Goalpost testing
BS EN 16579:2018 & BSEN 748:2013+A1:2018 – GOALPOST SAFETY STANDARDS
Current Goalpost must follow BSEN 748:2013+A1:2018 and BS EN 16579:2018. The existing BSEN 748:2013+A1:2018 is for all types of 24’x8′ full size adult football goals. The BS EN 16579:2018 is for all other football goalposts. The goalpost standard is BS EN 16579:2018. The old standard BS 8462 was dropped in 2016. It is crucial that the end user should take responsibility for the installation and correct use of all goal post products. Users should follow the relevant guidelines and pay particular attention to the care and maintenance instructions. Heavier free standing movable goalposts must be always anchored. Installation should always be carried out under the supervision of a competent person using due diligence and risk assessment. Children should not be allowed to assemble or move goalpost products under any circumstances. Do not install fixed position steel goalposts with children present. Any joints on the goalposts including welds should be checked regularly for signs of wear. Goalposts damaged in any way should not be used and appropriate remedial action should be carried out before they are brought back into use. Paintwork on goalposts should be checked regularly especially steel posts and damage should be treated promptly as set out on manufacturer’s care & maintenance information. IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE SAFETY OR STABILITY OF AN ITEM OF EQUIPMENT – DO NOT USE IT.
UKAS Independent goalpost testing
Football Goal Post testing by ITSA Goal Posts Ltd is extensive and every football goal post design goes through strength, topple and impact testing. The links below show the results of the independent testing including the certificates for the full range of football goal posts we offer. The test house is UKAS accredited.