EN 1078:2012
(Main)Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for helmets worn by users of pedal cycles, skateboards and roller skates.
Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following:
- construction, including field of vision;
- shock absorbing properties;
- retention system properties, including chin strap and fastening devices;
- marking and information.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 158/WG 4 - Helmets for cyclists
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 31-Oct-2012
- Completion Date
- 31-Oct-2012
- Directive
- Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Replaces
EN 1078:1997/A1:2005 - Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates - Effective Date
- 08-Feb-2012
- Merged Into
EN 1078:2012+A1:2012 - Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates - Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1078:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for helmets worn by users of pedal cycles, skateboards and roller skates. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following: - construction, including field of vision; - shock absorbing properties; - retention system properties, including chin strap and fastening devices; - marking and information.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for helmets worn by users of pedal cycles, skateboards and roller skates. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following: - construction, including field of vision; - shock absorbing properties; - retention system properties, including chin strap and fastening devices; - marking and information.
EN 1078:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1078:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1078:1997, EN 1078:1997/A1:2005, EN 1078:2012+A1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1078:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Helme für Radfahrer und für Benutzer von Skateboards und RollschuhenCasques pour cyclistes et pour utilisateurs de planches à roulettes et de patins à roulettesHelmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipment13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1078:2012SIST EN 1078:2012en,fr,de01-julij-2012SIST EN 1078:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1078:1998/A1:2006SIST EN 1078:19981DGRPHãþD
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EN 1078
February 2012 ICS 13.340.20 Supersedes EN 1078:1997English Version
Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates
Casques pour cyclistes et pour utilisateurs de planches à roulettes et de patins à roulettes
Helme für Radfahrer und für Benutzer von Skateboards und Rollschuhen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 December 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 1078:2012: ESIST EN 1078:2012
Alternative procedure for artificial ageing . 22Annex B (informative)
Significant technical changes between this European Standard and EN 1078:1997 . 23Annex ZA (normative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC Personal Protective Equipment . 24Bibliography . 25 SIST EN 1078:2012
3.3.1 protective padding material used to absorb impact energy 3.3.2 comfort padding lining material provided for the wearer's comfort 3.3.3 sizing padding lining material used for adjustment of the helmet size SIST EN 1078:2012
a) Section of headform in longitudinal vertical plane
b) Section of headform in reference plane Key 1 reference plane 2 basic plane 3 front 4 back 5 longitudinal vertical median plane 6 central transverse vertical plane NOTE 1 Longitudinal vertical median plane – equivalent to EN 960:2006, 2.8 “vertical longitudinal plane”. NOTE 2 Central transverse vertical plane – equivalent to EN 960:2006, 2.9 “vertical transverse plane”. Figure 1 — Field of vision SIST EN 1078:2012
Inside circumference of helmet (EN 960
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