1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum performance criteria and describes test methods for body protectors for use in equine racing in a controlled environment.
Note 1—It is recognized that it is not possible to write a body protector performance standard that will result in products that can protect against all types of injury or death in an accident.
1.2 It is not the intention of this specification to bar from consideration materials of improved quality or performance not known at time of development of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
BSI Standards
EN13158:2000 Protective clothing - protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for horse riders - Requirements and test methods
SAE Standards
SAEJ211 Recommended Practice for Instrumentation for Impact Tests - Requirements for Channel Class 1000
Index Terms
body protector; equine racing;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)
DOI: 10.1520/F2681-08
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
Citing ASTM Standards
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