Work Item
ASTM WK31804
New Guide for Testing and Optimal Selection of Radiological Protection Garments
1. Scope
This Committee will develop standard specifications, test methods, practices, guides, terminology, and classifications for protective clothing and related personal protective equipment (PPE) designed and constructed to protect the user from potential occupational hazards. Where applicable, this committee will also develop the requirements for conformity assessment of protective clothing and related personal protective equipment. This Committee will coordinate its efforts with other ASTM Committees and outside organizations having mutual interests.
Keywords
protective clothing; radiological; radiation; alpha; beta, gamma; X-ray; protective suits; garments; PPE; optimization; selection; gloves; footwear
Rationale
Working in ionizing radiological environments such as nuclear energy, military, medical, or laboratory settings presents an array of personal protection issues. Fundamental hazards come from whole body and extremity radiation fields as well as external (skin) and internal contamination. Exposure from ambient radiation fields is controlled through proper planning of time, distance, and shielding and is subject to regulatory limits. Contamination potential is minimized by work area controls and prescription of PPE.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 01-26-2011
Technical Contact: Steve Simonson
Item: 011
Ballot: F23 (13-02)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 003
Ballot: F23 (20-08)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 005
Ballot: F23 (21-02)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution