ASTM COMMITTEE F18
ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR WORKERS
June 5, 2008
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 hazards. The committee will coordinate its activities with other ASTM Committees and other organizations having common interests.
MAIN COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
Chairman:Steven T. Theis, CSP, CHMM, CUSAphone:(847) 290-1891, x204
MYR Group Inc.fax:(847) 290-8046
1701 West Golf Road – Suite
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
First Vice Chairman:Ernest J. Pauliny, Jr.phone:(732) 764-3030
Public Service Electric & Gas Companyfax:(732) 356-1688
472 Weston Canal
Somerset, NJ 08873
Second Vice Chairman:James “Doug” LovettePhone: (865) 694-6846
9704 Gulf Chase
Knoxville, TN 37923
Recording Secretary:Samuel B. StonerockPhone: (909) 357-6141
Southern California Edison CompanyFax: (909) 357-6045
7951 Redwood
Fontana, CA 92336
Membership Secretary:John I. Soljanykphone:(330) 456-4728
Hanco Internationalfax:(330) 456-3323
1605 Waynesburg Drive
Canton, OH 44707
Staff Manager:Jeff Adkinsphone:(610) 832-9738
ASTMfax:(610) 834-7029
100 Barr Harbor
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.15 ON WORKER PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Chairman:Doug Lovette(865) 694-6846
Vice Chairman:Huel Gunter(330) 296-6497
Secretary:Karyn Davis(612) 330-7533
SCOPE: Development of standards by manufacturers, users, and consultants, for manufacturing specifications of equipment, use of equipment, methods for testing the equipment, and inspection requirements. Equipment includes insulating rubber gloves, rubber sleeves, personal climbing equipment, and dielectric overshoes.
Task Groups:
F18.15.06 on Insulating Aprons
Chairman:Tom Rege(858) 654-8214
F18.15.07 on Climbing Equipment
Chairman:Andy Batty(607) 773-2400
F18.15.09 on D120 Rubber Insulating Gloves
Chairman:Doug Lovette(865) 694-6846
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.15. See the Website at for the most current editions.
D120Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
D1051Specification for Rubber Insulating Sleeves
F496Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
F696Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens
F887Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
F1116Test Method for Determining Dielectric Strength of Overshoe Footwear
F1117Specification for Dielectric Overshoe Footwear
F2677 Specification for Electrically Insulating Aprons
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.25 ON INSULATING COVER-UP EQUIPMENT
Chairman:Vladimir Ostrovsky(847) 679-6700
Vice Chairman:John Miller(515) 292-1422
Secretary:John Miller(515) 292-1422
SCOPE: Development of specifications and test methods for insulating protective cover-up equipment, including but not limited to, matting, blankets, covers, line hose, plastic guard equipment, PVC, and rubber sheeting.
Task Groups:
F18.25.01 on Revision to D178 Matting
Chairman:James Lancour(770) 736-1678
F18.25.05 on Revision F478 In Service Line Hose
Chairman:Peter Senin(609) 387-3404
Vice Chairman:Allen Bingham(770) 474-0353
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 for the most current editions.
D178Specification for Rubber Insulating Matting
D1048Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets
D1049Specification for Rubber Insulating Covers
D1050Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose
F478Specification for In Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
F479Specification for In Service Care of Insulating Blankets
F712Test Methods for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
F968Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
F1742Specification for PVC Insulating Sheeting
F2320Specification for Rubber Insulating Sheeting
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.35 ON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Chairman:John Malloy(573) 682-8287
Vice Chairman:Sidney McCarver(205) 664-6261
Secretary:Marcia Eblen(925) 866-5304
SCOPE: Development of specifications and methods for in-service testing of tools and equipment to provide adequate protection to workers for their particular occupational hazards. Provide detailed requirements for tools and equipment and specifications for the significant materials used in their manufacture. Development of test methods and detailed requirements for in-service integrity for tools and equipment that provide electrical protection for workers.
Task Groups:
F18.35.03 on Telescoping Hot Sticks
Chairman:Jerry Cates(770) 922-6778
F18.35.13 on Clampsticks
Chairman:Jerry Cates(770) 922-6778
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 Kolcio(614) 873-6473
F18.35.34 on In-Service Test for Rope with Special Electrical Properties
Chairman:Jim Tomaseski(202) 728-6040
F18.35.35 on Arc Suppression Blankets
Chairman:Allen Bingham(770) 474-0353
F18.35.36 on Revisions to F1505
Chairman:Russ Goldman(847) 677-9500
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of F18.35. See the Website at for the most current editions.
F711Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
F1505Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
F1564Specification for Structure-Mounted Insulating Work Platforms for Electrical Workers
F1701Specification for Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
F1796Specification for High Voltage Detectors - Part 1 Capacitive Type to be Used for Voltages Exceeding 600 Volts AC
F1825 Specification for Fixed Length Clampstick Type Live Line Tools
F1826 Specification for Live Line and Measuring Telescoping Tools
F2522Standard Test Method for Determining the Protective Performance of a Shield Attached on Live
Line Tools or on Racking Rods for Electric Arc Hazards
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.45 ON MECHANICAL APPARATUS
Chairman:Clay King(573) 682-1721
Vice Chairman:Allen Bingham(770) 474-0353
Secretary:Clayton Byars(404) 506-3183
SCOPE: Development of specifications and test methods for electrical protective mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, temporary protective grounds, by-pass jumpers, equipotential mats, and induction breaking devices.
Task Groups:
F18.45.01 on F855 Specifications For Temporary Grounding
Chairman:Clay King(573) 682-1721
F18.45.15 on In-Service Testing of Grounds
Chairman:Huel Gunter(330) 296-6497
Vice Chairman:Lewis Shaw(269) 945-9541
Secretary:Marcia Eblen(925) 866-5304
F18.45.18 on Equipotential Mats Test Method
Chairman:
F18.45.19 on Induction Breaking Devices
Chairman:
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.45. See the Website at for the most current editions.
F855Specification for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De- Energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
F2249Standard Specification for In-Service Test Methods for Temporary Grounding Jumper Assemblies Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
F2321Standard Specification for Flexible Insulated Temporary By-Pass Jumpers
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.55 ON Non-Destructive Test Methods for Aerial Devices
Chairman:William Veal(404) 608-5397
Vice Chairman:Jerry Tanner(205) 369-5168
Secretary:Jim Sytsma(231) 766-5099
SCOPE: The development of methods, procedures, and inspection practices forthe non-destructive testing of aerial personnel devices, used primarily by workers for electrical protection.
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.55. See the Website at for the most current editions.
F914Test Method for Acoustic Emission for Insulated and Non-Insulated Aerial Personnel Devices Without Supplemental Load Handling Attachments
F1430Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Insulated and Non-Insulated Aerial Personnel Devices with Supplemental Load Handling Attachments
F1797Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Insulated Digger Derricks
F2174Standard Practice for Verifying Acoustic Emission Sensor Response
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.60 ON TERMINOLOGY
Chairman:Ed Moore(919) 467-3605
Vice Chairman:Jerry Cates (770) 922-6778
Secretary:Hugh Hoagland(502) 314-7158
SCOPE: Development of standards defining and otherwise describing common terms used in ASTM Committee F18 standards on electrical protective equipment for workers. Acts as a resource for other subcommittees that need to write definitions.
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.60. See the Website at for the most current editions.
F819Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
F1236Guide 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:Jim Tomaseski(202) 728-6040
SCOPE: Development of specifications and test methods for protective wearing apparel for electrical workers, including but not limited to, fabrics, clothing, rainwear, and eye and face protection.
Task Groups:
F18.65.01 on Test Methods
Chairman:Ernie Jones (interim)(416) 626-3801
Vice Chairman:David Loftin(615) 565-5295
F18.65.02 on Revision of F1506
Chairman:Tom Neal(203) 458-2208
Vice Chairman:
Secretary: Diane Hess(704) 554-3313
F18.65.03 on Rainwear
Chairman: Tom Neal(203) 458-2280
Vice Chairman:Hugh Hoagland(502) 314-7158
Secretary:Andrew Wirts(317) 882-5742
F18.65.04 on Eye and Face Protection
Chairman:Jack Hirschmann(508) 999-4442
Vice Chairman:Hugh Hoagland(502) 314-7158
F18.65.05 on Revision of F1959
Chairman:Bill Baitinger(773) 523-7000
F18.65.06 on Mannequin Test Method
Chairman:Tom Neal(203) 458-2208
F18.65.07 on Revision of F2178
Chairman:Hugh Hoagland(502) 314-7158
The following standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F18.65. See the Website at for the most current editions.
F1506Performance Specification for Flame Resistant Textile Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards
F1891Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
F1958/F1958M Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins
F1959/F1959M Test Method for Determining the Arc Thermal Performance Value of Materials for Clothing
F2178Test method for Determining the Arc Rating of Face Protective Products
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.93 on NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ACTIVITIES
Chairman:Nestor Kolcio(614) 873-6473
Vice Chairman:Steve Willis(205) 679-6700
Secretary:Clay King(573) 682-1721
SCOPE: Establishes, maintains and coordinates liaison with national and international standards organizations with activities related to the scope of F18. This Subcommittee, as part of its liaison activities, acts in an established protocol to coordinate the use or transfer of technical information in whole or in part between F18 and other standards organizations.
Task Groups:
F18.93.01 on Liaison
Chairman: Vladimir Ostrovsky(847) 679-6700
Vice Chairman: Bob Isiminger(202) 693-2277
SCOPE: Maintains liaison and reports on liaison activities with national and international standards organizations with activities related to the scope of F18. This Task Group consists of liaison representatives to other national and international standards organizations, such as other ASTM committees, IEEE, OSHA, NESC, NFPA 70E, IEC TC 78, CNELEC, and others.
F18.93.02 on Coordination
Chairman:
SCOPE: Acts in an established protocol to coordinate the use or transfer of technical information in whole or in part between F18 and other standards organizations. This Task Group consists of F18 members who are actively involved in standards that are relative to F18 in other national or international standards organizations.
F18.93.03 on NFPA 70E
Chairman:Allen Bingham(770) 474-0353
Vice Chairman:Tom Rege(858) 654-8214
Secretary:Tom Neal(203) 458-2280
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.94 on LONG RANGE PLANNING
Chairman:Ernie Pauliny(732) 764-3030
Vice Chairman:Ed Moore(919) 467-3605
Secretary:Allen Bingham(770) 474-0353
SCOPE: Addresses long range planning for the Committee. Periodically evaluates Committee operations relative to Committee scope, industry needs, and other related activities. Develops and recommends to the Executive Subcommittee a long range plan which considers Committee performance and future direction.
SUBCOMMITTEE F18.95 on AWARDS
Chairman:Doug Lovette(865) 241-5224
Vice Chairman:Ernie Pauliny(732) 764-3030
Secretary:
SCOPE: Responsible for, but not limited to, submission of nominations for the ASTM Award of Merit, F18 Award of Excellence, Committee Honorary Members, Committee Wall Plaques and Certificates of Appreciation, and any other Committee and Society awards.
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