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ASTM F1490-96

(Terminology)

Standard Terminology Relating to Search and Rescue

Standard Terminology Relating to Search and Rescue

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1.1 This terminology standard is a compilation of definitions of terms, abbreviations and acronyms used in the search and rescue field collected in order to provide consistency in communication when used in actual operations, training and literature dealing with this field.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Dec-1995
ICS
01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies)
Technical Committee
F32 - Search and Rescue
Drafting Committee
F32.03 - Personnel, Training and Education
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaced By
ASTM F1490-04 - Standard Terminology Relating to Search and Rescue
Effective Date
01-Jan-2004
Referred By
ASTM F1764-97(2018) - Standard Guide for Selection of Hardline Communication Systems for Confined-Space Rescue
Effective Date
01-Jan-1996
Referred By
ASTM F1616-95(2016) - Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Practice in the Wilderness or Delayed or Prolonged Transport Settings
Effective Date
01-Jan-1996

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Designation: F 1490 – 96
Standard Terminology Relating to
Search and Rescue
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1490; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope belayer, n—the one who performs the belay.
brake bar rack, n—a variable friction device consisting of a
1.1 This terminology standard is a compilation of defini-
u-shaped metal bar to which are attached several metal bars
tions of terms, abbreviations and acronyms used in the search
that create friction on the rope. Also known as a rappel rack.
and rescue field collected in order to provide consistency in
chest harness, n—a type of harness worn around the chest for
communication when used in actual operations, training and
upper body support.
literature dealing with this field.
evacuation, n—the process used to move the patient/subject
2. Terminology between the completion of extraction and the beginning of
transportation.
access, n—the process of reaching the patients or subjects and
extraction, n—the process of removing the patient/subject
establishing physical contact with them.
from an immediately hazardous environment along with
assessment, treatment, stabilization, and packaging.
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-32 on Search
and Rescue and is the direc
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