Apr 01, 2006

ASTM International announces that the new, twelfth edition of ASTM Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers is now available. The volume, offered in print or CD-ROM, includes 39 ASTM standards that help choose the right tools, equipment, materials, and test methods to protect workers from electrical hazards.

39 standards cover, among other topics:

• Acoustic emission sensor response,
• Arc rating of face protective products,
• Temporary grounding jumper assemblies,
• Flexible insulated temporary by-pass jumpers,
• Live line and measuring telescoping tools,
• Rubber insulated materials and products,
• Plastic guard equipment,
• Acoustic emission for insulated aerial personnel devices,
• Dielectric footwear,
• Insulated hand tools, and
• High voltage detectors.

Copies of ASTM Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers are available for $87 either on CD (ISBN: 0-8031-4257-9; stock #: ELECPR06CD) or in print (220 pages, soft cover, Print ISBN: 0-8031-4256-0; stock #: ELECPR06) and can be purchased from ASTM Customer Service (telephone: 610/832-9585; fax: 610/832-9555; or e-mail: https://www.astm.org/contact/), or online at http://www.astm.org.

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