BS ISO 10381-1:2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Planning the sampling programme
   4.1 General
   4.2 Defining the objective
   4.3 Preliminary information
   4.4 Strategy
   4.5 Sampling
   4.6 Safety
   4.7 Sampling report
5 Objectives of sampling
   5.1 General
   5.2 Specific objectives
   5.3 Sampling of other material in connection with soil
       investigation
6 Special considerations for the sampling of soils
   6.1 General
   6.2 Preliminary survey
7 Requirements for sampling personnel
   7.1 General
   7.2 Experience
   7.3 Coordination of sampling and analysis
8 Safety precautions
   9.1 General
   9.2 Sampling patterns
   9.3 Identifying the sampling location
   9.4 Preparation of the sampling site
   9.5 Barriers to sampling
   9.6 Choice of appropriate equipment to obtain samples
   9.7 Depth of sampling
   9.8 Timing of investigation
   9.9 Sample quantity
   9.10 Single samples vs. composite samples
   9.11 Laboratory preservation, handling and
        containerization, labelling and transport of soil
        samples
10 Sampling report
   10.1 General
   10.2 Title data
   10.3 Site data
   10.4 Sampling procedure
   10.5 Transportation and storage
   10.6 Sample, profile and site description
   10.7 Sample and profile description
   10.8 Site description
11 Quality control, quality assurance and operation and
   testing of laboratories
Annex A (informative) Sources of additional information
Annex B (informative) Determination of a sampling plan
Annex C (informative) Examples of different sampling patterns
        used in soil sampling programmes
Bibliography

Provides general principles to be applied in the design of sampling programmes for the purpose of characterizing and controlling soil quality and identifying sources and effects of contamination of soil and related material.