ASTM F2983-13(2018)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2983 − 13 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for
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 3.1.4 danger, n—signal word used to alert the user to an
imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
1.1 This guide sets forth labeling and instruction guidelines
in serious injury or death and this signal word is to be limited
for manufacturers of wrestling mats.
to the most extreme situations.
1.2 This guide applies only to wrestling mats whose stan-
3.1.5 label, n—printedmaterialthatisphysicallyattachedto
dard specifications are under auspices of ASTM Committee
the wrestling mat in a durable fashion.
F08.
3.1.6 label material, n—substrate paper, fabric, ink, paint or
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
other material from which the label is made.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.7 manufacturer, n—entity responsible for marketing the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
product.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.8 mat, n—shock absorbing material that meets Specifi-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
cation F1081.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.8.1 Discussion—May or may not be coated or incorpo-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
rate a cover (example: fabric).
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.9 mounting location, n—position on the mat in which
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
information may be affixed.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.10 pictogram, n—graphic representation that depicts or
2. Referenced Documents illustrates an act or condition without the use of accompanying
writing.
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. Terminology
3.1.12 warning, n—signal word used to indicate a poten-
3.1 Definitions:
tially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
3.1.1 accompanying literature, n—printed material that ac-
death or serious injury.
companies the product when it is sold or distributed.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.2 caution, n—signal word used to indicate a potentially
3.2.1 date of manufacture, n—uncoded four-digit year dur-
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in injury or
ing which the wrestling mat was manufactured.
death.
3.2.2 durable, adj—labelshouldbedesignedtobelegibleas
3.1.3 contact information, n—information that allows the
long as the manufacturer’s logo remains legible.
user to contact the manufacturer of the product, such as name,
telephone number, website address.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide gives guidelines for labels and instructions to
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
manufacturers that manufacture wrestling mats.
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.12 on Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.
4.2 The purpose of the labels and instructions is to help alert
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
and remind users of important issues related to wrestling mats
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2983 – 13. DOI:
and their use.
10.1520/F2983-13R18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.3 Limitation—This guide applies only to wrestling mats
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
whose standard specifications are under auspices of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM web
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