ASTM F2983-13
(Guide)Standard Guide for Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for Wrestling Mats
Standard Guide for Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for Wrestling Mats
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide gives guidelines for labels and instructions to manufacturers that manufacture wrestling mats.
4.2 The purpose of the labels and instructions is to help alert and remind users of important issues related to wrestling mats and their use.
4.3 Limitation—This guide applies only to wrestling mats whose standard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Committee F08.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide sets forth labeling and instruction guidelines for manufacturers of wrestling mats.
1.2 This guide applies only to wrestling mats whose standard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Committee F08.
1.3 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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Designation: F2983 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for
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Wrestling Mats
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2983; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.6 label material, n—substrate paper, fabric, ink, paint or
other material from which the label is made.
1.1 This guide sets forth labeling and instruction guidelines
3.1.7 manufacturer, n—entity responsible for marketing the
for manufacturers of wrestling mats.
product.
1.2 This guide applies only to wrestling mats whose stan-
3.1.8 mat, n—shock absorbing material that meets Specifi-
dard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Committee
cation F1081.
F08.
3.1.8.1 Discussion—May or may not be coated or incorpo-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
rate a cover (example: fabric).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.9 mounting location, n—position on the mat in which
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
information may be affixed.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.10 pictogram, n—graphic representation that depicts or
illustrates an act or condition without the use of accompanying
2. Referenced Documents
writing.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.11 signal word, n—word that conveys a level of danger
F1081 Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats
commensurate with the risk of injury.
3.1.12 warning, n—signal word used to indicate a poten-
3. Terminology
tially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
3.1 Definitions:
death or serious injury.
3.1.1 accompanying literature, n—printed material that ac-
companies the product when it is sold or distributed. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 date of manufacture, n—uncoded four-digit year dur-
3.1.2 caution, n—signal word used to indicate a potentially
ing which the wrestling mat was manufactured.
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in injury or
death. 3.2.2 durable, adj—labelshouldbedesignedtobelegibleas
long as the manufacturer’s logo remains legible.
3.1.3 contact information, n—information that allows the
user to contact the manufacturer of the product, such as name,
4. Significance and Use
telephone number, website address.
4.1 This guide gives guidelines for labels and instructions to
3.1.4 danger, n—signal word used to alert the user to an
manufacturers that manufacture wrestling mats.
imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in serious injury or death and this signal word is to be limited
4.2 The purpose of the labels and instructions is to help alert
to the most extreme situations.
and remind users of important issues related to wrestling mats
and their use.
3.1.5 label, n—printedmaterialthatisphysicallyattachedto
the wrestling mat in a durable fashion.
4.3 Limitation—This guide applies only to wrestling mats
whose standard specifications are under auspices of ASTM
1 Committee F08.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.12 on Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.
5. Wrestling Mat Labeling Requirements
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. DOI: 10.1520/
F2983-13.
5.1 Required information shall be on one or more labels that
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
are affixed to the wrestling mat in a durable fashion. The labels
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
shall have:
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.1.1 Manufacturer Identification—Full name.
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5.1.2 Manufacturer Contact Information—At least one of 6.1.1 Care instructions such as:
the following shall be provided: (1) toll-free phone number, (2)
6.1.1.1 Cleaning instructions.
mailingaddress, (3)website,or (4)e-mailaddressforcustomer
6.1.1.2 When to replace or recondition.
service.
6.1.1.3 What materials can damage the mat.
5.1.3 Instruct user that the mat is only to be used under the
6.1.1.4 Pre-use inspection.
supervision of trained and qualified instructors.
5.1.4 Warn users that they should follow progressive wres-
6.1.1.5 Proper storage and handling
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