ASTM F2122-08
(Practice)Standard Practice for Treestand Safety Devices
Standard Practice for Treestand Safety Devices
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is provided to develop and maintain uniformity in practices for availability, use, and selection of safety devices on treestands and climbing sticks, particularly with regard to quality assurance and safety.
It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user safety devices on treestands.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This 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.
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Designation: F2122 − 08 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Practice for
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Treestand Safety Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2122; 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.
1. Scope 3.2.4 fall arrest system, n—system that is assembled for the
purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user. A FAS
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, and
safety devices on treestands.
connecting.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.5 full body harness, n—component with a design of
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
straps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as to
standard.
contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders, with means
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.6 handclimber, or climbing aid, n—device to assist
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
with his legs.
2. Referenced Documents
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3.2.7 integral seat, n—treestand seat which is attached to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the base (where the user stands) platform.
F2121 Practice for Treestand Labels
F2123 Practice for Treestand Instructions
3.2.8 ladder treestand, n—treestand that is secured to the
F2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
3. Terminology
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
3.2.9 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand,
ments are applicable to this practice.
n—treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it
is used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
3.2 Definitions:
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
3.2.1 backbar, n—adjustable component of a climbing tree-
use.)
stand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide support.
The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
3.2.10 platform, n—horizontal structural area of a treestand
on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
3.2.2 climbing stick, n—device to assist climbing a tree
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
3.2.11 suspension relief device, n—device to allow relief of
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
a person’s weight on the lower extremities if suspended in a
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
harness. The device is to help maintain circulation in the legs
and help prevent suspension trauma (blood pooling).
3.2.3 climbing treestand, n—treestand that provides both the
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
3.2.12 tripod or tower stand, n—tripod or tower stand is
desired elevation.
constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
secured to a tree.
3.2.13 two person treestand, n—ladder or hang-on treestand
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
designed and marketed for use by two persons simultaneously.
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
Archery Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
4. Summary of Practice
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2122 – 05. DOI:
10.1520/F2122-08.
4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
availability and placement of user safety devices on treestands
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and climbing sticks particularly for quality assurance and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. adequacy of auxiliary safety including:
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4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error or 6.2.3.3 For two person treestands, there shall
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2122–05 Designation: F 2122 – 08
Standard Practice for
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Treestand Safety Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2122; 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
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user safety devices on treestands.
1.2The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as the standard.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.3 This 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 2121 Practice for Treestand Labels
F 2123 Practice for Treestand Instructions
F 2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
3. Terminology
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced documents are applicable to this practice.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 backbar—theadjustable, n—adjustablecomponentofaclimbingtreestandorhandclimberthatengagesthetreetoprovide
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
3.2.2 climbing stick—a device, n—device to assist climbing a tree primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight and climb to the desired height on the tree.
3.2.3 climbing treestand, n—atreestandthatprovidesboththemeanstoascendthetree,andallowtheusertoremainatadesired
elevation.
3.2.4 fall arrest system—a system, n—system that is assembled for the purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user.AFAS
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, and connecting.
3.2.5 full body harness, n—acomponent with a design of straps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as to contain
the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders, with means for attaching
it to other components or subsystems.
3.2.6 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device, n—device to assist climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows
the user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand with his legs.
3.2.7 integral seat, n—atreestand seat which is attached to the base (where the user stands) platform.
3.2.8 ladder treestand, n—atreestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
3.2.9 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand, n—atreestandthatissecuredtothetreeattheelevationwhereitisused.
(The user usually ascends the tree by some means and then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for use.)
3.2.10 platform—the horizontal, n—horizontal structural area of a treestand on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
3.2.11 tripod or tower stand—a tripod or tower stand is constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be secured to
a tree. suspension relief device, n—device to allow relief of a person’s weight on the lower extremities if suspended in a harness.
The device is to help maintain circulation in the legs and help prevent suspension trauma (blood pooling).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 onArchery
Products.
Current edition approved Oct.April 1, 2005.2008. Published October 2005.April 2008. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as
F 2122 – 015.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2.12 two person treestand—a ladder or hang-on treestand designed and marketed
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