SIST EN 1080:2013
(Main)Impact protection helmets for young children
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 an und Prüfverfahren für Helme fest, die von Kleinkindern bei der Ausübung von Beschäftigungen in Bereichen getragen werden, wo ein erwiesenes Risiko für Kopfverletzungen 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 dans des environnements qui se sont avérés présenter des risques de blessures à la tête.
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.
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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
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SIST EN 1080:2013
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 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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EN 1080:2013 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3 Introduction .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Requirements .6 4.1 Materials .6 4.2 Construction .7 4.3 Field of vision .7 4.4 Shock absorbing capacity .9 4.5 Retention system .9 4.5.1 General .9 4.5.2 Chin strap .9 4.5.3 Fastening device .9 4.6 Self-release system .9 4.6.1 General .9 4.6.2 Release force .9 4.6.3 Colour .9 4.7 Durability .9 5 Testing . 10 5.1 Headforms . 10 5.2 Inspection and determination of mass . 10 5.3 Number of samples and sequence of tests . 10 5.4 Determination of shock absorbing capacity . 11 5.4.1 Test area . 11 5.4.2 Conditioning . 12 5.4.3 Apparatus . 12 5.4.4 Procedure . 13 5.5 Determination of self-release system opening force . 14 5.5.1 Apparatus . 14 5.5.2 Procedure . 14 5.6 Determination of field of vision . 15 5.7 Test report . 15 6 Marking . 16 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 16 Annex A (informative)
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
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EN 1080:2013 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 1080:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 158 “Head protection”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2013. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 1080:1997. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. The significant technical changes that have been made since the previous version of this standard are described in Annex A. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 1080:2013
EN 1080:2013 (E) 4 Introduction 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. The helmet itself is not intended to be worn at play in the playground or while using playground equipment. Head protection in these areas is covered by standards for design of playground equipment and surfaces. Since there is a foreseeable risk of being trapped by the helmet, these helmets are equipped with a self-release mechanism to minimise the risk. This standard does not replace other standards for head protection. Helmets according to this standard do offer shock absorption performance of the same value as i.e. helmets for pedal cyclists or skiers. However, they do not meet all other requirements which these helmets fulfil, for example strength of retention system or penetration for skiing helmets. The protection given by a helmet depends on the circumstances of the accident and wearing a helmet cannot always prevent death or long term 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 needs to be replaced even if damage is not apparent. The Technical Committee which has prepared this standard realises that it is of importance for the wearer's comfort and psychometric performance that a helmet is ventilated. At the time this European Standard was prepared, no method for measuring the ventilating capacity of a helmet was recognised. For that reason, no requirements concerning ventilation or heat transmission have been introduced. SIST EN 1080:2013
EN 1080:2013 (E) 5 1 Scope 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. 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
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EN 1080:2013 (E) 6 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 3.4 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 3.5 chin-strap part of the retention system consisting of a strap that passes under the wearer's jaw to keep the helmet in position 3.6 self-release system mechanism which releases when loaded with a certain force 3.7 basic plane
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.
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EN 1080:2013 (E) 7 Examples for documents which can be presented as evidence of chemical innocuousness are given in the note. NOTE The following list of documents is given for information and as examples of documents to be examined: a) materials specifications; b) safety data sheets relating to the materials; c) information relating to the suitability of the materials for use with food, in medical devices, or other relevant applications; d) information relating to toxicological, allergenic, carcinogenic, toxic to reproduction or mutagenic investigations on the materials; e) information relating to ecotoxicological and other environmental investigations on the materials. The examination shall determine whether the claim that the materials are suitable for use in the protective helmet is justified. Particular attention needs to be paid to the presence of plasticisers, unreacted components, heavy metals, impurities and the chemical identity of pigments and dyes. All metallic materials which could come into prolonged contact with the skin (e.g. buckles, studs, fittings) shall have an emission of nickeEN 1811. 4.2 Construction The helmet normally consists of a means of absorbing impact energy, a means of retaining the helmet on the head and a self-release system. The helmet shall be so designed and shaped that in normal use the parts of it in contact or in potential contact with the user shall be free of roughness, sharp edges, projections and anything which could be harmful to the user.
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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Impact protection helmets for young children
Stoßschutzhelme für Kleinkinder
Casques de protection contre les chocs pour les jeunes enfants
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1080
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 1080
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2009
ICS 13.340.20; 97.190 Will supersede EN 1080:1997
English Version
Impact protection helmets for young children
Casques de protection contre les chocs pour jeunes Stoßschutzhelme für Kleinkinder
enfants
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 Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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 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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© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 1080:2009: E
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Definitions .5
4 Requirements .6
4.1 Materials .6
4.2 Construction .6
4.3 Field of vision .7
4.4 Shock absorbing capacity .7
4.5 Durability .7
4.6 Retention system .9
4.6.1 General .9
4.6.2 Chin strap .9
4.6.3 Fastening device .9
4.6.4 Colour .9
4.6.5 Release force .9
5 Testing .9
5.1 Headforms .9
5.2 Inspection and determination of mass . 10
5.3 Number of samples and sequence of tests . 10
5.4 Determination of shock absorbing capacity . 11
5.4.1 Test area . 11
5.4.2 Conditioning . 12
5.4.3 Apparatus . 13
5.4.4 Procedure . 15
5.5 Determination of self-release system opening force . 15
5.5.1 Apparatus . 15
5.5.2 Procedure . 15
5.6 Determination of field of vision . 16
5.7 Test report . 17
6 Marking . 17
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 17
Annex A (informative) Alternative procedure for artificial ageing . 19
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing Essential Requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives . 20
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Foreword
This document (prEN 1080:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 158 “Head protection”,
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1080:1997.
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Introduction
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for helmets intended for use by young
children while pursuing activities in environments which have proven risks of head injuries.
The helmet itself is not intended to be worn at play in the playground or whilst using playground equipment.
Head protection in these areas is covered by standards for design of playground equipment and surfaces.
Since there is a foreseeable risk of being trapped by the helmet, these helmets are equipped with a self-
release mechanism to minimize the risk.
Whilst these helmets offer equivalent shock absorption performance they do not meet all the requirements of
helmets specifically produced for sports such as pedal cycling, ice hockey, skiing.
The protection given by a helmet depends on the circumstances of the accident and wearing a helmet cannot
always prevent death or long term 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 needs to be replaced even if damage is not apparent.
The technical committee which has prepared this standard realizes that it is of importance for the wearer's
comfort and psychometric performance that a helmet is ventilated. At the time this European standard was
prepared no method for measuring the ventilating capacity of a helmet was recognized. For that reason no
requirements concerning ventilation or heat transmission have been introduced.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for helmets intended for use by young
children while pursuing activities in environments which have proven risks of head injuries.
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 referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets.
ISO 6487, Road vehicles — Measurement techniques in impact tests -Instrumentation.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply.
3.1
protective helmet
an 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 or
construction of the helmet, of the retention system or of the protective padding
3.3
padding
3.3.1
protective padding
material used to absorb impact energy
3.3.2
comfort padding
lining material provided for the wearer's comfort
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3.3.3
sizing padding
lining material used for adjustment of the helmet size
3.4
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
3.5
chin-strap
part of the retention system consisting of a strap that passes under the wearer's jaw to keep the helmet in
position
3.6
self-release system
retention system with a mechanism which releases when loaded with a certain force
3.7
basic plane of the human head
plane at the level of the external ear opening (external auditory meatus) and the lower edge of the eye sockets
(orbits)
3.8
basic plane of a headform
plane relative to the headform that corresponds to the basic plane of the human head
3.9
reference plane
construction plane parallel to the basic plane of the headform at a distance from it which is a function of the
size of the headform
3.10
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 should be known not to
undergo 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.
4.2 Construction
The helmet normally consists of a means of absorbing impact energy and means of retaining the helmet on
the head in an accident.
The helmet should be durable and withstand handling.
The helmet shall be so designed and shaped that parts of it (visor, rivets, ventilators, edges, fastening device
and the like) are not likely to injure the user in normal use.
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NOTE 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° from the longitudinal vertical median plane to the left and right hand sides
upwards: min 25° from the reference plane
downwards: min 45° from the basic plane
4.4 Shock absorbing capacity
The helmet shall give protection to the user's forehead, rear, sides, temples and crown of the head.
When tested according to 5.3 and 5.4 the peak acceleration shall not, for each impact, exceed 250 g for the
velocity of 5,42 + 0,1 m/s on the flat anvil, and 4,57+0,1 m/s on the kerbstone anvil.
NOTE These are theoretically equivalent to 1497 mm and 1064 mm drop heights respectively.
4.5 Durability
After being tested the helmet shall not exhibit damage that could cause significant injury to the wearer (sharp
edges, points.)
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Linear dimensions in millimetres
Section of headform in longitudinal vertical plane
Section of headform in reference plane
Key
1 reference plane
2 basic plane
3 central vertical axis
4 longitudinal vertical median plane
5 central transverse vertical plane
Figure 1 — Field of vision
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4.6 Retention system
4.6.1 General
Means shall be provided for retaining the helmet on the wearer's head. All parts of the retention system
fastened to the helmet shall be securely attached.
Buckles with adjustable opening force shall satisfy the requirements of 4.6.5 throughout the range of
adjustments.
NOTE The design of the self-release mechanism may be such that part of the retention system is not fastened to the
helmet.
4.6.2 Chin strap
The chin strap shall not include a chin cup. Any chin strap shall be not less than 15 mm wide. Chin straps may
be fitted with means of enhancing comfort for the wearer.
4.6.3 Fastening device
Any retention system shall be fitted with a device to adjust and maintain tension in the system. The device
shall be capable of adjustment so that the buckle can be positioned in a centred position below the jaw. This
has to be assessed by fitting the helmet on the appropriate headform, positioning it according to the
manufacturer’s instructions or whether they’re missing, in the manner in which the helmet is intended to be
worn on the head.
4.6.4 Colour
To identify helmets with self-release retention system all or some of the visible parts of the retention system
shall be visibly and indelibly coloured green.
4.6.5 Release force
When tested according to 5.5 the headform shall be released from the helmet by a force exceeding 90 N but
not exceeding 160 N.
NOTE There may be a separate self-release mechanism. Then the release requirement applies to that mechanism.
5 Testing
5.1 Headforms
The headforms used shall comply with EN 960. The sizes in Table 1 shall be used except for determination of
shock absorbing capacity and for the self-release system opening force for which on
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