BS EN 1985:1999

This standard BS EN 1985:1999 Walking aids. General requirements and test methods is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.180.10 Aids and adaptation for moving

This standard specifies requirements and test methods for walking aids manipulated by one arm (walking aids used singly or in pairs, each manipulated by one of the arms, possibly in combination with the upper body) and walking aids manipulated by both arms (walking aids used singly, manipulated by both arms, possibly in combination with the upper body), as covered by the subclasses 1203 and 1206 in EN ISO 9999:1998.

This standard does not apply to walking aids specially designed or with adaptations for specific disabled persons.

NOTE Appropriate parts of this standard may be applied to the above products and other walking aids outside this scope.