AS/NZS 4821:2006

1 - AS/NZS 4821:2006 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS-REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4 TYPES AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF FOOTWEAR
8 - 1.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS™ FOOTWEAR
8 - 1.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
8 - 1.7 TRAINING
9 - SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR WHOLE FOOTWEAR
9 - 2.1 SAMPLING AND CONDITIONING
9 - 2.2 REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.2.1 Types and classifications requirements
11 - SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
11 - 3.1 GENERAL
14 - 3.2 LACES
14 - 3.3 THREADS
14 - 3.3.1 Thread strength
15 - 3.3.2 Exposed threads-Thread melting
15 - 3.4 WHOLE FOOTWEAR HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
15 - 3.5 THERMAL BEHAVIOUR
15 - 3.5.1 Contact heat
15 - 3.5.2 Radiant heat
15 - 3.5.3 Flame
15 - 3.6 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF UPPER TO CUTTING
15 - 3.7 RIGIDITY OF TOE
16 - 3.8 OUTSOLE
16 - 3.8.1 Cleat design
16 - 3.8.2 Waist area cleat height
16 - 3.8.3 Breast heel
17 - 3.9 RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
17 - 3.10 RESISTANCE TO MICRO-ORGANISMS
17 - 3.11 ZIPPER (SLIDE FASTENER)
17 - 3.12 EYELET AND STUD POST ATTACHMENT
17 - 3.13 SLIP RESISTANCE
17 - 3.14 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
17 - 3.14.1 General
17 - 3.14.2 Electrical Insulating
17 - 3.14.3 Antistatic
17 - 3.15 pH VALUE
18 - 3.16 LEATHER CHROMIUM CONTENT
19 - SECTION 4 TEST METHODS
19 - 4.1 THREAD AND LACE HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
19 - 4.1.1 Principle
19 - 4.1.2 Apparatus
19 - 4.1.3 Specimen
19 - 4.1.4 Procedure
19 - 4.1.5 Report
19 - 4.2 HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
19 - 4.2.1 Principle
20 - 4.2.2 Apparatus
20 - 4.2.3 Specimens
20 - 4.2.4 Procedure
20 - 4.2.5 Report
20 - 4.3 CONTACT HEAT
20 - 4.4 RADIANT HEAT
20 - 4.5 FLAME RESISTANCE
21 - 4.6 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF UPPER TO CUTTING
22 - 4.7 RIGIDITY OF TOE
22 - 4.8 ZIPPER
22 - 4.8.1 Puller attachment strength
22 - 4.8.2 Lateral strength test
23 - 4.9 EYELET AND STUD
23 - 4.9.1 Principle
23 - 4.9.2 Apparatus
23 - 4.9.3 Preparation of test specimens
23 - 4.9.4 Procedure
24 - 4.10 THREAD STRENGTH
24 - 4.11 WATER RESISTANCE
25 - SECTION 5 MARKING
25 - 5.1 BASIC MARKING
26 - 5.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
26 - 5.2.1 Information for use
27 - 5.2.2 Electrical insulation footwear
27 - 5.2.3 Antistatic footwear
29 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLE GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PERFORMING A RISK ASSESSMENT
29 - A1 GENERAL
29 - A2 DETERMINATION OF TYPES OF FOOTWEAR
29 - A3 GENERAL APPROACH FOR CONDUCTING A RISK ASSESSMENT
30 - A4 FACTORS FOR IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING FIRE FIGHTER RISKS
30 - A4.1 General
30 - A4.2 Level of firefighter training and experience
30 - A4.3 Level of fitness and health of the firefighter
30 - A4.4 Function of the firefighter at the incident scene
31 - A4.5 Environmental conditions at the incident scene
31 - A4.6 Specific hazards to be faced at the incident scene
31 - A4.7 Known limitations of firefighting footwear and other PPE
31 - A4.8 Appropriate fit of firefighting footwear
31 - A4.9 Type and application of command system at the incident scene
32 - APPENDIX B - ASSESSMENT OF FOOTWEAR

This Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for three (3) types of footwear for firefighters.

This Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for three (3) types of footwear for firefighters.

Originated as AS/NZS 4821(INT):2001.
Previous edition AS/NZS 4821(INT):2002.
Third edition 2006.