ASTM F2727-09

This guide gives guidelines for labels and instructions to manufacturers of non-motorized sports and recreation headgear.

The purpose of the labels and instructions is to help alert and remind headgear users of important issues related to headgear and its use.

Limitation—This guide applies only to protective headgear whose standard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Committee F08.

1.1 This guide sets forth labeling and instruction guidelines for manufacturers of headgear for non-motorized sports and recreation.

1.2 This guide applies only to protective headgear whose standard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Committee F08.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.