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ASTM F1270-97(2023)

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Standard Practice for Preparing and Locating Emergency Muster Lists

Standard Practice for Preparing and Locating Emergency Muster Lists

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Muster lists are intended to provide both an effective plan for assigning personnel stations and duties in the event of any forseeable emergency, as well as a quick visual reference that a crewmember can look at to find out where to go, what to bring, and what duties to perform in the event of an emergency and must be posted at all times.  
3.2 The station bill has been changed to muster list. The term station bill may be used optionally.  
3.3 Since no two classes of vessels or facilities are identical, muster lists must be tailored for individual vessels or facilities.  
3.4 Muster lists are intended to be posted in conspicuous locations throughout the vessel for the use of the crew.  
3.5 Posted muster lists shall be at least 600 mm by 750 mm (24 in. by 30 in.).  
3.6 Muster lists shall outline the special duties and duty stations for each member of the crew, including the chain of command, for the various emergencies.  
3.7 As far as possible, duties shall be comparable with the regular work of the individual.  
3.8 The muster list shall set forth the various signals to be used for the calling of the crew to their stations and for giving instructions to them while at their stations as outlined in Section 4.  
3.9 The muster list shall illustrate the purpose of controls.  
3.10 The muster list shall illustrate the procedure for operating the launching device.  
3.11 The muster list shall give relevant instructions or warnings.  
3.12 The muster list should be able to be seen easily under emergency lighting conditions.  
3.13 The muster list must also display the symbols in accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18).  
3.14 The final muster list should be as simple as possible; and an accurate and up-to-date muster list should be maintained.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice sets forth the elements to be included in an emergency muster list, including emergency signals, and its location on a vessel or facility. This practice also includes emergency instructions for passengers.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

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Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Apr-2023
ICS
13.200 - Accident and disaster control
Technical Committee
F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
Drafting Committee
F25.07 - General Requirements
Current Stage
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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: F1270 − 97 (Reapproved 2023) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Preparing and Locating Emergency Muster Lists
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1270; 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
Title 33 and Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Safety of Life at Sea
Convention (SOLAS) contain requirements for muster lists. Emergency muster lists are required to be
on board tank vessels, passenger vessels, cargo vessels, oceanographic research vessels, nautical
school ships, mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), and outer continental shelf (OCS) facilities
other than MODUs. This practice is a consolidated source for muster list requirements, combining
requirements from all of the subparts of the Code of Federal Regulations listed above and SOLAS
1974 as amended through 1996.
1. Scope 2.2 Safety of Life at Sea Convention:
SOLAS 74 Internation Convention for the Safety of Life at
1.1 This practice sets forth the elements to be included in an
Sea, 1974 (as amended)
emergency muster list, including emergency signals, and its
2.3 Other Document:
location on a vessel or facility. This practice also includes
IMO Resolution A.760(18) Symbols Related to Life-Saving
emergency instructions for passengers.
Appliances and Arrangements
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
3. Significance and Use
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
3.1 Muster lists are intended to provide both an effective
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
plan for assigning personnel stations and duties in the event of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
any forseeable emergency, as well as a quick visual reference
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
that a crewmember can look at to find out where to go, what to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
bring, and what duties to perform in the event of an emergency
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and must be posted at all times.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2 The station bill has been changed to muster list. The
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
term station bill may be used optionally.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 3.3 Since no two classes of vessels or facilities are identical,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
muster lists must be tailored for individual vessels or facilities.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.4 Muster lists are intended to be posted in conspicuous
locations throughout the vessel for the use of the crew.
2. Referenced Documents
3.5 Posted muster lists shall be at least 600 mm by 750 mm
2.1 Code of Federal Regulations:
(24 in. by 30 in.).
Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters
3.6 Muster lists shall outline the special duties and duty
Title 46 Shipping
stations for each member of the crew, including the chain of
command, for the various emergencies.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and
3.7 As far as possible, duties shall be comparable with the
Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.07 on
regular work of the individual.
General Requirements.
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F1270 – 97 (2019).
DOI: 10.1520/F1270-97R23. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http:// Available from International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4, Albert
www.access.gpo.gov. Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, http://www.imo.org.
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F1270 − 97 (2023)
3.8 The muster list shall set forth the various signals to be 4.3.8.11 Manning of emergency squad assigned to deal with
used for the calling of the crew to their stations and for giving fires and other emergencies,
instructions to them while at their stations as outlined in 4.3.8.12 Administration of first aid,
Section 4. 4.3.8.13 The passenger vessel muster list should include the
procedures for locating and rescuing persons who may be
3.9 The muster list shall illustrate the purpose of controls.
trapped in the staterooms,
3.10 The muster list shall illustrate the procedure for oper-
4.3.8.14 Special duties assigned with respect to the use of
ating the launching device.
fire-fighting equipment and installations, and
3.11 The muster list shall give relevant instructions or 4.3.8.15 Such other duties as are necessary for the proper
handling of the vessel in an emergency.
warnings.
4.3.9 The duties assigned to members of the crew, generally
3.12 The muster list should be able to be seen easily under
from the steward’s department, in relation to passengers in case
emergency lighting conditions.
of emergency, including:
3.13 The muster list must also display the symbols in
4.3.9.1 Warning passengers and other persons on board,
accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18).
4.3.9.2 Seeing that passengers are suitably dressed and have
donned their lifejackets or immersion suits correctly,
3.14 The final muster list should be as simple as possible;
and an accurate and up-to-date muster list should be main- 4.3.9.3 Assembling passengers at muster stations,
4.3.9.4 Keeping order in the passageways and on the stair-
tained.
ways and generally controlling the movements of the
passengers, and
4. Procedure
4.3.9.5 Making sure that a supply of blankets is taken to
4.1 Fig. 1 is provided as a sample muster list.
survival craft.
4.2 Each muster list shall be at least poster size (600 mm by
4.4 Where the size of the crew permits, the muster list on a
750 mm (24 in. by 30 in.)).
passenger vessel shall include an emergency squad organized
4.3 Each muster list shall specify the following:
by the master to form the nucleus of a damage control party.
4.3.1 Instructions for operating the general alarm system,
This squad consists of persons specially trained in the use of
4.3.2 Identification of the emergency signals,
the emergency and rescue equipment and generally familiar
4.3.3 The action to be taken by crew and passengers when
with the vessel and fundamentals of damage control.
each signal is sounded,
4.5 On MODUs and OCS facilities, the requirements in 4.3
4.3.4 How the order to abandon the vessel will be given,
applying to the crew also include the industrial personnel
4.3.5 The survival craft to which each person on board is
assigned to the unit. The requirements in 4.3 that apply to
assig
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1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of performance of a water rescuer I who may be responsible for the initial on-scene evaluation, performing land-based water rescues, and providing initial patient care at a water rescue incident.  
1.2 This guide is one in a series; water rescuer I is only a beginning level designed for a water rescue responder. Duties and responsibilities at water rescue operations vary according to the water rescuer's skills and knowledge. As the water rescuer level I progresses and becomes more proficient, the individual will move from responder to in-water rescuer to rescue boat operator.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

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ASTM F3028-24(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training of Search and Rescue Personnel Operating in the Alpine Environment (Alpine Endorsement)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes a minimum standard for training of SAR personnel who conduct operations in an alpine environment.  
4.1.1 Alpine Endorsed individuals are required to have, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities pertaining to safe movement individually, or as a member of a team, in an alpine environment.  
4.1.2 Every person who is identified as Alpine Endorsed shall meet the requirements of this guide.  
4.1.3 Alpine Endorsed individuals shall be entitled to add the prefixes “Alpine Endorsed” and “Mountain Endorsed” to their current training levels.4  
4.2 This guide only establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a person to operate in an alpine environment as a part of a larger team. No other skills are included or implied.  
4.3 An Alpine Endorsement indicates that a person is qualified to operate safely and effectively in the alpine environment in his or her normal area of operations.  
4.3.1 An Alpine Endorsement alone does not indicate that an individual possesses adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.4 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating an Alpine Endorsed individual, and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.5 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to operate in the alpine environment. Likewise, this guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.6 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.7 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with other ASTM standards to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct search and/or rescue in the alpine environment.  
4.8 Though this guide establishes only mi...
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for search and rescue personnel who conduct operations in an alpine environment.  
1.2 An Alpine Endorsement is intended only for those individuals capable of operating in the extreme conditions of the alpine environment, at altitudes that are likely to have a negative impact on human physiology.  
1.2.1 Specifically, Alpine Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively in an alpine environment.  
1.2.2 In addition, Alpine Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively in mountainous terrain alone.  
1.3 An Alpine Endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined in this guide.  
1.4 This guide alone does not provide the minimum training requirements for performing operations in partially or fully collapsed structures, in or on water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels).  
1.5 An Alpine Endorsed individual may be a member of a Mountainous or Alpine Land Search Team or Task Force or Group, as defined in Classification F1993.  
1.6 Alpine Endorsed SAR personnel must work under qualified supervision as deemed appropriate by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established i...

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ASTM E3318-24(Terminology)
Standard Terminology for Standards Relating to Stormwater Control Measures

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The purpose of this standard is to provide uniform terminology used in the development of methods and standards relating to ASTM Committee E64 on Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
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1.1 These definitions apply to many terms found in the standards of ASTM Committee E64.  
1.2 This terminology standard defines terms related to stormwater control measures in the various sections of standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E64.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, except for methods to establish and report sediment concentration and particle size. It is convention to exclusively describe sediment concentration in mg/L and particle size in mm or μm, both of which are SI units. The SI units given in parentheses are mathematical conversions, which are provided for information purposes only and are not considered standard. Reporting of test results in units other than inch-pound units shall not be regarded as non-conformance with this test method.  
1.4 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.

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ASTM E3341-23a(Guide)
Standard Guide for General Principles of Resilience

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4.1 Every system is subject to disruptive events and stressors. Events and stressors can occur at all life-cycle stages and affect systems in multiple ways and on a range of scales. It is imperative to define and understand the nature of the events and stressors that may affect a system in order to address the opportunities and challenges presented.  
4.2 A resilient system is better able to withstand an anticipated disruptive event or stressor.  
4.3 Knowledge from historic disruptive events can aid in the design of system resilience. However, assumptions based on historical events may not be indicative of future conditions or future system operations, or they may not be consistent with design criteria in codes and standards. Systems can be designed to withstand and limit damage and support health and safety; stressors and recovery of function can often be more robustly addressed in initial system design practice. Advancing resilience requires addressing all principles of resilience for applicable events and stressors during the design process and life of the system.
Note 1: Design practice is influenced by codes, standards, federal regulations, and other applicable industry best practices. Both resilience, particularly recovery of function and services, and stressors, are new concepts for design practice of many systems, and guidance is evolving.  
4.4 This guide provides general guidance but does not prescribe a specific course of action.  
4.5 This guide is intended to inform those associated with creating or managing a system when considering its resilience. This could be product development teams, designers, or assessment teams.  
4.6 The general principles of resilience are interrelated. However, to facilitate clarity, they are discussed individually as much as possible.  
4.7 The general principles in this guide are intended to identify the required performance of more resilient systems and to assist users in making decisions that advance resilience....
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1.1 This guide covers general principles related to the resilience of systems, including natural and anthropological systems.  
1.2 Resilience is defined by four general principles: planning and preparation, adaptation, withstanding and limiting impacts, and recovery of operations and function. This guide covers the fundamentals for each of the general principles.  
1.3 This guide recognizes that, in applying principles of resilience, decision makers often balance opportunities and challenges, as well as the safety and risk associated with each of the general principles and their interdependence.  
1.4 This guide recognizes that improved resilience may result from a variety of sources and potential solutions. Solutions and their associated impacts can span economic, physical, environmental, health and wellness, ecological, and other human aspects related to individuals, organizations, social systems, physical systems, and natural systems.  
1.5 The general principles identified in this guide are applicable to all types of systems, the boundaries of which are defined by the user based upon the system functions, uses, and impacts, as well as other natural, social, economic, or physical constraints for the specific situation.  
1.6 Applying the principles in this guide will require informed assessment and practical experience to determine if system resilience goals are advanced or achieved through application of the four principles and meeting project requirements.  
1.7 This guide acknowledges that the various contexts in which a system is used or operates directly affects its resilience.  
1.8 This guide recognizes that one or more components make up systems, requiring evaluation of each component individually, as well as being part of the relevant system, and in relationship to relevant externalities.  
1.9 This guide recommends four general principles to inform planning and design processes; it does not recommen...

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