What is BS EN 13087-4-Protective helmets retention system about?

BS EN 13087 is a European standard on protective helmets that discusses the test method for protective helmets retention system to improve the effectiveness of the retention system.

BS EN 13087-4 is the fourth part of the BS EN 13087 series that specifies methods of test for protective helmets. The purpose of these tests is to enable the assessment of the performance of the helmet as specified in the appropriate helmet standard.

BS EN 13087-4 specifies the method of test for retention system effectiveness.

BS EN 13087-4 is intended as a supplement to the specific product standards for protective helmets (helmet standards). The method under BS EN 13087-4 or other test methods may be applicable to complete helmets or parts thereof and may be referenced in the other helmet standards.

Who is BS EN 13087-4-Protective helmets retention system for?

BS EN 13087-4 on protective helmets retention system is useful for:

Protective helmets retention system manufacturers
Protective helmets retention system test personnel
Occupational health and safety departments
Risk assessment authorities
Quality assurance departments

Why should you use BS EN 13087-4-Protective helmets retention system?

Protective helmets are required when there is a risk of head injuries because of falling or fixed objects and electrical hazards. Head protection needs to resist object penetration, absorb the shock from a blow, resist water and be slow burning.

BS EN 13087-4 provides you with guidance on test methods, apparatus, test head form, falling mass and guidance system, means to measure impact speed and procedure.

The test methods provided by BS EN 13087-4 assist you in enhancing the performance and quality of the protective helmet retention system, improving the retention system effectiveness, and ensuring a reduction in the risk of head injuries at the workplace.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13087-4, you can enhance protective helmets retention systems’ stability and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN 13087-4:2012 supersedes EN 13087-4:2000, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13087-4:2012 has made some technical changes compared to the previous editions EN 13087-4:2000. These include:

The normative references in Clause 2 and in the text have been updated. EN 960 has been dated throughout the text
Update of cross-references. Sizes have been extended to size designations and between brackets EN 960:1994 equivalent code letters
Annex ZA has been updated

BS EN 13087-4:2012

Protective helmets. Test methods - Retention system effectiveness

Current, Under Review

Published:

29 Feb 2012