EN 1080:2013

Impact protection helmets for young children

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for helmets intended for use by young children while pursuing recreational activities in environments which have proven risks of head injuries in combination with risk of strangulation.
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, fastening devices and self-release system;
-   marking and information.

Stoßschutzhelme für Kleinkinder

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Helme fest, die von Kleinkindern während Freizeitbeschäftigungen in Bereichen getragen werden, in denen ein erwiesenes Risiko für Kopfverletzungen in Verbindung mit einem Strangulierungsrisiko besteht.
Die Anforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren beziehen sich auf folgende Punkte:
   Konstruktion einschließlich Sichtfeld;
   stoßdämpfende Eigenschaften;
   Eigenschaften der Trageeinrichtung, einschließlich Kinnriemen, Befestigungsvorrichtungen und Selbst-öffnungsmechanismus;
   Kennzeichnung und Information.

Casques de protection contre les chocs pour les jeunes enfants

La présente Norme européenne spécifie des exigences et des méthodes d’essai relatives aux casques destinés à être utilisés par de jeunes enfants s’adonnant à des activités récréatives dans des environnements qui se sont avérés présenter des risques de blessures à la tête, ainsi qu'un risque d’étranglement.
Les exigences et les méthodes d’essai correspondantes couvrent les aspects suivants :
-   la construction, y compris le champ de vision ;
-   les propriétés en matière d’absorption des chocs ;
-   les caractéristiques du système de rétention, y compris la jugulaire, les dispositifs de serrage et le système à ouverture automatique ;
-   le marquage et les informations.

Varovalne čelade za mlajše otroke

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za čelade, ki jih uporabljajo majhni otroci med rekreativno dejavnostjo v okoljih, kjer je dokazano tveganje poškodb glave v kombinaciji s tveganji zadavljenja. Podane so zahteve in ustrezne preskusne metode za naslednja področja:
– izdelavo, vključno z vidnim poljem;
– lastnosti absorpcije udarcev;
– lastnosti zadrževalnega sistema, vključno s pasom za brado, napravami za pripenjanje in sistemom samodejne sprostitve;
– označevanje in informacije.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Feb-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Aug-2013
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 158/WG 4 - Helmets for cyclists
• Current Stage: 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 13-Aug-2021
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2016/425 - 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: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1080:2013 - Impact protection helmets for young children

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1080:1997/A1:2002 - Impact protection helmets for young children
• Effective Date: 27-Feb-2013
• Replaces: EN 1080:1997/A2:2005 - Impact protection helmets for young children
• Effective Date: 27-Feb-2013
• Replaces: EN 1080:1997 - Impact protection helmets for young children
• Effective Date: 27-Feb-2013
• Revised: FprEN 1080 - Impact protection helmets for young children
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 1080:2013 (CEN) is the European standard that specifies safety requirements and test methods for impact protection helmets for young children used during recreational activities where there is a combined risk of head injury and strangulation. It focuses on helmets that include a self‑release system to reduce the risk of entrapment and covers construction, shock absorption, retention systems, field of vision, marking and manufacturer information. EN 1080:2013 supersedes the 1997 edition and references complementary test standards (e.g., EN 960, EN 13087 series).

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and use: Intended for young children in certain recreational environments; not intended for playground equipment use (playground safety is covered by other standards).
• Materials: Materials contacting the skin must be chemically innocuous and resistant to sweat and toiletries; attention to plasticisers, pigments and heavy metals; nickel emission requirements for metal parts (see EN 1811).
• Construction: Helmets must be free of sharp edges and projections, be lightweight, ventilating, easy to don/doff, usable with spectacles and not significantly interfere with hearing.
• Field of vision: Minimum unobstructed visual angles - horizontally ≥ 105° left and right from the median plane; upwards ≥ 25° from the reference plane; downwards ≥ 45° from the basic plane.
• Shock absorbing capacity: Peak resultant acceleration must not exceed 250 g for specified impact conditions. Test velocities are defined for flat and kerbstone anvils (approx. 5.42 m/s and 4.57 m/s respectively).
• Retention system: Chin strap minimum width 15 mm; fastening device must allow central positioning below the jaw; all retention parts must remain attached until the self‑release operates.
• Self‑release system: Adjustable opening force required to be between > 90 N and ≤ 160 N when tested.
• Durability, marking and information: Specifies conditioning and test sequences, plus manufacturer marking and user information requirements.

Applications and Who Uses It

• Helmet manufacturers and designers use EN 1080:2013 to develop compliant children’s helmets with appropriate self‑release mechanisms and verified shock absorption.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies apply the test methods referenced in EN 960 and EN 13087 to issue conformity reports.
• Retailers, safety officers, procurement teams and regulators rely on EN 1080 for product selection, safety assessment and market surveillance.
• Product compliance and R&D teams use it to balance protection, comfort, field of vision and release performance.

Related Standards (applicable)

• EN 960 (headforms)
• EN 13087 series (conditioning, shock absorption, retention strength, field of vision)
• EN 1811 (nickel release)
• Annex ZA of EN 1080 links the standard to EU PPE directive requirements

Keywords: EN 1080:2013, impact protection helmets, young children, self‑release system, shock absorption, field of vision, retention system, helmet safety standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stoßschutzhelme für KleinkinderCasques de protection contre les chocs pour les jeunes enfantsImpact protection helmets for young children97.190Otroška opremaEquipment for children13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1080:2013SIST EN 1080:2013en,fr,de01-april-2013SIST EN 1080:2013SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1080:1998/A2:2006SIST EN 1080:1998/A1:2003SIST EN 1080:19981DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1080
February 2013 ICS 13.340.20; 97.190 Supersedes EN 1080:1997English Version
Impact protection helmets for young children
Casques de protection contre les chocs pour les jeunes enfants
Stoßschutzhelme für Kleinkinder This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 December 2012.
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.
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Major changes . 18 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC Personal Protective Equipment . 19 Bibliography . 20
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, fastening devices and self-release system;  marking and information. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 960, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets EN 13087-1:2000, Protective helmets
Test methods
Part 1: Conditions and conditioning EN 13087-2:2012, Protective helmets
Test methods
Part 2: Shock absorption EN 13087-5:2012, Protective helmets
Test methods
Part 5: Retention system strength EN 13087-6, Protective helmets
Test methods
Part 6: Field of vision 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 protective helmet item to be worn on the head and intended to absorb the energy of an impact thus reducing the risk of injury to the head 3.2 helmet type category of helmets which does not differ in such essential respects as the materials or dimensions of the helmet shell, the construction of the helmet, the retention system or the protective padding Note1 to entry:
Helmet type may include a range of helmet sizes, provided that the helmet shell, including the protective padding, is the same.
3.3 padding
for a given headform, horizontal plane located at a vertical distance ‘x’ below and parallel to the reference plane Note1 to entry:
This corresponds to the basic plane of the human head being the longitudinal plane which passes through the lower level of the eye orbits and the upper level of the external opening of the ear canals. 3.8 reference plane for a given headform, when erect, horizontal plane located at a vertical distance ‘y’ measured down the central vertical axis from the centre of the crown Note1 to entry:
All horizontal datum levels are quoted relative to this plane. 3.9 test area area of the helmet in which impact tests may be conducted which corresponds to the minimum protected area of the human head 4 Requirements 4.1 Materials For those parts of the helmet coming into contact with the skin, the material used shall not be subject to any known appreciable alteration from contact with sweat or with substances likely to be found in toiletries. Materials shall not be used which are known to cause skin disorders or other adverse effects on health. For a material not in general use, advice as to its suitability shall be sought before its introduction.
Helmets should:  have low weight;  be ventilating;  be easy to put on and take off;  be usable with spectacles;  not significantly interfere with the ability of the user to hear traffic noise. 4.3 Field of vision
When tested according to 5.6, there shall be no occultation in the field of vision bounded by angles as follows (see Figure 1):  horizontally: min 105°
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