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GUIDE TO HEAD PROTECTION STANDARDS
EN 397:2012 EN 397 specifies physical and performance requirements of industrial safety helmets. Helmets certified to EN 397 must meet the
+A1:2012 following requirements:
• Shock absorption
• Resistance to penetration
• Flame resistance
• Chin-strap anchorage – chin-strap releases at minimum 150N and maximum 250N
In accordance with EN 397, an industrial safety helmet may also meet the following optional requirements:
• Very low temperatures (-20 °C or -30 °C)
• Very high temperatures (+150 °C)
• Electrical insulation (440V AC)
• Molten metal (MM)
• Lateral deformation (LD)
EN 50365:2002 EN 50365 specifies the requirements for protecting against electric shocks and preventing electric current from passing through
to the head when using on low voltage installations. Helmets certified to EN 50365 must meet the following requirements:
• All helmets must meet the requirements in accordance with EN 397
• Protection against alternating voltage of up to 1000V (AC) or direct voltage up to 1500V (DC)
• Insulating helmets must not contain any conductive parts. Ventilation holes (if available) must not allow any accidental contact
with live parts
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