DIN ISO 18589-2 : 2009

National foreword
National Annex NA (informative) Relationship between
                  European Standards and International
                  Standards
National Annex NB (informative) Bibliography
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions and symbols
4 Principle
5 Sampling strategy
  5.1 Initial investigation
  5.2 Types of sampling strategies
  5.3 Selection of the sampling strategy
6 Sampling plan
  6.1 Selection of sampling areas and units
  6.2 Identification of sampling areas, units and points
  6.3 Selection of field equipment
7 Sampling process
  7.1 Collection of samples
  7.2 Preparation of the sorted sample
  7.3 Identification and packaging of samples
  7.4 Transport and storage of samples
8 Pre-treatment of samples
  8.1 Principle
  8.2 Laboratory equipment
  8.3 Procedure
9 Recorded information
Annex A (informative) Selection of the sampling strategy
        according to the objectives and the
        radiological characterization of the site
        and sampling areas
Annex B (informative) Diagram of the evolution of the sample
        characteristics from the sampling site to the
        laboratory
Annex C (informative) Example of sampling plan for a site
        divided in three sampling areas (A, B, C)
Annex D (informative) Example of a sampling record for a
        single/composite sample
Annex E (informative) Example for a sample record for a
        soil profile with soil description
Bibliography

Describes the general requirements, based on ISO 11074 and ISO/IEC 17025, for all steps in the planning (desk study and area reconnaissance) of the sampling and the preparation of samples for testing.