ASTM_F_2727_-_09_2014.pdf

Designation:F272709(Reapproved 2014)An American National StandardStandard Guide forManufacturers for Labeling Headgear Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2727;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide sets forth labeling and instruction guidelinesfor manufacturers of headgear for non-motorized sports andrecreation.1.2 This guide applies only to protective headgear whosestandard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Commit-tee F08.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 accompanying literature,nprinted material that ac-companies the product when it is sold or distributed.2.1.2 caution,nsignal word used to indicate a potentiallyhazardous situation that,if not avoided,may result in minor ormoderate injury.2.1.3 contact information,ninformation that allows theuser to contact the manufacturer of the product,such as name,telephone number,website address.2.1.4 danger,nsignal word used to alert the wearer to animminently hazardous situation that,if not avoided,will resultin serious injury or death and this signal word is to be limitedto the most extreme situations.2.1.5 label,nprinted material that is physically attached tothe headgear in a durable fashion.2.1.6 label material,nsubstrate paper,fabric,or othermaterial from which the label is made.2.1.7 legible,adjcan be read by a person with 20/20corrected vision from a distance of at least 18 in.(46 cm).2.1.8 manufacturer,nentity responsible for marketing theproduct.2.1.9 mounting location,nposition on or in the headgearin which information may be affixed.2.1.10 pictogram,ngraphic representation that depicts orillustrates an act or condition without the use of accompanyingwriting.2.1.11 signal word,nword that conveys a level of dangercommensurate with the risk of injury.2.1.12 warning,nsignal word used to indicate a poten-tially hazardous situation that,if not avoided,could result indeath or serious injury.2.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:2.2.1 date of manufacture,nuncoded four-digit year dur-ing which the headgear was manufactured.2.2.2 durable,adjlabel should be designed to be legible aslong as the manufacturers logo remains legible.2.2.3 expected life,nperiod of time during which theheadgear should be expected to provide the advertised level ofprotection if not damaged by use or accident.3.Significance and Use3.1 This guide gives guidelines for labels and instructions tomanufacturers of non-motorized sports and recreation head-gear.3.2 The purpose of the labels and instructions is to help alertand remind headgear users of important issues related toheadgear and its use.3.3 LimitationThis guide applies only to protective head-gear whose standard specifications are under auspices ofASTM Committee F08.4.Helmet Labeling Requirements4.1 Required information shall be on one or more labels thatare affixed to the helmet in a durable fashion.The labels shallhave:4.1.1 Manufacturer IdentificationFull name.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets.Current edition approved Nov.1,2014.Published December 2014.Originallyapproved in 2009.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2727 09.DOI:10.1520/F2727-09R14.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.1.2 Manufacturer Contact InformationAt least one ofthe following shall be provided:(1)toll-free phone number,(2)mailing address,(3)website,or(4)e-mail address for customerservice.4.1.3 SizeHat size,circumference in centimetres orinches,or equivalent.4.1.4 Indicate what to do if damaged.4.1.4.1 End user should destroy and replace the helmet if itbecomes damaged beyond repair.4.1.4.2 In case of helmets that can be repaired or recertifiedthey should be repaired and recertified before use.4.1.5 An indication of materials and conditions that candamage the helmet.4.1.6 All information required to be placed on the helmet bythe ASTM International standard applicable to that helmet.4.1.7 Identification of all the standard(s)the manufacturerclaims the headgear satisfies.4.1.8 Appropriate certification information.4.1.9 Model nam