Work Item
ASTM WK73484
New Practice for Reporting Results and Opinions of Explosives Analysis
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the information to be contained in formal report writing for the examination and analysis of intact explosives, post-blast explosive residues, and other material associated with explosive investigations. 1.2 This practice applies to the writing of explosives reports, which are not normally written in a full formal scientific format, but rather in a condensed format. 1.3 This practice establishes key elements for the reporting of these results that are informational, understandable, and suitable for both criminal and civil litigation. 1.4 This practice cannot replace knowledge, skills, or abilities acquired through education, training, and experience (E2917), and is to be used in conjunction with professional judgment by individuals with such discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. 1.5 This practice 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
conclusions; explosives; explosive residue; forensic sciences; opinions; reports; results
Rationale
The OSAC Subcommittee for Fire Debris and Explosives has developed a new standard to guide an explosives analyst how to report results and opinions of the forensic examination and analysis of intact explosives, post-blast explosive residues, and other material associated with explosive investigations. There is currently no reporting results and opinions of explosives analysis document for intact explosives and post blast explosive residues that has been generated through a consensus process. This standard is intended to fill that void. It is anticipated that the standard will be used by practitioners, forensic students or trainees, and members of the court.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 07-06-2020
Technical Contact: Michelle Evans
Item: 007
Ballot: E30.01 (20-05)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 005
Ballot: E30.01 (22-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 002
Ballot: E30.01 (22-04)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution