ASTM F2122-05
(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 are in inch-pound units and are to be regarded as the 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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An American National Standard
Designation:F2122–05
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 3.2.5 full body harness—a component with a design of
straps that is fastened about the person in a manner so as to
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user
contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at
safety devices on treestands.
least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders, with means
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
for attaching it to other components or subsystems.
regarded as the standard.
3.2.6 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device to assist
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
climbing with a climbing treestand.Astructure that allows the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
with his legs.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2.7 integral seat—a treestand seat which is attached to the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
base (where the user stands) platform.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.8 ladder treestand—a treestand that is secured to the
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tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
2.1 ASTM Standards:
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
F 2121 Practice for Treestand Labels
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
F 2123 Practice for Treestand Instructions
3.2.9 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—a
F 2337 Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
3. Terminology
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
3.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
use.)
ments are applicable to this practice.
3.2.10 platform—the horizontal structural area of a tree-
3.2 Definitions:
stand on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
3.2.1 backbar—the adjustable component of a climbing
3.2.11 tripod or tower stand—a tripod or tower stand is
treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to provide
constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
secured to a tree.
3.2.2 climbing stick—a device to assist climbing a tree
3.2.12 two person treestand—a ladder or hang-on treestand
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
designed and marketed for use by two persons simultaneously.
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
4. Summary of Practice
3.2.3 climbing treestand—a treestand that provides both the
4.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection,
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
availability and placement of user safety devices on treestands
desired elevation.
and climbing sticks particularly for quality assurance and
3.2.4 fall arrest system—a system that is assembled for the
adequacy of auxiliary safety including:
purpose of arresting an accidental fall of its user. A FAS
4.1.1 Use of instructions in anticipation of user error or
consists of a full body harness, lanyard, anchorage means, and
misuse.
connecting.
4.1.2 Availability of instructions in case of their loss.
4.1.3 User fall protection (fall arrest system).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
4.1.4 Interconnects (two piece units).
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
4.1.5 Auxiliary security.
Archery Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 2122 – 01.
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F2122–05
5. Significance and Use 6.2.3.2 In the case of climbing treestands, the features of the
fall arrest system shall include allowing the user to have it
5.1 This practice is provided to de
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