BS 5309-1:1976

Foreword
Co-operating organizations
Specification
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
Section two. Purposes of sampling
4 Introduction
5 Fundamental purposes
6 Commercial purposes
7 Information to be determined
Section three. Sampling plan
8 Introduction
9 Factors affecting the sampling plan
Section four. Basic principles of sampling
10 Introduction
11 Measurement of variability
12 Random and systematic errors
13 Types of variability
14 Effects of variability on sampling
15 Optimum sample quantity
Section five. Statistical information
16 Introduction
17 Examination of a single representative sample
18 Regular examination of material
19 Sampling and testing errors
20 Measurement of variability within a lot
21 Detection of bias arising in sampling
22 Isokinetic sampling
Section six. Safety in sampling
23 Introduction
24 General provisions
25 Specific provisions for hazardous materials
Table
1 Minimum number of items to be sampled from a lot
Figures
1-8 Diagrammatic representation of types of variability
9 Isokinetic sampling
Appendix
A Bibliography

Discusses the principles of sampling, gives recommendations for safety in sampling.