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Head Protection FAQ

Last Update 3 years ago

What is the shelf and useful life of an industrial safety helmet? I have been told by a member of staff that I can wear a bump cap instead of an industrial safety helmet, is this acceptable? Do you offer retractable eye protection or faceshields for your helmets? What accessories and compatible products are available for my helmet? Can I apply any stickers, labels or paint to my helmet?

What is EN 397?

Industrial safety helmets

Raymond

Last Update 4 years ago

This standard goes back over 50 years and testing is only carried out to the top of the helmet. A 49J impact only to the crown of the helmet is required for shock absorption and a penetration test with a 3kg conical striker from 1m. 


There are no side, front, or rear impact requirements in this standard only a lateral rigidity test, which is a slow, progressive force loading followed by measurement of any deformation.

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