European foreword

This document (EN 50365:2023) has been prepared by CLC/TC 78 “Equipment and tools for live working”.

The following dates are fixed:

•	Latest date which this document has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement	(dop)	2024-12-04
•	latest date by which the national standards conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn	(dow)	2026-12-04

This document supersedes EN 50365:2002 and all its amendments and corrigenda (if any).

EN 50365:2023 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 50365:2002

— Change of scope to test helmets up to Class 2
— Update on normative references
— Definitions for Brim, Crown and Shell
— Helmet design types Type A and B
— Additional marking required for voltage and design type
— DC testing
— Alternative testing after production
— Removal of air hole design test
— Only electrical aspect are covered
— Addition of Annex ZZ

Terms defined in Clause 3 are given in italic print throughout this standard.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its Member States.

For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.

Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.

BS EN 50365:2023

Live Working. Electrically insulating helmets for use on low and medium voltage installations

Current

Published:

31 Jan 2024