EN 1384:2023

Helmets for equestrian activities

This document specifies requirements for protective helmets that can have a peak, for people involved in all equestrian activities including but not limited to riding, driving, or handling and caring for horses.
It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following:
a)   construction, including field of vision;
b)   shock absorbing properties;
c)   resistance to penetration;
d)   mechanical strength in lateral deformation;
e)   retention system properties;
f)   deflection of peak (if fitted);
g)   marking and information;
h)   use of headforms in accordance with EN 960:2006.

Schutzhelme für reiterliche Aktivitäten

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an Helme, die einen Schirm haben können, für Personen bei allen reiterlichen Aktivitäten, einschließlich unter anderem Reiten, Fahren, Umgang mit Pferden und Pferdepflege, fest.
Es liefert Sicherheitsanforderungen, die Prüfverfahren und Stufen einschließen. Anforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren sind angegeben für Folgendes:
a)   Konstruktion einschließlich Sichtfeld;
b)   stoßdämpfende Eigenschaften;
c)   Durchdringungsfestigkeit;
d)   mechanische Festigkeit bei seitlicher Verformung;
e)   Eigenschaften des Haltesystems;
f)   Durchbiegung des Schirmes (falls vorhanden);
g)   Kennzeichnung und Informationen;
h)   Verwendung von Prüfköpfen nach EN 960:2006.

Casques de protection pour activités équestres

Le présent document spécifie les exigences pour les casques de protection pouvant comporter une visière, destinés aux personnes pratiquant toutes les activités équestres, comprenant entre autres, mais sans s'y limiter, l'équitation, l'attelage, ou le maniement et le soin des chevaux.
Le présent document donne des exigences de sécurité qui comprennent des méthodes d'essai et des niveaux de performance. Les exigences et les méthodes d'essai correspondantes couvrent les aspects suivants :
a)   construction, y compris le champ visuel ;
b)   propriétés d'absorption des chocs ;
c)   résistance à la pénétration ;
d)   résistance mécanique à la déformation latérale ;
e)   propriétés du système de rétention ;
f)   fléchissement de la visière (le cas échéant) ;
g)   marquage et informations ;
h)   utilisation de fausses têtes conformément à l'EN 960:2006.

Čelade za konjeniške aktivnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Apr-2023
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 158/WG 5 - Helmets for horse riders
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 12-Apr-2023
• Due Date: 09-Dec-2022
• Completion Date: 12-Apr-2023
• 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
• Mandate: M/571 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 19.11.2020 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards personal protective equipment in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Ref Project: kSIST FprEN 1384:2022 - Helmets for equestrian activities

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1384:2017 - Helmets for equestrian activities
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 1384:2022
01-marec-2022
Čelade za konjeniške aktivnosti
Helmets for equestrian activities
Schutzhelme für reiterliche Aktivitäten
Casques de protection pour sports hippiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1384
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
oSIST prEN 1384:2022 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 1384
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2022
ICS 13.340.20 Will supersede EN 1384:2017
English Version
Helmets for equestrian activities

Casques de protection pour sports hippiques Schutzhelme für reiterliche Aktivitäten

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee

CEN/TC 158.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and

United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are

aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without

notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 1384:2022 E

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Contents Page

European foreword ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Normative references .......................................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 7

4 Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.2 Ergonomics .............................................................................................................................................. 8

4.3 Materials innocuousness.................................................................................................................... 8

4.4 Finish and projections ......................................................................................................................... 9

4.5 Extent of protection ............................................................................................................................. 9

4.6 Shock absorption .................................................................................................................................. 9

4.7 Penetration ............................................................................................................................................. 9

4.8 Mechanical strength ............................................................................................................................. 9

4.9 Retention system .................................................................................................................................. 9

4.9.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.9.2 Retention system strength .............................................................................................................. 10

4.9.3 Retention system effectiveness ..................................................................................................... 10

4.10 Peak ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

4.10.1 Peak deflection .................................................................................................................................... 10

4.10.2 Peak dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 10

4.11 Field of vision ....................................................................................................................................... 11

4.12 Durability after testing ..................................................................................................................... 11

5 Testing .................................................................................................................................................... 12

5.1 Visual inspection ................................................................................................................................. 12

5.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 12

5.1.2 Marking and information supplied .............................................................................................. 12

5.1.3 Retention system and chin strap ................................................................................................... 12

5.1.4 Finish and projections ....................................................................................................................... 12

5.1.5 Ventilation features ........................................................................................................................... 12

5.1.6 Ergonomics assessment .................................................................................................................... 12

5.2 Assessment of extent of the area of protection and marking of test area ...................... 13

5.3 Headforms ............................................................................................................................................. 14

5.4 Field of vision ....................................................................................................................................... 14

5.5 Test sequence and number of samples ....................................................................................... 15

5.6 Testing atmosphere and conditioning ........................................................................................ 16

5.6.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.6.2 High temperature conditioning ..................................................................................................... 16

5.6.3 Low temperature conditioning ...................................................................................................... 16

5.6.4 Artificial ageing and moisture conditioning ............................................................................. 16

5.7 Shock absorption ................................................................................................................................ 16

5.7.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.7.2 Headform ............................................................................................................................................... 17

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5.7.3 Impact speed ........................................................................................................................................ 17

5.7.4 Test sites ................................................................................................................................................ 17

5.7.5 Test period ............................................................................................................................................ 17

5.8 Resistance to penetration ................................................................................................................ 17

5.8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 17

5.8.2 Striker ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

5.8.3 Test block .............................................................................................................................................. 17

5.8.4 Impact energy ...................................................................................................................................... 17

5.8.5 Test sites ................................................................................................................................................ 18

5.9 Mechanical strength .......................................................................................................................... 18

5.9.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.9.2 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................................. 18

5.9.3 Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 18

5.10 Retention system strength .............................................................................................................. 18

5.10.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.10.2 Headforms ............................................................................................................................................. 18

5.10.3 Drop height ........................................................................................................................................... 18

5.11 Retention system effectiveness ..................................................................................................... 19

5.11.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.11.2 Headforms ............................................................................................................................................. 19

5.11.3 Direction of force application ........................................................................................................ 19

5.11.4 Drop height ........................................................................................................................................... 19

5.11.5 Report ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.12 Peak deflection .................................................................................................................................... 19

5.12.1 Principle ................................................................................................................................................. 19

5.12.2 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................................. 19

5.12.3 Test procedure .................................................................................................................................... 19

5.13 Test of materials innocuousness ................................................................................................... 20

6 Marking and labelling ....................................................................................................................... 21

6.1 Marking .................................................................................................................................................. 21

6.2 Information and instruction for the user ................................................................................... 21

Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential

requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered .... 23

Bibliography ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

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European foreword

This document (prEN 1384:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 158 “Head

protection”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1384:2017.

In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:

— in Clause 2, EN ISO 13688:2013 has been added referenced in 4.3 Materials innocuousness;

— in Clause 4.1, clarifications have been added;

— new Clause 4.2 Ergonomics and Clause 5.1.6 Ergonomics assessment have been added;

— in Clause 4.6, a hazard anvil impact test has been added;
— in Clause 4.7, three impacts in test method described in 5.8 has been added;
— in Clause 4.9.2, reworded to “the maximum displacement of the headform”;

— from Clause 5 Testing, requirements were moved to 4.3 Materials innocuousness and a new

Clause 5.13 Test of materials innocuousness have been added;
— in Clause 5.7.1, Figure 3 – Definition Hazard Anvil has been added;
— in Clause 5.7.3, speed for hazard anvil has been added;
— in Clause 5.7.4, rewritten clause and added impact sites for hazard anvil;

— in Clause 5.7.5, as a result of the additional impact the test period has been extended to 360 seconds;

— in Clause 5.8.4, increased impact energy changed to 18,4 J ± 0,5 J and theoretical drop height changed

to 625 mm;
— in Clause 5.8.5, changed to “three” impact sites on each helmet;
— in Clause 5.9.3, force set changed to 800 N ± 20 N;
— in Clause 6.2 new requirements and clarification to text;

— Table ZA.1 has been updated with corresponding clauses to the Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European

Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU

Directive(s) / Regulation(s).

For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part

of this document.
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Introduction

This document specifies the requirements for protective headwear for use in equestrian activities that

can result in a broad spectrum of accident situations.

Equestrian activities where helmets are used include a number of different disciplines such as rider,

handler and/or carer, carried out indoors and outdoors and under varying climate conditions.

This document includes tests for shock absorption, penetration, lateral crush. There are different

statistical accident studies from racing sports, competition, and leisure riding activities. The most

common accident situation resulting in head injuries are fall accidents from the horse. There are also

accidents where the rider is injured during handling where the horse interacts with the rider.

The standard covers today linear impacts to the head in the shock absorption test. Accident statistics also

show that angled impacts are common, resulting in a rotational motion of the head. The reason for not

implementing a rotational test method is that no test method is specified at time of writing this standard.

CEN/TC 158/WG 11 will in the near future present a new test method, which can be used in future

revisions of EN 1384.

Also, the standard tests the helmets effectiveness for a horseshoe impact in the shock absorption against

the hazard anvil and sharp objects in the penetration test. The mechanical strength is tested by measuring

the lateral deformation. This test will only evaluate that the helmet has a minimum lateral deformation

that will protect the skull from fracture. A helmet that passes the mechanical strength test will not per

definition protect the wearer from a horse falling directly onto the helmet.

Wearers need to be made aware that the protection given by a helmet depends on the circumstances of

the accident and wearing of a helmet cannot always prevent injury, death or disability.

A proportion of the energy of an impact is absorbed by the helmet, thereby reducing the force of the blow

sustained by the head. The structure of the helmet may be damaged in absorbing this energy and any

helmet that sustains a severe blow should be replaced even if damage is not apparent.

Performance levels and test methods are based upon proven methods of test and technical criteria and

enhanced by data from expert sources in the field of head protection.
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1 Scope

This document specifies requirement for protective helmets that can have a peak, for people involved in

all equestrian activities including but not limited to riding, driving, or handling and caring for horses.

It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels. Requirements and the corresponding

methods of test are given for the following:
a) construction, including field of vision;
b) shock absorbing properties;
c) resistance to penetration;
d) mechanical strength in lateral deformation;
e) retention system properties;
f) deflection of peak (if fitted);
g) marking and information;
h) use of headforms in accordance with EN 960:2006.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 960:2006, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets

EN 1811:2011+A1:2015, Reference test method for release of nickel from all post assemblies which are

inserted into pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged

contact with the skin

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 13087-3:2000, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 3: Resistance to penetration

EN 13087-4:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 4: Retention system effectiveness

EN 13087-5:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 5: Retention system strength

EN 13087-6:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 6: Field of vision

EN ISO 7500-1:2018, Metallic materials - Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines -

Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines - Calibration and verification of the force-measuring system

(ISO 7500-1:2018)
EN ISO 13688:2013, Protective clothing - General requirements (ISO 13688:2013)
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
shell
material that provides the hard outer case of the helmet
3.2
protective padding (liner)
padding material provided to absorb impact energy
3.3
comfort padding or size padding
padding material provided to ensure comfortable and correct fit
3.4
cradle

headband or other head fitting and those internal parts of the helmet other than the padding, which are

in contact with the head
3.5
retention system

complete assembly by means of which the helmet is maintained in position on the head, including any

devices for adjustment of the system or to enhance the wearer's comfort
3.6
draw-lace

lace used by a wearer for making adjustments to the fit of the cradle on the head

3.7
chin strap

part of the retention system consisting of a strap that passes under the wearer's jaw to keep the helmet

in position
3.8
chin cup

cup mounted on the retention system to locate the strap on the point of the wearer's chin

3.9
helmet type

category of helmets which do not differ in such essential respects as the material, construction of the

helmet, retention system or protective padding

Note 1 to entry: Difference in sizes in itself does not constitute different helmet types.

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3.10
peak
extension from the basic form of the helmet above the eyes

Note 1 to entry: Depending upon the construction of the helmet, such extension may be considered to be, or not to

be, a peak with respect to 5.12 Peak deflection. It may be integral with, or detachable by the wearer from the helmet.

3.11
area of protection
minimum area of the headform covered by the protective padding (liner)
3.12
test area
area of helmet which is subject to shock absorption and penetration tests
3.13
retention fixing point
part of the helmet to which the retention system is permanently attached
4 Requirements
4.1 General

Helmet marking shall not be removed during use. The durability of the markings shall be assessed

according to 5.1.2

Helmets for equestrian activities may be constructed either with or without a shell and with or without

means of ventilation. Any ventilation features shall be restricted to the area above the test line according

to 5.1.5.
If a shell is used, then protective padding shall be securely fastened to it.

If there are draw-laces or other adjusting system for fit and retention, the adjustment shall not become

undone unintentionally and shall meet all of the requirements of this document.
4.2 Ergonomics

Helmets for equestrian activities shall be designed to minimize the discomfort of wearing them and shall

remain in place when fitted and fastened according to manufacturer's instructions. The ergonomics of

the design is assessed according to 5.1.6.
4.3 Materials innocuousness

The material requirements can be verified by a written statement provided in documents supplied by the

manufacturer in accordance with 5.13

The material used shall not be subject to any known appreciable alteration from contact with sweat or

toiletries or cleaners recommended by the manufacturer.

For those parts of the helmet coming, or that may come, into contact with the skin materials shall not be

used which are known to cause skin disorders or other adverse effects on health.

All metallic materials which could come into prolonged contact with the skin (e.g. studs, fittings) shall

have a release of Nickel of less than 0,5 µg/cm per week when tested according to

EN 1811:2011+A1:2015.

Presence of plasticisers, unreacted components, heavy metals, impurities and the chemical identity of

pigments and dyes shall be in accordance with, EN ISO 13688:2013, 4.2.
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4.4 Finish and projections
The following requirements shall be assessed in accordance with 5.1.1 and 5.1.4.

There shall be no sharp edges, roughness or projection on any parts of the helmet which are in contact,

or potential contact, with the wearer, when the helmet is worn, such as is likely to cause injury to the

wearer.

Where external surface projections exceed 5 mm they shall be smoothly faired to the adjacent surface.

There shall be no rigid projections on the inside of the helmet exceeding 2 mm.
4.5 Extent of protection

The coverage shall extend down to and include both the area above the AA' plane and the area above the

RF1R'F2 line, point R' is at the level of the reference plane (see Figure 2).
4.6 Shock absorption
When tested in accordance with 5.6 and 5.7, for each impact:

— the maximum acceleration shall not exceed 250 g for the flat anvil at any time;

— the maximum acceleration shall not exceed 200 g for the hazard anvil at any time;

— the total time during which the curve (acceleration / function of time) exceeds 150 g shall not be

greater than 5 ms;

— the retention system shall remain fastened, and the helmet shall remain on the headform.

4.7 Penetration

When tested by the method described in 5.8, three impacts on the same helmet, there shall be no contact

between the striker and test block.
4.8 Mechanical strength

When tested in accordance with 5.9 the maximum lateral deformation of the helmet shall not exceed

30 mm, and the residual lateral deformation shall not exceed 10 mm.
4.9 Retention system
4.9.1 General

The following requirements shall be visually and manually assessed in accordance with 5.1.3.

All parts of the retention system shall be securely attached to the system or to the helmet, so it could not

be removed or detached during its use and verified in 5.10 and 5.11.

All parts of the retention system shall be permanently fixed to the helmet and not user removable.

A retention system shall incorporate a chin strap not less than 15 mm wide and shall be verified by

measurement.

The system shall be fitted with fastening and adjustment devices which may be combined.

The chinstrap shall be adjustable in length.
The retention system shall be freed by deliberate action only.
The chin strap shall not have a chin cup.
The colour of any part of the retention system shall not be green.
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It is recommended that the part of the device intended to be operated by the wearer to cause the device

to open is coloured orange or red.

NOTE It is permissible for the system to include padding or other means of enhancing comfort to the wearer.

4.9.2 Retention system strength

When tested in accordance with 5.10, the maximum displacement of the headform shall not exceed

35 mm and the residual displacement of the headform shall not exceed 25 mm. For this purpose,

displacement includes slippage of the fastening device.
Following the test, manual release of the unloaded buckle shall be possible.
4.9.3 Retention system effectiveness

When the helmet is fitted to an appropriate size headform with the retention system adjusted, in

accordance with the manufacturer's instruction and is subjected to the test described in 5.11, the helmet

shall remain on the headform.

The helmet shall be considered to have remained on the headform if the central vertical axis of the

headform is protected by part of the helmet intended to provide coverage of the area of protection

(see 5.2). Rotation of the helmet is acceptable during testing.
4.10 Peak
4.10.1 Peak deflection

Where the helmet has a peak, when the peak is tested by the method described in 5.12, the deflection at

the lateral mid-point (midpoint from the sides and not midpoint of the peak itself) of the front edge of the

peak shall be greater than 6,0 mm.
4.10.2 Peak dimensions
In the case of helmets wh
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