AS/NZS 4821(INT):2001

1 - AS/NZS 4821(Int):2001 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS-REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - INTRODUCTION
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.5 CLASSIFICATION OF FOOTWEAR
8 - 1.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS’ FOOTWEAR
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 THREAD
14 - 3.4 WHOLE FOOTWEAR HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
14 - 3.5 THERMAL BEHAVIOUR
14 - 3.5.1 Contact heat
14 - 3.5.2 Radiant heat
14 - 3.5.3 Flame
14 - 3.6 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF UPPER TO CUTTING
14 - 3.7 RIGIDITY OF TOE
15 - 3.8 OUTSOLE
15 - 3.8.1 Cleat design
15 - 3.8.2 Waist area cleat height
15 - 3.8.3 Breast heel
15 - 3.9 RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
15 - 3.10 RESISTANCE TO MICRO-ORGANISMS
16 - 3.11 ZIPPER (SLIDE FASTENER)
16 - 3.12 EYELET AND STUD POST ATTACHMENT
16 - 3.13 SLIP RESISTANCE
16 - 3.14 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
16 - 3.14.1 General
16 - 3.14.2 Electrical Insulating
16 - 3.14.3 Antistatic
16 - 3.15 pH VALUE
17 - SECTION 4 TEST METHODS
17 - 4.1 THREAD AND LACE HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
17 - 4.1.1 Principle
17 - 4.1.2 Apparatus
17 - 4.1.3 Specimen
17 - 4.1.4 Procedure
17 - 4.1.5 Report
17 - 4.2 HEAT RESISTANCE TEST
17 - 4.2.1 Principle
18 - 4.2.2 Apparatus
18 - 4.2.3 Specimens
18 - 4.2.4 Procedure
18 - 4.2.5 Report
18 - 4.3 CONTACT HEAT
18 - 4.4 RADIANT HEAT
19 - 4.5 FLAME RESISTANCE
20 - 4.6 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF UPPER TO CUTTING
20 - 4.7 RIGIDITY OF TOE
20 - 4.8 ZIPPER
20 - 4.8.1 Puller attachment strength
20 - 4.8.2 Lateral strength test
21 - 4.9 EYELET AND STUD
21 - 4.9.1 Principle
21 - 4.9.2 Apparatus
21 - 4.9.3 Preparation of test specimens
22 - 4.9.4 Procedure
23 - SECTION 5 MARKING
23 - 5.1 BASIC MARKING
24 - 5.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
24 - 5.2.1 Information for use
25 - 5.2.2 Electrical insulation footwear
25 - 5.2.3 Antistatic footwear
27 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLE GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PERFORMING A RISK ASSESSMENT
27 - A1 GENERAL
27 - A2 DETERMINATION OF TYPES OF FOOTWEAR
27 - A3 GENERAL APPROACH FOR CONDUCTING A RISK ASSESSMENT
28 - A4 RECOMMENDED FACTORS FOR IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING FIRE FIGHTER RISKS
28 - A4.1 General
28 - A4.2 Level of firefighter training and experience
28 - A4.3 Level of fitness and health of the firefighter
29 - A4.4 Function of the firefighter at the incident scene
29 - A4.5 Environmental conditions at the incident scene
29 - A4.6 Specific hazards to be faced at the incident scene
29 - A4.7 Known limitations of firefighting footwear and other PPE
29 - A4.8 Appropriate fit of firefighting footwear
29 - A4.9 Type and application of command system at the incident scene

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

This Interim Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for three (3) types of footwear for firefighters.Selection of the type of footwear for firefighters should be made following a comprehensive risk assessment.NOTE: Guidelines on performing a risk assessment are given in Appendix A.

First published as AS/NZS 4821(Int):2001.