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  • AS/NZS 1800:1998

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    Occupational protective helmets - Selection, care and use

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-06-1998

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS/NZS 1800:1998 OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS-SELECTION, CARE AND USE
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
    6 - 1.3.1 Brim
    6 - 1.3.2 Harness
    7 - 1.3.3 Occupational protective helmet
    7 - 1.3.4 Peak
    7 - 1.3.5 Protective padding
    7 - 1.3.6 Retroreflective material
    7 - 1.3.7 Shell
    7 - 1.3.8 Ventilation holes
    7 - 1.4 ACCESSORIES
    7 - 1.4.1 Type of accessories
    8 - 1.4.2 Care in fitting accessories
    8 - 1.4.3 Other personal protective equipment
    9 - SECTION 2 SELECTION AND USE OF OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS
    9 - 2.1 PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING OBJECTS
    9 - 2.2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES
    9 - 2.3 METHOD OF PROTECTION
    9 - 2.4 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
    9 - 2.5 TYPES OF HELMETS
    10 - 2.6 STYLES OF HELMETS
    10 - 2.7 HELMET FIT
    10 - 2.8 VENTILATION
    11 - 2.9 CONSPICUITY
    11 - 2.10 UNSAFE PRACTICES
    11 - 2.11 ALTERATIONS
    12 - SECTION 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS
    12 - 3.1 CLEANING
    12 - 3.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
    12 - 3.3 RE-ISSUE OF HELMETS
    12 - 3.4 WORKING LIFE
    13 - APPENDIX A - GUIDANCE TO OPTIONAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
    13 - A1 PURPOSE
    13 - A2 CHECKLISTS FOR PURCHASERS

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    Incorporates changes adopted in the revision of AS1801-1981, mostly related to the specification of three different types of occupational protective helmet. Includes new Appendix, summarizing optional or additional requirements that may be requested by the purchaser.

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    This Standard sets out recommended practices for the selection, use and maintenance of occupational protective helmets meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1801 for head protection in building work, construction, general industry, underground working, mining, quarrying, forestry, bushfire fighting, high temperature workplaces and other occupations with similar hazards.This Standard does not cover helmets for motor vehicle users, pedal cyclists, horse riders and structural firefighters. Requirements for such helmets are given in AS 1698, AS/NZS 2063, AS 2063.1 and 2063.3, and AS 4067, respectively.

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    Committee SF/18
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published in Australia as AS 1800-1975.Second edition 1981.Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1800:1998. Originated in Australia as AS 1800-1975. Final Australian edition AS 1800-1981. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1800:1998.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 2063.3-1988 Lightweight protective helmets (for use in pedal cycling, horse riding and other activities requiring similar protection) - Helmets for horse riders
    AS/NZS 2063:1996 Pedal cycle helmets
    AS 4067-1994 Firefighters' helmets - Specification
    AS/NZS 1698:2006 Protective helmets for vehicle users
    AS/NZS 4067:2004 Firefighters' helmets
    AS 1698-1988 Protective helmets for vehicle users
    AS/NZS 1716:1994 Respiratory protective devices
    AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications
    AS 2063.1-1986 Lightweight protective helmets (for use in pedal cycling, horse riding and other activities requiring similar protection) - Basic performance requirements
    AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
    AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets

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    AS 1470-1986 Health and safety at work - Principles and practices
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    SAA HB 9-1994 Occupational personal protection
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    AS 5804.1-2010 High-voltage live working General
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    AS/NZS 5026:2012 The storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods
    AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection
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    AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets
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