Buoyant Aids for Swimming Instruction - Part 2: Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Buoyant Aids to be Held
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The DIN EN 13138-2 standard specifies the safety standards and testing procedures for swimming aids that help people move in the water while they learn to swim or perfect particular swimming strokes. The class C devices that are intended to be held in the hands or by the body are the subject of this standard.
The standard ensures that these buoyant aids meet safety requirements by addressing their design, functionality, sizing, and labeling. Additionally, it offers tests that can be used to determine whether these standards have been met. Kick and pull/kick boards are notable examples of class C devices covered by this standard. These aids may be inflated or may already be buoyant.
It's crucial to note that other buoyant aids, such as pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets, and water toys, are not covered by this standard. This standard focuses especially on aids that are designed to be used by the body or held in the hands to support and aid in swimming training and stroke improvement.
| Descriptors | Buoyancy aids, Consumer information, Data of the manufacturer, Definitions, Equipment safety, Fitness for purpose, GS-warning flags, Holding, Instruction in swimming, Leisure, Marking, Product information, Protective clothing, Protective equipment, Recreational equipment, Safety, Safety of products, Safety requirements, Specification (approval), Sports equipment, Swimming, Swimming aids, Teaching, Testing, Warning notices, Warnings |
| ICS Codes | 13.340.70 - Lifejackets, buoyancy aids and flotation devices 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment |
| Language(s) | English + German |
| File Size | 3.4 MB |
