CEN/TC 158/WG 11 - Headforms and test methods

This document describes the scientific background and rationale for the content of EN 17950, Protective helmets - Test methods - Shock absorption including measuring rotational kinematics.

This document specifies a test method for helmets that measures the translational and rotational kinematics in impacts of a helmeted headform against an anvil.

This European Standard specifies 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 European Standard specifies the method of test for retention system strength.

This European Standard specifies 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 European Standard specifies the method of test for resistance to radiant heat.

The European Standard specifies 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 European Standard specifies the method for determination of shock absorption.

This European Standard specifies test methods 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 European Standard specifies the test method for field of vision.

This European Standard specifies 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 European Standard specifies the method of test for retention system effectiveness.

This European Standard specifies the dimensional and constructional details of headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets.

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.  Additional text from CENELEC excluding reference to EN 50365:2002.

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.

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 Part specifies the methods of test for flame resistance.

The European Standard prEN 13087:1998 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 Part of EN 13087 specifies the method of test for resistance to penetration.

The European Standard prEN 13087:1997 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 part of prEN 13087:1997 specifies conditions and conditioning to be used when testing protective helmets.

This document is designed to provide information to convenors that will help in choosing test limits in relation to a particular injury type and severity. It is worth noting that accident investigators use a scale known as the Abbreviated Injury Scale, AIS (AAAM). This was developed (in the USA) so that injury severity could be recorded in databases regardless of the body region and type of injury thus avoiding lengthy medical terms that were unfamiliar and difficult to interpret.
This document begins by reviewing the AIS scale and its application to head and burn injuries. Thereafter, each measurement type is reviewed and the severity of injury for given values is identified where possible. A section on burn injuries and fatigue related to heat exposure has been included to assist with Standards for equipment to protect firefighters. The Appendix describes the skin structure and the category and consequence of burn injuries.

The 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 European Standard specifies the method of test for retention system effectiveness.

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 method of test for resistance to radiant heat.

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 method of test for retention system strength.

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 method of test for field of vision.

The European Standard prEN 13087:1998 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 Part of prEN 13087:1998 specifies the method for determination of shock absorption.