AS 4758.1-2008

Specifies the requirements for personal flotation devices (PFDs) with buoyancy classifications of level 275, level 150, level 100 and level 50 suitable for use by adults and children.

This Standard specifies the requirements for personal flotation devices (PFDs) with buoyancy classifications of level 275, level 150, level 100 and level 50 suitable for use by adults and children. Guidance on the selection and use of PFDs is given in Appendix A.

Originated in part as AS Z28-1966, AS Z27-1966, AS 2259-1979 and AS 2260-1979.Previous edition in part as AS 1499-1996, AS 1512-1996, AS 2259-1996 and AS 2260-1996.Revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 4758.1-2008. Originated in part as AS Z28 1966, AS Z27 1966, AS 2259 1979 and AS 2260 1979. Previous edition in part as AS 1499 1996, AS 1512 1996, AS 2259 1996 and AS 2260 1996. Revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 4758.1 2008.