# Commission Decision of 27 July 2011 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for stationary training equipment pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (2011/476/EU), Division B: Specific safety requirements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In applying the general safety requirement referred to in Directive 2001/95/EC, the following shall be taken into account, as a minimum:
(a) Stability of free-standing equipment;
(b) Sharp edges and burrs;
(c) Tube ends;
(d) Squeeze, shear, rotating and reciprocating points within the accessible area;
(e) Weights;
(f) Equipment access and escape;
(g) Adjustment and locking mechanisms;
(h) Ropes, belts and chains;
(i) Wire ropes and pulleys;
(j) Rope and belt guides;
(k) Pull-in points;
(l) Gripping positions;
(m) Integral handgrips;
(n) Applied handgrips;
(o) Rotating handgrips;
(p) Electrical safety;
(q) Care and maintenance;
(r) Assembly instructions;
(s) General instructions for use;
(t) Basic biomechanical requirements;
(u) Marking;
(v) Warnings, especially concerning risks for children;
(w) Immobilisation unit especially for children by locking the power out.
In applying the general safety requirement referred to in Directive 2001/95/EC, the following tests shall be taken into account, as a minimum:
(a) Dimensional check;
(b) Visual examination;
(c) Tactile examination;
(d) Performance test;
(e) Manufacturer’s certificate;
(f) Testing of pull-in points;
(g) Test conditions;
(h) Stability test;
(i) Determination of breaking load of ropes, belts and chains;
(j) Testing of flywheels;
(k) Determination of the removing force of applied handgrips;
(l) Testing of access/escape;
(m) Testing of endurance load;
(n) Testing of heart rate control mode;
(o) Testing of accuracy of the power readouts;
(p) Assessment of the instructions and warnings;
(q) Test report.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2011/476/annex/part/II/division/B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2011-476/annex/part-II/division-B
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