3. Scales for Weighing Children and Adolescents

Spring balance scales such as bathroom scales should not be used to weigh children or adolescents. These scales are not accurate over a variety of weights and the spring counter balance loses accuracy over time. Many spring balance scales can not be read accurately to less than one-half pound. The reading of bathroom scales is often distorted since the dial is on the floor rather than at eye level.

A suitable scale is a quality beam balance or electronic scale that can be easily calibrated.

			Equipment must be used for the purpose for which it was designed
			No bathroom scales to weigh children, or adolescents
			A scale for weighing children and adolescents should be a quality beam balance or electronic scale