1. Scope
1.1 This practice is intended to satisfy the demand for basic safety information that should be understood by each paintball game participant before the start of the players first game on the day of play. 1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct that might affect the safety of persons who are in close proximity to a paintball marker or a propellant gas storage vessel. 1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by every person who is in, or near, an area where paintball is being played or paintballs are being shot and to the use of safety equipment related to paintball game or paintball target-shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed anytime a paintball marker is being handled. 1.4 This practice is intended to be a useful tool for paintball game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for proper game supervision conforming to Practice F 1777.
Comercial paintball field operators have very little direction as to the required educational requirements before allowing a plyer to participate in the sport of paintall.
Keywords
paintball; safety; paintball sports; paintball air system; pressure vessel; safety briefing
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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