Work Item
ASTM WK78748
New Practice for a Forensic Fiber Training Program
1. Scope
This practice is for use by laboratory personnel responsible for training examiners to perform forensic examinations and comparisons of fibers, fabrics, and rope/cordage. It contains a list of training objectives with recommended reading assignments, processes of instruction, and structured exercises to provide practical experience for the trainee.Keywords
textiles; rope; cordage; microscopy; vegetable; animal; mineral; manufactured fiber, FTIR, microspectrophotometryRationale
OSAC is completing training practices for most forensic science disciplines to provide a basis of competency for analysts within the forensic community.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 10-28-2021
Technical Contact: Jennifer Remy
Item: 002
Ballot: E30 (24-06)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: E30.01 (23-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 012
Ballot: E30 (23-04)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: E30 (23-09)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 006
Ballot: E30 (24-02)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 002
Ballot: E30 (25-05)
Status: In Balloting