EN 812 is the European standard for industrial bump caps, which are designed to protect the wearer against minor bumps and scrapes — not against falling or thrown objects.
To comply with EN 812, a bump cap must undergo:
- Impact testing, where it is struck four times by a 5kg flat steel striker falling with 12 joules of energy.
- Penetration testing, where it is tested four times using a 0.5kg conical striker, ensuring the striker does not make contact with the headform beneath the cap.
The standard also includes optional requirements for:
- Flame resistance
- Electrical properties
It is important to note that bump caps are not a replacement for industrial safety helmets. They should only be used in environments where there is no risk of falling or thrown objects, and where an industrial safety helmet is not required.
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Key Points:
- EN 812 is the standard for bump caps used in low-risk environments.
- Caps are tested with 12J impact and 0.5kg penetration tests.
- Optional tests include flame and electrical resistance.
- Bump caps do not replace industrial safety helmets.
- Suitable only where there is no risk of falling or thrown objects.