What is BS EN 16471-Requirements for the helmets of wildland firefighters about?

BS EN 16471 is a European standard on firefighters’ helmets that discusses the requirements for the helmets of wildland firefighters to ensure protection to head against workplace hazards. BS EN 16471 specifies the minimum requirements for wildland fire fighting helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration, heat, flame and embers while conducting firefighting and associated activities in wildland environments.

Requirements for marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer are included. Wildland fire fighting involves direct and indirect attack techniques (like woodcutting).

Wildland environments include forests, crops, plantations and grass/heath/scrub or farmland. Note1: Helmets for use while firefighting in buildings and other structures are not covered by BS EN 16471. This helmet is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment.

Note2: Protection of the face, eyes, ears and neck may require additional items of personal protective equipment (PPE), which are not covered by BS EN 16471.

Who is BS EN 16471-Requirements for the helmets of wildland firefighters for?

BS EN 16471 on the requirements for the helmets of wildland firefighters is useful for:

Wildlife firefighters’ helmet manufacturers
Wildlife firefighters’ helmet designers
Wildlife firefighters’ helmet test personnel
Occupational health and safety departments
Risk assessment authorities
Quality assurance departments

Why should you use BS EN 16471-Requirements for the helmets of wildland firefighters?

Helmet for wildland fire fighting consists of headwear, including all integral components supplied by the manufacturer, intended primarily to protect the upper part of a wearer's head against hazards which may occur during wildland fire fighting activities.

BS EN 16471 provides you guidance on the physical requirements, materials, projections, retention system, accessories and non-integral additional protective devices, performance requirements, thermal resistance, test methods, visual inspection, flame resistance, marking and much more.

The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 16471 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the wildlife firefighters’ helmets and ensure protection to firefighters against the risk of workplace injuries.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 16471, you can enhance the efficacy of the wildlife firefighters’ helmets and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.

BS EN 16471:2014

Firefighters helmets. Helmets for wildland fire fighting

Current

Published:

31 Dec 2014