ASTM F479-06
Historical Standard: ASTM F479-06 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
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ASTM F479
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating blankets for protection of workers from accidental contact with live electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. The product requirements and acceptance testing are as shown in Specification D 1048.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. See Section 6 and for specific precautionary statements.
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
D1048 Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets
D2865 Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
ANSI Standard
C84.1 Voltage Ratings for Electric Power Systems and Equipment (60 Hz)Keywords
electrical insulating blankets; lineman; lineman protective equipment; Blankets--rubber insulating; Dielectric proof voltage; Electrical insulating materials--specifications; Electrical protective equipment--specifications; In-service evaluation/monitoring--medical applications; Inspection
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working)
DOI: 10.1520/F0479-06
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