EN 13087-8:2000

• Abstract:

  This European Standard describes methods of test for protective helmets. The purpose of these tests is to enable assessment of the performance of the helmet as specified in the appropriate helmet standard. This standard specifies the methods of test for electrical properties.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Oct-2000
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 158/WG 11 - Headforms and test methods
• Current Stage: 9020 - Submission to 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 15-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 15-Jul-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  OJ Ref: C 2, C 203, C 247, C 306, C 367, C 46, C 91 OJ Date: 21-Dec-2001
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13087-8:2001 - Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 8: Electrical properties

• Refers: EN 13087-1:2000 - Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 1: Conditions and conditioning
• Effective Date: 22-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN IEC 62705:2026 - Nuclear facilities - Instrumentation and control important to safety - Radiation monitoring systems (RMS): Characteristics and lifecycle
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN IEC 61031:2022 - Nuclear facilities - Instrumentation and control systems - Design, location and application criteria for installed area gamma radiation dose rate monitoring equipment for use during normal operation and anticipated operational occurrences
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 14458:2018 - Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors intended only for use with protective helmets
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 443:2008 - Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and other structures
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TR 16149:2011 - Guidance Document for drafting CEN/TC 158 Standards
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14052:2012+A1:2012 - High performance industrial helmets
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 16473:2014 - Firefighters helmets - Helmets for technical rescue
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Amended By: EN 13087-8:2000/A1:2005 - Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 8: Electrical properties
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13087-8:2000 is a CEN test-method standard that specifies how to assess the electrical properties of protective helmets. It is part of the EN 13087 series of test methods and is intended to provide standardized procedures for verifying that helmets meet the electrical-performance requirements defined in the applicable helmet performance standards. This standard supports objective evaluation of helmet safety where electrical hazards are a concern.

Key Topics

This part of EN 13087 focuses on standardized test methods and related technical requirements including:

• Electrical insulation assessment of helmet shell and non-conductive components
• Surface and volume resistance measurements to identify conductive pathways
• Continuity and earthing checks for helmets with conductive fittings or integrated earthing features
• Leakage current and dielectric behaviour under defined test conditions
• Test specimen preparation and conditioning to ensure repeatable results
• Instrumentation, test setup and reporting requirements to maintain traceability and comparability between laboratories

The standard defines how to prepare samples, the environmental conditions for testing, and the required documentation so that results can be used to support compliance claims in the appropriate helmet standard.

Applications

EN 13087-8 is practical and relevant to a range of stakeholders involved in head protection and electrical safety:

• Helmet manufacturers - for design verification, production quality checks and demonstrating compliance with electrical-safety requirements
• Independent testing laboratories - to perform accredited type-testing and batch testing of helmets for electrical properties
• Certification bodies and notified bodies - to assess conformity with helmet performance standards that reference electrical properties
• Safety engineers and procurement officers - to specify helmets suitable for environments with electrical hazards (e.g., electrical utilities, construction, maintenance)
• Regulatory authorities and compliance teams - to harmonize safety assessments and document test evidence

Related Standards

• EN 13087-8:2000 should be used alongside the appropriate helmet performance standards that define required electrical performance levels.
• It is part of the broader EN 13087 series of test methods and complements industry-specific helmet standards and CEN guidance for head protective equipment.

By applying EN 13087-8 test methods, organizations can produce consistent, reproducible data on helmet electrical performance-helping to reduce electrical risk and ensure that head protection is suitable for use in electrically hazardous environments.

Keywords: EN 13087-8:2000, protective helmets, electrical properties, helmet test methods, CEN standard, helmet electrical testing, head protective equipment.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2001
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Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 8: Electrical properties
Schutzhelme - Prüfverfahren - Teil 8: Elektrische Eigenschaften
Casques de protection - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 8: Propriétés éle
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