BS EN 915:2008 PDF

What is BS EN 915 - Asymmetric bar safety about?

BS EN 915 discusses gymnastic equipment and asymmetric bars with a focus on requirements and test methods including safety. BS EN 915 specifies functional requirements and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913 which are read in conjunction with BS EN 915 . BS EN 915 is applicable to 2 types of asymmetric bars intended for use under the supervision of a competent person.

Who is BS EN 915 - Asymmetric bar safety for ?

BS EN 915 on gymnastic equipment is useful for:

Manufacturers of gymnastic equipment Sports facilities such as stadiums Government authorities Sports federations Retailers/ installers of gymnastic equipment

Why should you use BS EN 915 - Asymmetric bar safety ?

Gymnastic equipment is likely to cause harm if manufacturing or assembly is lacking in safety considerations. BS EN 915 guides you with safety considerations so that the equipment is safe for use. BS EN 915 considers all the risks to the end-user while using gymnasium equipment. Keeping these risks in mind, BS EN 915 specifies functional requirements and specific safety requirements for your gymnasium equipment to verify how your products perform in those aspects. What’s changed since the last update? BS EN 915:2008 supersedes EN 915:1996 , which is withdrawn.  BS EN 915:2008 includes some technical changes with respect to  EN 915:1996 . These include: