ASTM F1494-14 Standard Terminology for Protective Clothing

In the ASTM F1494-14 standard developed by the American Testing and Materials Association (ASTM), special terms used in the standards developed by the protective clothing committee are defined. The full name of this standard is as follows: ASTM F1494-14 Standard terminology for protective clothing.

Additional terminology for protective clothing and protective clothing components is included in the following standards:

• ASTM D123-19 Standard terminology for textiles. This terminology mostly consists of definitions specific to the textile industry. The meanings of the same terms used outside the textile industry are found in other compilations or general usage dictionaries.
• ASTM D1566-19 Standard terminology for rubber. This terminology covers the definitions of technical terms used in the rubber industry. Generally understood or sufficiently defined terms in other ready sources are not included.
• Standard terminology for ASTM D4805-88e1 Plastics standards. This standard is designed to provide a single source for standardized terms and definitions related to plastics. However, this standard was later revoked.

Protective clothing is the clothing intended to help protect the users from physical and health hazards. These garments are the final barrier between the person wearing it and the danger that requires protection. However, it does not replace many safety measures such as proper workplace engineering and safety practices. Effective use of protective clothing includes the quality and functionality of these garments as well as their proper manufacture, wearing, taking off and protection.

Especially healthcare professionals need protective clothing when working with certain medicines, laboratory samples and other materials, as well as working with patients. In the meantime, employers are responsible for evaluating the working environment against dangers, providing employees with appropriate protective clothing and making them use it.

As regards standard terminology for protective clothing, there are several other standards that ASTM F1494-14 standard applies to:

• ASTM F739-12 Standard test method for liquid and gas permeability through protective clothing materials under continuous contact conditions
• ASTM F903-18 Standard test method for the resistance of materials used in protective suits to penetration with liquids
• ASTM F955-15 Standard test method for evaluating heat transfer from materials for protective clothing in contact with molten materials

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