What is BS EN 16654 – Safety requirements of consumer fitted finger protection devices about?
Doors are a requirement of every household. Children often come across doors while playing. Child protective consumer fitted finger protection devices for doors are required for safety of children.
BS EN 16654 specifies requirements and test methods for consumer fitted finger protection devices intended to be mounted on hinged doors in the domestic environment inside buildings in order to prevent crushing injuries to children as a result of the door closing.
BS EN 16654 mentions a finger protection product is based on at least one of three protection methods: hazard shielding, shut prevention or shut controlling.
Note 1: Products intended to maintain the door in a fixed position and friction hinges are not covered by BS EN 16654.
Note 2: Finger protection devices intended to be installed by professionals or that are an integral part of the door system are beyond the scope of BS EN 16654.
Who is BS EN 16654 - Safety requirements of consumer fitted finger protection devices for?
BS EN 16654 on consumer fitted finger protection devices for doors is useful for:
- Consumer fitted finger protection device manufacturers
- Product designers
- Childproof equipment manufacturers
- Child-safety product manufacturers
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 16654-Safety requirements of consumer fitted finger protection devices?
Using consumer fitted finger protection devices for doors can prevent children from encountering hazards while playing indoors.
BS EN 16654 provides you with best industry requirements for consumer fitted finger protection devices such that its mechanical properties throughout its expected lifetime are maintained, for optimal performance. These requirements are to ensure mechanical function and structural integrity, and effectiveness.
If you are a manufacturer, compliance with the test methods can help demonstrate the safety, reliability and performance of your products and whether or not they are fit for purpose.
The use of BS EN 16654 can thus ensure a hazard-free space for children while playing indoors.