ASTM F3256-23 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This guide provides near-miss reporting criteria and terminology for maritime vessels. 1.2 The purpose of this near-miss reporting guide is to standardize near-miss reporting, including terminology, for the maritime industry. 1.3 The criteria contained within this guide should be applied as a minimum to all near-miss reporting in the maritime industry unless otherwise specified. 1.4 This guide is divided into the following sections and appendixes: Table of Contents Sections and Subsections Title 2 Terminology 3 Significance and Use 4 Near-Miss Standardization 5 Procedure 6 Keywords Appendix X1 Probability, Severity, and Risk Assessment Appendix X2 Sample Near-Miss Reporting Form 1.5 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. 1.6 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.

ASTM F3256-23 history

2023 ASTM F3256-23 Standard Guide for Reporting and Recording of Near-Misses for Maritime Industry
2017 ASTM F3256-17 Standard Guide for Reporting and Recording of Near-Misses for Maritime Industry