ASTM F478-14a PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating line hose and covers for protection of workers from accidental contact with energized electrical wires or equipment.

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.1.

ASTM F478-14a Referenced Document

ASTM D1049 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Covers
ASTM D1050 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose
ASTM D2865 Standard Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing
ASTM F819 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers

2023 ASTM F478-14a(2023) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2019 ASTM F478-14a(2019) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2014 ASTM F478-14a Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2014 ASTM F478-14 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2009 ASTM F478-09 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
1992 ASTM F478-92(2007) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
1992 ASTM F478-92(1999) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers