ASTM F1564-95(2000)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1564-95(2000) Standard Specification for Structure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms for Electrical Workers
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F1564
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the design testing of mechanical and electrical characteristics of structure-mounted insulating work platforms used by electrical workers.
1.2 Platforms covered by this specification are single- worker platforms not exceeding 9 ft (2.75 m) in length. Platforms designed to support more than one worker at a time are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 Non-insulating platforms are not within the scope of this specification.
1.4 The use and maintenance of this equipment are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9 of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
Keywords
Electrical protective equipment; Electrical workers; Platforms; Work platforms; structure-mounted insulating work platforms-electrical workers, spec.,; Structure-mounted insulating work platforms; structure-mounted insulatingwork platforms-electrical workers, spec;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working)
DOI: 10.1520/F1564-95R00
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
