AS/NZS 2130:1998 PDF Download

Cots used in hospitals, daycare centers, and other institutions must meet the safety standards outlined in the AS/NZS 2130:1998 standard. To protect the safety and wellbeing of children using these cots, the standard addresses a number of factors, including material, design, construction, performance, labeling, and marking.

The regulation does not apply to wooden cots; instead, it only applies to metal or plastic cots. This differentiation was developed because hospitals and other institutions have unique environmental requirements and require easy cleaning. The specifications for cot buffering or the mattress itself are left out of the standard. However, when attached to a hospital or institutional cot, any attachments or accessories are protected by the standard.

Finally, it is crucial to make it clear that the standard does not include specifications for folding cots. This suggests that the standard is focused on cots that are not foldable and are used in daycare centers, hospitals, and other institutions.