scope:

This European Standard specifies methods for determining the impact attenuation of playground surfacing by measuring the acceleration experienced during impact. Method 1 describes the procedure for determination of "Critical Fall Height" (see 5.1) for the surfacing, which represents the upper limit of its effectiveness in reducing head injury when using playground equipment conforming to the EN 1176 series. Method 1 is applicable to tests carried out in a laboratory or in site. Method 2 describes the procedure for use to assess the Adequacy of Impact attenuation of installed surfacing in relation to the playground equipment as installed.