Head Protection Standards


  1. What Is EN 397 and What Does It Test for?

    EN 397 is the European standard that defines the minimum performance requirements for industrial safety helmets. This standard has...

  2. What is EN 12492?

    EN 12492 is the European standard for helmets used in mountaineering and climbing, designed to offer comprehensive protection against...

  3. What is EN 14052?

    EN 14052 is the European standard for high-performance industrial safety helmets, designed to offer an increased level of protection...

  4. What is EN 812?

    EN 812 is the European standard for industrial bump caps, which are designed to protect the wearer against minor...

  5. What is EN 50365?

    EN 50365 :2002 is a European standard that applies to electrically insulating helmets used when working on live installations...

  6. EN 12492 helmet protection

    The EN 12492 standard covers helmets for mountaineers. These safety helmets are known as ‘climbing helmets’; however, they are...

  7. What is the difference between EN 397 and EN 12492 chinstraps?

    Chinstraps for different safety helmets may look the same at first glance but the performance may not always be...

  8. What is the difference between EN 397 and EN 12492 helmets?

    While on site, it is important to wear the proper head protection. Selecting the right type of helmet for the...

  9. What is the difference between EN 397 and EN 12492 helmets? Can I have both?

    The main difference between these two head protection standards is the intended usage, which results in different requirements. EN...

  10. What is ANSI/ISEA Z89.1?

    ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 is the American National Standard that sets out the performance and testing requirements for industrial safety helmets,...

  11. What Are EN Standards for Safety Helmets?

    EN standards (European Norms) define the minimum safety and performance requirements for personal protective equipment, including safety helmets. All...

  12. Can a Safety Helmet Meet Both EN 397 and EN 12492 Standards?

    Traditionally, EN 397 and EN 12492 safety helmets were designed for different environments, making it difficult to meet both...

  13. What Is the Difference Between EN 397 and EN 14052 Safety Helmets?

    Selecting the correct safety helmet is vital to protect against head and brain injuries in the workplace. Helmets are...

  14. Global hard hat standards explained

    Are you unsure of which standard your hard hat should comply to? Standards differ from region to region, and it is...

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