ASTM F 3048 : 2013

Name: ASTM F 3048 : 2013
Brand: ASTM
Price: 64.04 GBP

Superseded

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Standard Guide for Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Operations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-12-2013

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 13.02, 2015 Defines a framework within which swiftwater/flood Search and Rescue (SAR) operations shall be conducted as part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS).

1.1This guide establishes a framework within which swiftwater/flood Search and Rescue (SAR) operations shall be conducted as part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/ Incident Command System (ICS).

1.2The requirements of this guide shall apply to individuals, agencies, and organizations that respond to swiftwater/flood SAR operations, including those not regulated by government mandates.

1.3This document does not define the specific training required for personnel involved in swiftwater/flood SAR operations. Refer to local, state, federal, public, and private swiftwater rescue certification and operations courses that satisfy the existing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

1.4This guide includes references more common to the United States of America, but may be adapted for use elsewhere.

1.5This 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 or as defined within a (regional or geographical) response region or by the AHJ.

Committee	F 32
DocumentType	Guide
Pages	9
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM F 3048 : 2013 : EDT 1

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