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ASTM F2057-04

Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers

Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers F2057-04 ASTM|F2057-04|en-US Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers Standard new BOS Vol. 15.11 Committee F15
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Abstract

This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of clothing storage units, it covers chests, drawer chests, chests of drawers, dressers, and bureaus only. The procedures for stability testing of the drawer are presented in details. During the test, the unit shall not tip over or be supported only by an opened drawer, opened door, or opened or unopened flap.

Scope

1.1 This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of clothing storage units.

1.2 This safety specification covers chests, drawer chests, chests of drawers, dressers, and bureaus only (see Section 2).

1.3 This safety specification does not cover shelving units, such as bookcases or entertainment centers, night stands, or under-bed drawer storage units.

1.4 This safety specification does not cover any items 30 in. or less in height.

1.5 This safety specification is intended to cover children up to and including age five.

1.6 This safety specification replaces PS 110-98.

1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 4, of this safety specification: 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.

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Book of Standards Volume: 15.11
Developed by Subcommittee: F15.42
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/F2057-04
ICS Code: 97.140; 97.190