ASTM F2400-06
(Specification)Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance requirements for helmets used as protective head gear in pole vaulting. Prior to testing, samples should be conditioned in ambient, low temperature, high temperature, and water immersion conditions. The products should be tested using flat and curbstone anvils on any site on or above the test line with peak acceleration not exceeding the specified values. Both lateral and upward visual clearances should be sufficiently unobstructed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting.
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification are to be carried out in accordance with Test Methods F 1446 except where noted in this specification.
1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification that the product meets all of the requirements of the specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed the specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.
1.4 Helmets designed to comply with this and other standards may proclaim uses as certified by the manufacturer.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F2400 – 06
Standard Specification for
Helmets Used in Pole Vaulting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2400; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Pole vaulting by its very nature carries a risk of serious injury and even death. Participation in pole
vaulting (just as in other sports involving speed, heights, and falls) implies acceptance of this risk.
Measures to significantly reduce this risk include, first and foremost, the use of regulation sized pole
vault pits and padded standard base covers, along with the removal or padding of any adjacent hard
surfaces. Education of pole vault coaches and athletes is another important risk reduction measure.
Helmets might be part of a plan to reduce risk as well. A helmet that meets this specification might
be helpful for certain events like a bounce out, a fall while exiting the pole vault pit, or other impacts.
Ahelmet, however, is not likely to prevent serious injury or death if a vaulter lands outside of the pole
vault pit and strikes his or her head after a vault.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for 2.1 ASTM Standards:
helmets to be used in the activity of pole vaulting. F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification are to Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective
be carried out in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except Headgear
where noted in this specification.
3. Terminology
1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited.Any
statement of compliance with this specification shall be a 3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, see
Test Methods F1446.
certification that the product meets all of the requirements of
the specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet
4. Number of Samples
any one of the requirements of this specification is considered
4.1 Five helmets are required of each model and size to be
to have failed the specification and shall not be sold with any
tested.
indication that it meets parts of the specification.
1.4 Helmets designed to comply with this and other stan-
5. Conditioning
dards may proclaim uses as certified by the manufacturer.
5.1 Conditioning of test samples shall be in accordance with
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
the requirements of the section on Conditioning Environments
standard.
of Test Methods F1446.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Selection of Headform
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 The appropriate size headform shall be selected based
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
on the headform size selection terminology of Test Methods
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.53 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Headgear and Helmets. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved March 1, 2006. Published April 2006. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
F2400-06. the ASTM website.
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F2400 – 06
F1446 for the helmet to be tested. Headforms to be used shall In this context, the outer surface can be defined by conforming
be as specified in Test Methods F1446. a flexible strip of steel to the outer surface. No portion of the
helmet’s outer surface shall be more than 15 mm further from
7. Reference Marking
the surface of the test headform than the minimum distance.
8.1.4 Lateral visual clearance shall be unobstructed through
7.1 Marking the test line shall be in accordance with the
Reference Marking requirements of Test Methods F1446. at least 105° to each side of the median plane and upward
7.2 The preload ballast weight shall be 5 kg. visual clearance must be unobstructed through at least 40°
7.3 Mark the test lineABCD on the helmet as shown in Fig. above the reference plane.
1.
8.1.4.1 The clearance for peripheral vision will be checked
by placing the helmet on each appropriate headform, position-
8. Helmet Inspection
ing it according to the helmet positioning index, and holding it
8.1 The configuration requirements of the section on Con- in place with the preload ballast weight of 5 kg. The clearance
must include the upward visual clearance and the lateral visual
figuration in Test Methods F1446 shall be satisfied.
8.1.1 In addition, for this specification no aerodynamic clearance. The helmet shall be tested with all detachable
components removed and all adjustable components set in the
fairings will be allowed as pole-vaulters try or tend to land on
their back. most unfavorable manner for the test. No part of the hel
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