What is BS EN 12196 - Gymnastic equipment about?
BS EN 12196 discusses gymnastic equipment and horses and bucks with a focus on functional and safety requirements, and test methods.
BS EN 12196 specifies functional requirements and specific safety requirements for four types of horses and bucks in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913.
Who is BS EN 12196 - Gymnastic equipment for?
BS EN 12196 on gymnastic equipment is useful for:
- Product designers
- Gymnastic equipment manufacturers
- Quality control executives
- Gymnastic facilities
Why should you use BS EN 12196 - Gymnastic equipment?
Gymnastic equipment needs to comply with safety requirements as it can cause injury if not manufactured and used properly.
BS EN 12196 discusses requirements, classification, dimensions, the performance of padded horse and buck top, safety requirements, test methods, determination of stability, and determination of strength.
Horses and bucks comply with the requirements of EN 913, except insofar as they are modified by BS EN 12196.
BS EN 12196 will help to ensure the safety of gymnastic equipment.