1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of garments and devices worn to protect the lower body (legs) when operating a chainsaw.2
1.2 This test method may be used to test for compliance to minimum performance requirements in established safety standards.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. NOTE 1—The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F3324-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D1056 Standard Specification for Sponge and Expanded Cellular Rubber Products
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1776/D1776M Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles*, 2020-02-01 Update
ASTM F1494 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
ASTM F3324-19 history
2023ASTM F3324-19(2023) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Leg Protective Devices
2019ASTM F3324-19 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Leg-Protective Devices
2018ASTM F3324-18 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Leg-Protective Devices