F1564, Specification for Structure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms For Electrical Workers F1701, Specification For Unused Polypropylene Rope With Special Electrical Properties F1796, Specification For High Voltage Detectors - Part I Capacitive Type to be Used For Voltages Exceeding 600 Volts AC F1825, Specification For Fixed Length Clampstick Type Live Line Tools F1826, Specification For Telescoping Live Line Tools SUBCOMMITTEE F18.45 ON MECHANICAL APPARATUS
Chairman: Levi Davenport (713-945-9715) Vice Chairman: James Lovette (865-241-5224) Secretary: David Wallis (202-219-8161 ext.117)
SCOPE: The development of standard specifications and standard test methods for mechanical equipment used in conjunction with, but not limited to, grounding for protection of electrical workers.
Task Groups:
F18.45.01 on Specifications For Temporary Grounding Chairman: Clay King (573-682-8554)
F18.45.12 on By Pass Jumpers Chairman: Levi Davenport (713-945-9715) Secretary: Kathy Wilmer (704-382-5962)
F18.45.15 In-Service Testing of Portable Protective Grounds Chairman: Ken Brown (360-418-2023) Secretary: Jerry Stephens (303-452-6111 ext. 0586)
F18.45.16 on Test Method for Arc Suppression Blankets Chairman: Allen Bingham (770-474-0353)
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.45. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
F0855, Specification For Temporary Protective Grounds To Be Used on De- Energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment SUBCOMMITTEE F18.55 ON ACOUSTIC EMMISSION
Chairman: William Veal (404-608-5450) Vice Chairman: Jerry Tanner (205-631-7986) Secretary: Gordon Kovacik (403-417-1760)
SCOPE: This subcommittee is responsible for the development of test methods, specifications, and practices for acoustic emission testing related to materials and equipment used primarily by workers for electrical protection.
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.55. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
F0914, Test Method for Acoustic Emission For Insulated Aerial Personnel Devices F1430, Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Insulated Aerial Personnel Devices with Supplemental Load Handling Attachments F1797, Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Insulated Digger Derricks
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.60 ON TERMINOLOGY
Chairman: David Wallis (202-219-8161 ext. 117) Vice Chair: Secretary: Jim Tomaseski (202-728-6066)
SCOPE: To develop standards defining and otherwise describing common terms used in standards on electrical protective equipment for workers.
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.60. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
F0819, Definitions of Terms Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment For Workers F1236, Guide For Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products SUBCOMMITTEE F18.65 ON WEARING APPAREL
Chairman: Ernie Jones (416-626-3801) Vice Chairman: John Page (416-207-6492) Secretary: James Tomaseski (202-728-6066)
Scope: The development of standard specifications and standard test methods for protective wearing apparel for electrical workers. Wearing apparel includes, but is not limited to, clothing, eye and face protection, rainwear, and other items designated by the F18 Committee.
Task Groups:
F18.65.01 on Test Methods Chairman: Cathy Morin (410-810-1877) Vice Chairman: David Loftin (615-391-1295)
F18.65.02 on F1506 Revisions Chairman: Tom Neal (302-999-2564) Vice Chairman: Bruce Sannar (702-657-4292 Secretary: Diane Hess (704-554-3313)
F18.65.03 on Rainwear Chairman: Tom Neal (302-999-2564) Vice Chairman: Hugh Hoagland (502-961-0393) Secretary: Andrew Wirts (317-888-3452)
F18.65.04 on Eye and Face Protection Chairman: Jack Hirschmann (508-999-4442) Vice Chairman: Hugh Hoagland (502-961-0393)
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.65. See the website at www.astm.org for the most current editions.
F1506, Performance Specification For Textile Materials For Wearing Apparel For Use By Electrical Workers Exposed To Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards F1891, Specification For Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear F1958, Test Method For Determining the Ignitability of Clothing By The Electric Arc Exposure Method Using a Mannequin F1959, Test Method For Determining The Arc Thermal Performance (Value) of Textile Materials For Clothing