1、Designation:F212213An American National StandardStandard Practice forTreestand Safety Devices1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2122;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A numbe
2、r in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing usersafety devices on treestands.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas st
3、andard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applic
4、a-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2121 Practice for Treestand LabelsF2123 Practice for Treestand InstructionsF2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System3.Terminology3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-ments are ap
5、plicable to this practice.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 backbar,nadjustable component of a climbing tree-stand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide support.The backbar may be rigid or flexible.3.2.2 climbing stick,ndevice to assist climbing a treeprimarily to a fixed position treestand.A structur
6、e that issecured to the tree and allows the user to support his weightand climb to the desired height on the tree.3.2.3 climbing treestand,ntreestand that provides both themeans to ascend the tree,and allow the user to remain at adesired elevation.3.2.4 fall arrest system,nsystem that is assembled f
7、or thepurpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user.A FASconsists of a full body harness,lanyard,anchorage means,andconnecting.3.2.5 full body harness,ncomponent with a design ofstraps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as tocontain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces
8、 over atleast the upper thighs,pelvis,chest,and shoulders,with meansfor attaching it to other components or subsystems.3.2.6 handclimber,or climbing aid,ndevice to assistclimbing with a climbing treestand.A structure that allows theuser to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestandwith his
9、 legs.3.2.7 integral seat,ntreestand seat which is attached tothe base(where the user stands)platform.3.2.8 ladder treestand,ntreestand that is secured to thetree at the elevation where the platform is located.(The laddertreestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and hassteps that are u
10、sed to reach the platform or hunting position.)3.2.9 non-climbing,fixed position or hang-on treestand,ntreestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where itis used.(The user usually ascends the tree by some means andthen lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it foruse.)3.
11、2.10 platform,nhorizontal structural area of a treestandon which the user stands and/or places his feet.3.2.11 suspension relief device,ndevice to allow relief ofa persons weight on the lower extremities if suspended in aharness or allow the user to descend to the ground.The deviceis to help maintai
12、n circulation in the legs and help preventsuspension trauma(blood pooling).3.2.12 tripod or tower stand,ntripod or tower stand isconstructed to be self-supporting and is not required to besecured to a tree.3.2.13 two person treestand,nladder or hang-on treestanddesigned and marketed for use by two p
13、ersons simultaneously.4.Summary of Practice4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection,availability and placement of user safety devices on treestandsand climbing sticks particularly for quality assurance andadequacy of auxiliary safety including:1This practice is under the jurisdiction
14、of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.18 on Treestands.Current edition approved June 1,2013.Published July 2013.Originally approvedin 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2122 08.DOI:10.1520/F2122-13.2F
15、or referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West
16、Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error ormisuse.4.1.2 Availability of instructions in case of their loss.4.1.3 User fall protection(fall arrest system).4.1.4 Interconnects(two piece units).4.1.5 Auxiliary security.4.1.6 Securing and pivot stabilizing for ladder treestands.5.Significance and Use5.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintainuniformity in practices for availability,use,and selection ofsafety devices on treestands and
