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 13087-5 is the fifth 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 13087-5 specifies the method of test for retention system effectiveness.
BS EN 13087-5 is intended as a supplement to the specific product standards for protective helmets (helmet standards). The method under BS EN 13087-5 or other test methods may be applicable to complete helmets or parts thereof and may be referenced in the other helmet standards.
BS EN 13087-5 on protective helmets retention system is useful for:
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 13087-5 provides you with guidance on test methods, apparatus, head form support, increasing load method, hook support, dynamic load method, head form support, dynamic load method, procedure and much more.
The test methods provided by BS EN 13087-5 assist you in enhancing the performance and quality of the protective helmet retention system, improving the retention system’s strength, and ensuring a reduction in the risk of head injuries at the workplace.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13087-5, you can enhance protective helmets retention systems’ stability and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
BS EN 13087-5:2012 supersedes EN 13087-5:2000, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13087-5:2012 has made some technical changes compared to the previous editions EN 13087-5:2000. These include:
EN 13087-5:2012