Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 2018
sch.1AA-sec.38Padding materials and fastening
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sch.1AA-sec.38 Padding materials and fastening
The padding must be— semi-rigid moulded polyurethane, self-skinning rigid moulded polyurethane, closed-cell polyethylene foam or closed-cell EVA foam that— is at least 25mm, but not more than 30mm, thick; and has a density of at least 270kg/m 3 , but not more than 300kg/m 3 ; or a material that is of a thickness and density that gives at least the same level of protection as is given under paragraph (a) . The padding must be securely fastened to the seat, handrail or partition with fastenings that are protected to ensure they do not cause injury. sch 1AA s 38 ins 2026 SL No. 4 s 37 (sch.1AA-sec.38-ssec.1) The padding must be— semi-rigid moulded polyurethane, self-skinning rigid moulded polyurethane, closed-cell polyethylene foam or closed-cell EVA foam that— is at least 25mm, but not more than 30mm, thick; and has a density of at least 270kg/m 3 , but not more than 300kg/m 3 ; or a material that is of a thickness and density that gives at least the same level of protection as is given under paragraph (a) . (sch.1AA-sec.38-ssec.2) The padding must be securely fastened to the seat, handrail or partition with fastenings that are protected to ensure they do not cause injury.
- (a) semi-rigid moulded polyurethane, self-skinning rigid moulded polyurethane, closed-cell polyethylene foam or closed-cell EVA foam that— (i) is at least 25mm, but not more than 30mm, thick; and (ii) has a density of at least 270kg/m 3 , but not more than 300kg/m 3 ; or
- (i) is at least 25mm, but not more than 30mm, thick; and
- (ii) has a density of at least 270kg/m 3 , but not more than 300kg/m 3 ; or
- (b) a material that is of a thickness and density that gives at least the same level of protection as is given under paragraph (a) .
- (i) is at least 25mm, but not more than 30mm, thick; and
- (ii) has a density of at least 270kg/m 3 , but not more than 300kg/m 3 ; or