ASTM E3343/E3343M-23
(Test Method)Test Methods for Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections
Test Methods for Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable nonballistic test methods and conditioning procedures for the evaluation of head protection used in law enforcement and corrections applications.
4.2 It is anticipated that these test methods will be referenced by certifiers, purchasers, or other users in order to meet their specific needs. Those users will specify which test methods and conditioning procedures are applicable, and will specify any performance categories or levels.
4.3 These test methods include some procedures and references to other standards to ensure that relevant properties are addressed.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard provides nonballistic test methods and conditioning procedures for assessing head protection (that is, helmet and face shield) worn by law enforcement and corrections officers.
1.1.1 Conditioning procedures are included to assess durability in terms of resistance to chemicals and cleaning products, extreme temperatures, weathering, and absorption of liquids.
1.1.2 Test methods are included to assess the protective performance against hazards including impact/bump, projectiles (other than bullets), flame, and liquids.
1.1.3 Test methods are included to assess safety and ergonomic aspects of retention system strength, stability of the helmet on the wearer’s head, corrosion resistance, and face shield visual acuity, field of view, scratch resistance, and anti-mist properties.
Note 1: These test methods reference published standards from ASTM International and other standards developing organizations. Appendix X1 contains a summary of test methods included in this standard, along with the source and purpose for each.
1.2 These test methods do not address eye protection other than face shields that are attached to the helmet.
1.3 It is anticipated that these test methods will be referenced by suppliers, certifiers, purchasers, or other users to meet their specific needs. Those users will specify, in other standards and specifications, which test methods and conditioning procedures are applicable and will specify any performance categories or levels.
1.3.1 If there is a discrepancy between these test methods and a user-supplied document, the user-supplied document shall take precedence.
1.4 In these test methods, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example, military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of these test methods. Purchasers and other users are responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of these test methods.
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E3343/E3343M − 23
Test Methods for
Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Worn by Law Enforcement
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and Corrections
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3343/E3343M; 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.
1. Scope are responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and
for specifying any requirements that supersede those of these
1.1 This standard provides nonballistic test methods and
test methods.
conditioning procedures for assessing head protection (that is,
helmet and face shield) worn by law enforcement and correc-
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
tions officers.
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
1.1.1 Conditioning procedures are included to assess dura-
values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva-
bility in terms of resistance to chemicals and cleaning products,
lents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
extreme temperatures, weathering, and absorption of liquids.
system shall be used independently of the other, and values
1.1.2 Test methods are included to assess the protective
from the two systems shall not be combined.
performance against hazards including impact/bump, projec-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tiles (other than bullets), flame, and liquids.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1.3 Test methods are included to assess safety and ergo-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
nomic aspects of retention system strength, stability of the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
helmet on the wearer’s head, corrosion resistance, and face
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
shield visual acuity, field of view, scratch resistance, and
anti-mist properties. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
NOTE 1—These test methods reference published standards from ASTM
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
International and other standards developing organizations. Appendix X1
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
contains a summary of test methods included in this standard, along with
the source and purpose for each.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 These test methods do not address eye protection other Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
than face shields that are attached to the helmet.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 It is anticipated that these test methods will be refer-
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enced by suppliers, certifiers, purchasers, or other users to meet
2.1 ASTM Standards:
their specific needs. Those users will specify, in other standards
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
and specifications, which test methods and conditioning pro-
E2771 Terminology for Homeland Security Applications
cedures are applicable and will specify any performance
E3004 Specification for Preparation and Verification of Clay
categories or levels.
Blocks Used in Ballistic-Resistance Testing of Torso Body
1.3.1 If there is a discrepancy between these test methods
Armor
and a user-supplied document, the user-supplied document
F803 Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
shall take precedence.
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in
Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective
1.4 In these test methods, “other standards and specifica-
tions” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for Headgear
F1587 Specification for Head and Face Protective Equip-
example, military standards, purchase specifications) that re-
quire the use of these test methods. Purchasers and other users ment for Ice Hockey Goaltenders
F2220 Specification for Headforms
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on
Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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E54.04 on Public Safety Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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approved in 2022. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as E3343/E3343M – 22. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E3343_E3343M-23. the ASTM
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Designation: E3343/E3343M − 22 E3343/E3343M − 23
Test Methods for
Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Worn by Law Enforcement
1
and Corrections
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3343/E3343M; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard provides nonballistic test methods and conditioning procedures for assessing head protection (that is, helmet and
face shield) worn by law enforcement and corrections officers.
1.1.1 Conditioning procedures are included to assess durability in terms of resistance to chemicals and cleaning products, extreme
temperatures, weathering, and absorption of liquids.
1.1.2 Test methods are included to assess the protective performance against hazards including impact/bump, projectiles (other
than bullets), flame, and liquids.
1.1.3 Test methods are included to assess safety and ergonomic aspects of retention system strength, stability of the helmet on the
wearer’s head, corrosion resistance, and face shield visual acuity, field of view, scratch resistance, and anti-mist properties.
NOTE 1—These test methods reference published standards from ASTM International and other standards developing organizations. Appendix X1
contains a summary of test methods included in this standard, along with the source and purpose for each.
1.2 These test methods do not address eye protection other than face shields that are attached to the helmet.
1.3 It is anticipated that these test methods will be referenced by suppliers, certifiers, purchasers, or other users to meet their
specific needs. Those users will specify, in other standards and specifications, which test methods and conditioning procedures are
applicable and will specify any performance categories or levels.
1.3.1 If there is a discrepancy between these test methods and a user-supplied document, the user-supplied document shall take
precedence.
1.4 In these test methods, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example,
military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of these test methods. Purchasers and other users are responsible
for the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of these test methods.
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Public Safety Equipment.
Current edition approved March 1, 2022Feb. 1, 2023. Published April 2022March 2023. Originally approved in 2022. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as
E3343/E3343MDOI: 10.1520/E3343_E3343M-22. – 22. DOI: 10.1520/E3343_E3343M-23.
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1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
E2771 Terminology for Homeland Security Applications
E3004 Specification for Preparation and Verification of Clay Blocks Used in Ballistic-Resistance Testing of Torso Body Armor
F803 Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Char
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