scope:

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, performance and marking of flotation aids worn on or attached to the body or in which the user sits for the purpose of either enabling persons to gain confidence through water familiarization, or to assist them in acquiring unaided buoyancy through swimming tuition.

The Standard does not apply to-

(a) flotation toys;

(b) unattached flotation devices;

(c) articles designed only for therapeutic use;

(d) articles designed for use by disabled persons; and

(e) personal flotation devices (PFDs) for use in boating and other recreational water activities.

NOTES:

1 PFDs have different application and are covered by other Standards. In general, the requirements specified in the AS 4758 series are more stringent that those specified herein.

2 Appendix F contains a list of typical products covered by this Standard and those that are not.