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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers insulating lifting links used for protection of workers positioning a load from accidental contact of the load lifting equipment with live electrical conductors, apparatus, and circuits.
1.2 This specification includes design, material, and testing requirements for the manufacturer and in-service inspection, testing and care requirements for the user or the agent of the user.
1.3 Insulating links whose primary application does not pertain to power line electrical safety are not within the scope of this specification.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
ISO Standard
ISO 7500–1IEEE Standard
IEEE 4 Standard Techniques for High-Voltage TestingICS Code
ICS Number Code 53.020.30 (Accessories for lifting equipment)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code
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DOI: 10.1520/F2973-16
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ASTM F2973-16, Standard Specification for Insulating Lifting Links for Load Lifting Equipment Working Near Energized Power Lines, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2016, www.astm.org
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