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These test methods contain test protocols that are used to evaluate the performance of footwear when exposed to a variety of hazards (for example, impact, compression, conductivity, and shock). These test methods replace those found in ANSI Z41, which are the predecessor to these test methods.
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
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29 CFR 1910.136(b)(1)(i) | Employers must ensure protective footwear complies with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ASTM F-2412-2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F-2413-2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear"; (ii) ANSI Z41-1999, “American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear”; (iii) ANSI Z41-1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear.” | ASTM F2412-05 Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection. |
29 CFR 1915.156(b)(1)(i) | Employers must ensure protective footwear complies with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ASTM F–2412–2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F–2413–2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear”; (ii) ANSI Z41–1999, “American National Standard for Personal Protection—Protective Footwear”; or (iii) ANSI Z41–1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection—Protective Footwear.” | ASTM F2412-05 Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection. |
29 CFR 1917.94(a)(1)(i) | Employers must ensure that protective footwear complies with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ASTM F–2412–2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F–2413–2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear”; (ii) ANSI Z41–1999, “American National Standard for Personal Protection—Protective Footwear”; or (iii) ANSI Z41–1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection—Protective Footwear.” | ASTM F2412-05 Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection. |
29 CFR 1918.104(a)(1)(i) | Employers must ensure that protective footwear complies with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ASTM F–2412–2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F–2413–2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear”; (ii) ANSI Z41–1999, “American National Standard for Personal Protection—Protective Footwear”; or (iii) ANSI Z41–1991, “American National Standard for Personal Protection—Protective Footwear.” | ASTM F2412-05 Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection. |
Standards are available for purchase from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), see webstore.ansi.org, and from ASTM International, see www.astm.org.