Stronghold Global Product Guide 2022 - Catalog - Page 17
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SAFETY HELMET
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HELMET MOUNTED
EAR PROTECTION
20
BUMP CAP
23
ACCESSORIES
25
Head protection is a very serious matter, and there
are regulations and standards that you need to
be aware of, including:
EN 397
This is a European standard which specifies
the requirements which need to be met
for safety hats to be recognised as fit
for purpose. It requires that all helmets
should include vertical shock absorption,
penetration resistance, flame resistance,
and have a chin strap attachment that
releases at a maximum of 250N of force.
Personal Protection Equipment
Regulations (2002)
According to these regulations, employers
must provide workers with all necessary
PPE equipment free of charge, as well
as ensuring that it is properly stored,
maintained and fit for purpose. Employees
must also be trained on how to use
equipment such as hard hats properly
HEAD PROTECTION
What are the regulations for
head protection?
IN THIS SECTION:
to ensure they’re used as effectively
as possible.
EN 12492: 2012
Safety Helmets for Climbing
Main differences between EN397 and
EN12492 are:
• EN 397 – Chinstrap designed to release
after 250N force – Helmet impact
tested on crown
• EN 12492 – Chinstrap designed to be
permanently fixed to ensure helmet
stays on the head in the event of a fall –
Helmet impact tested on crown, front,
side, and rear
EN50365: 2002: Electrical insulation
test for low voltage electricity 1000VAC
or 1500VDC
EN 397: 2012
BINDING REQUIREMENTS
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All helmets certified according to EN397 must meet
these requirements.
A helmet certified in accordance with EN 397 may
meet these requirements; they are, however, not
mandatory requirements.
Shock absorption, vertical
Very low temperatures (-20°C or -30°C)
Penetration resistance (against sharp and pointed objects)
Very high temperatures (+150°C)
Flame resistant
Electrical insulation (440V)
Chin strap attachment: chin strap releases at minimum
150N and maximum 250N
Molten metal (MM)
Lateral deformation
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