ASTM's industrial hygiene and safety standards specify the materials and detail the test methods that are relevant in recognizing, assessing, and controlling the physical, chemical, and environmental hazards involved in the workplace that could disrupt worker's health and well-being. These standards include guides for the proper handling, transportation, and storage of specified substances and equipment, and specifications for proper protective clothing, workplace ergonomics, and ventilation design. These industrial hygiene and safety standards are instrumental in the enforcement of appropriate occupational hygiene measures that are relevant for the accreditation of industrial firms.
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Biological
F1819-19 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood Using a Mechanical Pressure Technique
F1671/F1671M-22 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System
F2100-23 Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks
F2101-23 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus
F2407/F2407M-23a Standard Specification for Surgical Gowns Intended for Use in Healthcare Facilities
F3352/F3352M-23b Standard Specification for Isolation Gowns Intended for Use in Healthcare Facilities
F2299/F2299M-24 Standard Test Method for Determining the Initial Efficiency of Materials to Penetration by Particulates Using Latex Spheres
F1862/F1862M-24 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Synthetic Blood (Horizontal Projection of Fixed Volume at a Known Velocity)
F1670/F1670M-24a Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood
Chemicals
F1052-20 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits
F1186-18 Standard Classification System for Chemicals According to Functional Groups
F739-20 Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Continuous Contact
F1001-12(2017) Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials
F1407-12(2017) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation—Permeation Cup Method
F2704-17a Standard Specification for Air-Fed Protective Ensembles
F1461-17 Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program
F2061-17 Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing: Wearing, Care, and Maintenance Instructions
F2130-11(2018) Standard Test Method for Measuring Repellency, Retention, and Penetration of Liquid Pesticide Formulation Through Protective Clothing Materials (Withdrawn 2023)
F1194-18 Standard Guide for Documenting the Results of Chemical Permeation Testing of Materials Used in Protective Clothing
F2669-12(2018) Standard Performance Specification for Protective Clothing Worn by Operators Applying Pesticides (Withdrawn 2023)
F2962-13 Standard Practice for Conformity Assessment of Protective Clothing Worn by Operators Applying Pesticides (Withdrawn 2019)
F2588-12(2020) Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
F2815-10(2014) Standard Practice for Chemical Permeation through Protective Clothing Materials: Testing Data Analysis by Use of a Computer Program (Withdrawn 2019)
F903-18 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
F1383-20 Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
F1359/F1359M-22 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Manikin
F3267-22 Standard Specification for Protective Clothing for Use Against Liquid Chemotherapy and Other Liquid Hazardous Drugs
F1296-08(2023) Standard Guide for Evaluating Chemical Protective Clothing
F2053-00(2023) Standard Guide for Documenting the Results of Airborne Particle Penetration Testing of Protective Clothing Materials
F1154-24 Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components
F1301-18(2024)e1 Standard Practice for Labeling Chemical Protective Clothing
Cold Cleaning
D4701-00(2020) Standard Specification for Technical Grade Methylene Chloride
D4995-10(2020) Standard Specification for Electronic and Degreasing Grades of 1,1,2–Trichloro 1,2,2,–Trifluoroethane Solvent
D6361/D6361M-98(2020) Standard Guide for Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes
Drycleaning
D4081-16(2023) Standard Specification for Drycleaning-Grade Perchloroethylene
Editorial
F1494-23 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
Fire Extinguishing Agents
D8061-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF3CBr=CH2)
D7326-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC Blend B (CH2FCF3, CHF2CF3, and CO2)
D6127-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane, CHF3)
D6126/D6126M-21 Standard Specification for HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane, CHF3)
D7323-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of IG-100 (Nitrogen)
D7815-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF2BrCl)
D7325-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of IG-541 N2, Ar, CO2
D7122-21 Standard Specification for HCFC Blend B (CF3CCl2H, Ar, and CF4)
D6065-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-227ea 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3)
D6541-21 Standard Specification for HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3–Hexafluoropropane, (CF3CH2CF3)
D7327-21 Standard Specification for HFC Blend B (CH2FCF3, CHF2CF3, and CO2)
D7123-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B (CF3CCl 2H, Ar, and CF4)
D6268-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C2HF5)
D6231/D6231M-21 Standard Specification for HFC-125 (Pentafluoroethane, C2HF5)
D8060-21 Standard Specification for 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF3CBr=CH2)
D6427-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF3CH2CF3)
D7324-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of IG-55 Ar N2
D7673/D7673M-21 Standard Specification for Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF2BrCl)
D5631-21 Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)
D5632/D5632M-17(2022) Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)
D6064-11(2022) Standard Specification for HFC-227ea, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3)
D8520/D8520M-23 Standard Specification for Iodotrifluoromethane (CF3I)
Flame and Thermal
F1358/F1358M-20 Standard Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for Flame Resistance
F2701-08 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Heat Transfer through Materials for Protective Clothing Upon Contact with a Hot Liquid Splash (Withdrawn 2017)
F2733-21 Standard Specification for Flame-Resistant Rainwear for Protection Against Flame Hazards
F2894-21 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Materials, Protective Clothing, and Equipment for Heat Resistance Using a Hot Air Circulating Oven
F1060-18 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Conductive and Compressive Heat Resistance (CCHR)
F2757-20 Standard Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing
F1449-20 Standard Guide for Industrial Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame Resistant or Arc Rated Clothing
F2702-15 Standard Test Method for Radiant Heat Performance of Flame Resistant Clothing Materials with Burn Injury Prediction (Withdrawn 2020)
F1939-15(2020) Standard Test Method for Radiant Heat Resistance of Flame Resistant Clothing Materials with Continuous Heating
F2700-08(2020) Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing with Continuous Heating
F955-15(2021) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Heat Transfer Through Materials for Protective Clothing Upon Contact with Molten Substances
F1002-15(2021) Standard Performance Specification for Protective Clothing and Materials for Use by Workers Exposed to Specific Molten Substances and Related Thermal Hazards
F2703-21 Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing with Burn Injury Prediction
F2302-22 Standard Performance Specification for Labeling Protective Clothing Which Provides Resistance to Incidental Exposures to Heat or Open Flame
F3538-22 Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat Transmission Through Flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing in Flame Exposure Using a Cylindrical Specimen Holder
F1930-23 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin
F2731-24 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Transmitted and Stored Energy of Firefighter Protective Clothing Systems
Halogenated Organics Used as Feed Stocks
D7509-09(2021) Standard Specification for Fluorocarbon Feedstock Grade Chloroform
Health and Safety Standards for Metal Working Fluids
E1687-19 Standard Test Method for Determining Carcinogenic Potential of Virgin Base Oils in Metalworking Fluids
E2250-02 Standard Method for Determination of Endotoxin Concentration in Water Miscible Metal Working Fluids (Withdrawn 2008)
E3265-21 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluid Foaming Tendency
E2693-19 Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment
E1972-04(2011) Standard Practice for Minimizing Effects of Aerosols in the Wet Metal Removal Environment (Withdrawn 2017)
E2148-21 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety
E2694-21 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Adenosine Triphosphate in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E2144-21 Standard Practice for Personal Sampling and Analysis of Endotoxin in Metalworking Fluid Aerosols in Workplace Atmospheres
E2657-21 Standard Practice for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E2169-22 Standard Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E1497-23 Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids
E1302-23 Standard Guide for Acute Animal Toxicity Testing of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
E2563-23 Standard Practice for Enumeration of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria in Aqueous Metalworking Fluids by Plate Count Method
E2564-23 Standard Practice for Enumeration of Mycobacteria in Metalworking Fluids by Direct Microscopic Counting (DMC) Method
E2889-23 Standard Practice for Control of Respiratory Hazards in the Metal Removal Fluid Environment
E2523-23 Standard Terminology for Metalworking Fluids and Operations
D7049-24 Standard Test Method for Metalworking Fluid Aerosol in Workplace Atmospheres
Industrial Heath
E3279-21 Standard Guide for Managing Heat Stress and Heat Strain in Foundries
E2565-21 Standard Guide for Consensus-Based Process for an Occupational Safety and Health Standard That Includes an Occupational Exposure Guideline
E2625-19 Standard Practice for Controlling Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction and Demolition Activities
E1132-21 Standard Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
E2350-24 Standard Guide for Integration of Ergonomics/Human Factors into New Occupational Systems
E2920-24 Standard Guide for Recording Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Industrial Safety
E2706-18 Standard Practice for Equipment Technology and Operations for Mobile and Plant-Based Secure Destruction Safety Requirements
E1575-18 Standard Practice for Pressure Water Cleaning and Cutting
E2349-19 Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
E3280-22 Standard Guide for the Safe Use of Table Saws
E2875/E2875M-24 Standard Guide for Personal Protective Equipment for the Handling of Flat Glass
Inspection and Non-Destructive Test Methods for Aerial Devices
F1430/F1430M-20 Standard Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Insulated and Non-Insulated Aerial Personnel Devices with Supplemental Load Handling Attachments
F914/F914M-20 Standard Test Method for Acoustic Emission for Aerial Personnel Devices Without Supplemental Load Handling Attachments
F2973-21 Standard Specification for Insulating Lifting Links for Load Lifting Equipment Working Near Energized Power Lines
F1797-18(2022) Standard Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Insulated and Non-Insulated Digger Derricks
F2174-02(2023) Standard Practice for Verifying Acoustic Emission Sensor Response
Insulating Cover-Up Equipment
F712-06(2018) Standard Test Methods and Specifications for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
F1742-03(2020) Standard Specification for PVC Insulating Sheeting
F968-93(2002)e1 Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers (Withdrawn 2008)
D1050-05(2022) Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose
F479-06(2022) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
D1049-98(2022) Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Covers
F2320-18(2022) Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Sheeting
D178-22 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
F478-14a(2023) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
D1048-24 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets
Mechanical Apparatus
F855-23 Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
F2321-23 Standard Specification for Flexible and Rigid Insulated Temporary By-Pass Jumpers
F2249-24 Standard Specification for In-Service Test Methods for Temporary Grounding Jumper Assemblies Used on De-Energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
F2715-19(2024) Standard Specification for Temporary Protective Equipotential Bond Mat To Be Used on De-Energized Equipment
Physical
F2878-19 Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Hypodermic Needle Puncture
F1897-20 Standard Specification for Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users
F3325-20 Standard Specification for Leg-Protective Devices for Chainsaw Users
F1790/F1790M-15(2021) Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with CPP Test Equipment
F1342/F1342M-05(2022) Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture
F1458-15(2022) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw of Foot Protective Devices
F1818-15(2022) Standard Specification for Foot Protection for Chainsaw Users
F2992-23 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer Test Equipment
F1414-19(2023) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
F3324-19(2023) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Leg Protective Devices
PPE Conformity Assessment, Interoperability and Compatibility
F3050-22a Standard Guide for Conformity Assessment of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Radiological Hazards
F3094-14(2022) Standard Test Method for Determining Protection Provided By X-ray Shielding Garments Used in Medical X-ray Fluoroscopy from Sources of Scattered X-Rays
F2547-18(2023) Standard Test Method for Determining the Attenuation Properties in a Primary X-ray Beam of Materials Used to Protect Against Radiation Generated During the Use of X-ray Equipment
Respiratory
F3407-21 Standard Test Method for Respirator Fit Capability for Negative-Pressure Half-Facepiece Particulate Respirators
F3537-21 Standard Guide for Respirator Fit Testing Methods
F3620-22 Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection—Respirator Use—Physical Qualifications for Personnel
F3387-23 Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection
F3502-24 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings
Terminology
F819-24 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
F1236-24 Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products
Test Methods
D2108-10(2020) Standard Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D2251-10(2020) Standard Test Method for Metal Corrosion by Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3444-00(2020) Standard Test Method for Total Acid Number of Trichlorotrifluoroethane
D3443-00(2020) Standard Test Method for Chloride in Trichlorotrifluoroethane
D4494-95(2020) Standard Test Method for Detecting Residual Odor of Drycleaning Grade Perchloroethylene
D1901-10(2020) Standard Test Method for Relative Evaporation Time of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2111-10(2020) Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity and Density of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2988-96(2020) Standard Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3448-10(2020) Standard Test Method for Specific Aqueous Conductance of Trichlorotrifluoroethane
D4755-95(2020) Standard Test Method for Free Halogens in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3741-00(2020) Standard Test Methods for Appearance of Admixtures Containing Halogenated Organic Solvents
D3447-01 Standard Test Method for Purity of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Withdrawn 2004)
D2943-02(2012) Standard Test Method for Aluminum Scratch of 1,1,1-Trichloroethane to Determine Stability (Withdrawn 2017)
D5320-96(2000) Standard Test Methods for Determination of 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride Content in Stabilized Trichloroethylene and Tetrachloroethylene (Withdrawn 2004)
D3742-98 Standard Test Method for 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Content (Withdrawn 2003)
D6505-00(2022) Standard Test Method for Assay of normal-Propyl Bromide Content
D2106-07(2022) Standard Test Methods for Determination of Amine Acid Acceptance (Alkalinity) of Halogenated Organic Solvents
D6806-02(2022) Standard Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
D2110-00(2022) Standard Test Method for pH of Water Extractions of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2109-01(2022) Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2989-01(2022) Standard Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D3316-06(2022) Standard Test Method for Stability of Perchloroethylene with Copper
D3401-97(2022) Standard Test Methods for Water in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D2942-02(2023) Standard Test Method for Total Acid Acceptance of Halogenated Organic Solvents (Nonreflux Methods)
Tools & Equipment
F1826-00(2021) Standard Specification for Live Line and Measuring Telescoping Tools
F1701-12(2018) Standard Specification for Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
F2939-13(2019)e1 Standard Specification for High Voltage Phasing Testers
F1796-19 Standard Specification for High Voltage Detectors—Part 1 Capacitive Type to be Used for Voltages Exceeding 600 Volts AC
F1825-03(2019) Standard Specification for Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
F1564-13(2019)e1 Standard Specification for Structure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms for Electrical Workers
F1505-16(2021) Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
F2522-12(2022) Standard Test Method for Determining the Protective Performance of a Shield Attached on Live Line Tools or on Racking Rods for Electric Arc Hazards
F3121/F3121M-17(2022) Standard Guide for In-Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Electrical Testing of Hand-Held Live-Line Insulating Tools (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP))
F711-17(2022) Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
F3622-24 Standard Specification for Insulating Live Line Ladders
F3283/F3283M-18(2024) Standard Specification for the Manufacturing of High-Voltage Proximity Alarm to be used for the Detection of Overhead High Voltage Alternating Current (AC)
Vapor Degreasing
D4276-02(2020) Standard Practice for Confined Area Entry
D4080-15(2020) Standard Specification for Trichloroethylene, Technical and Vapor-Degreasing Grade
D4376-15(2020) Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Perchloroethylene
D5396-04(2020) Standard Specification for Reclaimed Perchloroethylene
D3698-04(2020) Standard Practice for Solvent Vapor Degreasing Operations
D5248-04(2020) Standard Specification for Reclaimed 1,1,2-Trichloro 1,2,2-Trifluoroethane
D4126-02(2012) Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade and General Solvent Grade 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Withdrawn 2017)
D5394-02(2012) Standard Specification for Reclaimed 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Withdrawn 2017)
D5616-04(2022) Standard Specification for Reclaimed Trichloroethylene
D4079-00(2022) Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Methylene Chloride
D4579-00(2023) Standard Practice for Handling an Acid Degreaser or Still
D5395-03(2023) Standard Specification for Reclaimed Methylene Chloride
D5960-03(2023) Standard Specification for Technical Grade Ethylene Dichloride
D6368-06(2023) Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Solvents Based on normal-Propyl Bromide and Technical Grade normal-Propyl Bromide
Wearing Apparel
F3272-18 Standard Guide for Selection, Care, and Use of Arc Protective Blankets
F1891-19 Standard Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
F1958/F1958M-12 Standard Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins (Withdrawn 2021)
F1506-22 Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs
F2621/F2621M-22 Standard Practice for Evaluating Response Characteristics of Safety Products in an Electric Arc Exposure
F2676/F2676M-22 Standard Specification for Arc Protective Blankets
F2178/F2178M-23a Standard Specification for Arc Rated Eye or Face Protective Products
F2675/F2675M-23 Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection
F1959/F1959M-24b Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing
Worker Personal Equipment
F1116-21 Standard Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of Dielectric Footwear
F1117-03(2019) Standard Specification for Dielectric Footwear
D120-22 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
F887-23 Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
D1051-23 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Sleeves
F3258-23 Standard Specification for Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves Meeting Specific Performance Requirements
F2677-08a(2024) Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Aprons
F696-24 Standard Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves
F496-24 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
