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ASTM E 3348/E3348M : 2022

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Guide for Body Armor for Non-Law Enforcement First Responders

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2022

1.1This guide provides information to non-law enforcement first responders for the selection and use of body armor.

1.2Non-law enforcement first responders, including but not limited to fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, fire investigators, and civilian/community response teams, require specialized guidance on types of body armor and their limitations, levels of protection, threat assessment, use and care, compatibility with other required protective gear, and training.

1.3This guide is directed to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and all non-law enforcement first responders and their agency or department leadership.

1.4This guide is not intended for law enforcement and corrections personnel.

Note 1:See NIJ SAG 0101.06.

1.5This guide is divided into the following sections:

Section

Title

1

Scope

2

Referenced Documents

3

Terminology

4

Significance and Use

5

Managing a Body Armor Program

6

Understanding Protection Levels

7

Selecting the Appropriate Body Armor

8

Sizing Body Armor to the End User(s)

9

Guidance on Purchasing

10

Verifying that Your Body Armor is NIJ Certified

11

Fit, Coverage, and Wear Guidance

12

Fire Fighter Guidance for Body Armor Use with Turnout Gear

13

Inspection, Care, and Maintenance

14

Keywords

Annex A1

Risk Assessment Guidance

Appendix X1

Body Armor Program Management Guidance

Appendix X2

Comparison of NIJ Ballistic Protection Levels

Appendix X3

General Federal Government Grant Programs

1.6The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.6.1The user of this standard will identify the system of units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-referenced standards maintain consistency of units between standards.

1.7This 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.

1.8This 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.

Committee
E 54
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
14
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current

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