ASTM F2801-19(2023)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Paintball Player Safety Briefing
Standard Practice for Paintball Player Safety Briefing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Specific safety rules and procedures are important in order to minimize the risk of injury to persons in the general area of paintball markers and gas propellant storage vessels.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard is intended to satisfy the demand for basic safety information, which should be understood by each paintball game participant, prior to the start of the player’s first game on the day of play.
1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct, which might affect the safety of persons who are in close proximity to a paintball marker or a propellant gas storage vessel.
1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by every person who is in, or near, an area where paintballs are being shot, and to the use of safety equipment related to paintball games or paintball target shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed any time a paintball marker is being handled.
1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for paintball game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for proper field operation conforming to Specification F1777.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2023
- Technical Committee
- F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
- Drafting Committee
- F08.24 - Paintball and Equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2010
Overview
ASTM F2801-19(2023), titled Standard Practice for Paintball Player Safety Briefing, is an international standard developed by ASTM International. This standard provides essential safety briefing procedures for paintball game participants, focusing on minimizing the risk of injury when paintball markers and gas propellant storage vessels are used. It is designed to give game organizers a clear framework for communicating basic paintball safety rules and procedures to every player prior to their first game each day.
Key Topics
1. Importance of Safety Briefings
- Ensures every participant understands the hazards associated with paintball equipment and game activities.
- Addresses personal conduct rules affecting those in proximity to paintball markers and gas storage vessels.
2. Mandatory Safety Measures
- Goggle Requirements: Every person must wear approved eye protection (goggles) whenever outside of safe zones. Goggles must never be removed in designated areas until the individual is inside a safe area with barrel blocking devices in place.
- Barrel Blocking Devices: Markers must be equipped with barrel blocking devices any time they are not in a shooting or playing zone or as directed by an official.
- Marker Velocity Checks: Paintball marker velocities must comply with established limits, with checks before use and throughout the playing day as required by officials.
3. Player and Equipment Safety Procedures
- Instructions on how to load, unload, and safely use all paintball markers and devices, particularly for rental equipment.
- Detailed processes for safely handling incidents such as goggles being dislodged or impaired vision.
- Proper procedures for filling propellant gas cylinders.
4. Emergency Response
- All participants must be briefed on emergency protocols and actions to take in case of accidents or other urgent situations during paintball activities.
Applications
This standard is a foundational resource for:
- Paintball Field Operators: Ensuring all employees and referees are aligned with industry-recognized safety briefings as part of daily operations.
- Game Organizers: Providing a consistent, minimum level of player safety information before each participant’s first game of the day.
- Paintball Participants: Educating players on mandatory safety requirements and personal conduct expectations within paintball facilities.
- Equipment Rental Providers: Outlining the essential instruction required for users of rental markers and safety gear.
By adhering to ASTM F2801, facilities and event organizers support safer environments, reduce liability, and promote responsible participation in paintball sports.
Related Standards
The following referenced ASTM standards are closely related to ASTM F2801 and support comprehensive paintball safety:
- ASTM F1776: Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports - covers mandatory protective eyewear.
- ASTM F1777: Practice for Paintball Game Site Operation - provides guidance on safe field operations.
- ASTM F1979: Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of Paintball - defines safe paintball projectile specifications.
- ASTM F2271: Specification for Paintball Marker Barrel Blocking Devices - details requirements for barrel plugs and socks.
- ASTM F2272: Specification for Paintball Markers - covers essential safety aspects of paintball markers themselves.
These standards, when implemented together, deliver robust safety management for all aspects of paintball play.
Keywords: paintball safety briefing, player safety, ASTM F2801, paintball marker safety, paintball field operator, equipment safety procedures, eye protection, paintball standard, gas propellant vessel, paintball emergency procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F2801-19(2023) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Paintball Player Safety Briefing". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 Specific safety rules and procedures are important in order to minimize the risk of injury to persons in the general area of paintball markers and gas propellant storage vessels. SCOPE 1.1 This standard is intended to satisfy the demand for basic safety information, which should be understood by each paintball game participant, prior to the start of the player’s first game on the day of play. 1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct, which might affect the safety of persons who are in close proximity to a paintball marker or a propellant gas storage vessel. 1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by every person who is in, or near, an area where paintballs are being shot, and to the use of safety equipment related to paintball games or paintball target shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed any time a paintball marker is being handled. 1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for paintball game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for proper field operation conforming to Specification F1777. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 Specific safety rules and procedures are important in order to minimize the risk of injury to persons in the general area of paintball markers and gas propellant storage vessels. SCOPE 1.1 This standard is intended to satisfy the demand for basic safety information, which should be understood by each paintball game participant, prior to the start of the player’s first game on the day of play. 1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct, which might affect the safety of persons who are in close proximity to a paintball marker or a propellant gas storage vessel. 1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by every person who is in, or near, an area where paintballs are being shot, and to the use of safety equipment related to paintball games or paintball target shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed any time a paintball marker is being handled. 1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for paintball game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for proper field operation conforming to Specification F1777. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2801-19(2023) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F2801-19(2023) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM F1776-18, ASTM F1776-16, ASTM F2271-11(2015), ASTM F1776-14, ASTM F1979-10(2014), ASTM F2272-13, ASTM F1776-12, ASTM F2272-12, ASTM F1777-12, ASTM F2272-11, ASTM F1777-11, ASTM F2271-11, ASTM F2271-10, ASTM F1776-10, ASTM F2272-10. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2801 − 19 (Reapproved 2023) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Paintball Player Safety Briefing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2801; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This standard is intended to provide paintball game organizers with safety information, which can
be given to each game participant prior to the participant’s first game of the day. The intent is to revise
this specification whenever substantive information becomes available which justifies revising
existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This standard is intended to satisfy the demand for basic
2.1 ASTM Standards:
safety information, which should be understood by each
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball
paintball game participant, prior to the start of the player’s first
Sports
game on the day of play.
F1777 Practice for Paintball Game Site Operation
F1979 Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of
1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct,
Paintball
which might affect the safety of persons who are in close
F2271 Specification for Paintball Marker Barrel Blocking
proximity to a paintball marker or a propellant gas storage
Devices
vessel.
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by
every person who is in, or near, an area where paintballs are
3. Terminology
being shot, and to the use of safety equipment related to
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
paintball games or paintball target shooting activities. These
3.1.1 barrel blocking device, n—device designed to prevent
procedures are to be followed any time a paintball marker is
a paintball from being expelled from a paintball marker,
being handled.
conforming to Specification F2271.
1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for paintball
3.1.2 goggles, n—consist of eye protection devices that
game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for
comply with Specification F1776.
proper field operation conforming to Specification F1777.
3.1.3 paintball, n—a projectile, comprised of a shell and a
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
fill, designed to be discharged from a paintball marker and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
conforming to Specification F1979.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.4 paintball marker, n—device specifically designed to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
discharge paintballs conforming to Specification F2272.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—The device is sometimes referred to as
a paintball gun.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F2801 – 19. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2801-19R23. the ASTM website.
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F2801 − 19 (2023)
3.1.5 safe area, n—area where the discharge of paintballs is 6.1.5 Just because a person is eliminated from a game does
not permitted and actions are taken to prevent accidental NOT mean that person can remove his or her goggles. Goggles
discharge of paintball markers conforming with Specification must not be removed until the person wearing them is in a
F1777. designated safe area. Goggles must always stay on, until barrel
blocking devices are securely in place.
4. Significance and Use
6.2 Barrel Blocking Requirements—A
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