• BS EN 443:2008

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    Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and other structures

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-2008

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements
      4.1 General
           4.1.1 Surface finish
           4.1.2 Innocuousness of materials
           4.1.3 Visual defects
           4.1.4 Additional devices and accessories
           4.1.5 Face protectors
           4.1.6 Neck guards
           4.1.7 Protection of area 3b
           4.1.8 Wearing the helmet
      4.2 Shock absorption
           4.2.1 Area 1a
           4.2.2 Areas 1a and 1b
      4.3 Resistance to penetration
      4.4 Lateral crushing
      4.5 Retention system effectiveness
      4.6 Retention system strength
      4.7 Radiant heat
           4.7.1 Areas 1a and 1b
           4.7.2 Areas 3a and 3b
      4.8 Protection against hot solids
      4.9 Protection against molten metals
           4.9.1 Areas 1a and 1b
           4.9.2 Areas 3a and 3b
      4.10 Heat resistance
           4.10.1 Area 1a, area 1b and area 2
           4.10.2 Area 3a
      4.11 Flame resistance
      4.12 Electrical proper
           4.12.1 Conductive headform
           4.12.2 Wet helmet insulation
           4.12.3 Surface insulation
      4.13 Contact with liquid chemicals (optional)
           4.13.1 Areas 1a, 1b
           4.13.2 Areas 3a, 3b
      4.14 Field of vision
      4.15 Extent of protection
           4.15.1 Area 1a and area 1b
           4.15.2 Area 3b (optional)
    5 Test procedures
      5.1 Sampling and helmet adjustment
           5.1.1 Sampling
           5.1.2 Helmet adjustment
      5.2 Visual inspection
      5.3 Conditioning
           5.3.1 General
           5.3.2 Ultra-violet (UV) ageing
           5.3.3 Thermal shock
           5.3.4 Solvent conditioning
           5.3.5 "Thermal plus" conditioning
           5.3.6 "Thermal minus" conditioning
           5.3.7 Wet conditioning
      5.4 Shock absorption
           5.4.1 Area 1a
           5.4.2 Areas 1a and 1b
      5.5 Resistance to penetration
      5.6 Lateral crushing
           5.6.1 Principle
           5.6.2 Procedure
      5.7 Retention system effectiveness
      5.8 Retention system strength
      5.9 Radiant heat
           5.9.1 Areas 1a and 1b
           5.9.2 Areas 3a and 3b
      5.10 Protection against hot solids
      5.11 Protection against molten metals
           5.11.1 Area 1a and 1b
           5.11.2 Area 3a and area 3b
      5.12 Heat resistance
           5.12.1 Areas 1a and 1b
           5.12.2 Area 3a
      5.13 Flame resistance
      5.14 Electrical properties
           5.14.1 Conductive headform test
           5.14.2 Wet helmet insulation test
           5.14.3 Surface insulation test
      5.15 Contact with liquid chemicals (optional)
           5.15.1 Areas 1a and 1b
           5.15.2 Areas 3a and 3b
      5.16 Field of vision
      5.17 Extent of protection, area 1a and 1b
           5.17.1 Equipment
           5.17.2 Samples
           5.17.3 Test method
    6 Marking
    7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
    Annex A (informative) - List of hazards
    Annex B (normative) - Conditioning - Testing schedule
    Annex C (informative) - Checking compatibility of PPE
    Annex D (informative) - Test results, uncertainty of measurement
      D.1 Uncertainty of measurement
      D.2 Interpretation of results
      D.3 Calculation of uncertainty of measurement
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
             Directive 89/686/EEC
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters\' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.

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    Committee PH/6
    Development Note Supersedes BS 3864(1989) and BS PAS 021(1997). Supersedes 91/37756 DC. (09/2005) Supersedes 04/30095069 DC. (04/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    NFPA 403 : 2018 AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES AT AIRPORTS
    BS PAS 015(1999) : 1999 HELMETS FOR EQUESTRIAN USE

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 5725-1:1994 Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results — Part 1: General principles and definitions
    EN 14458:2004 Personal eye-equipment - Faceshields and visors for use with firefighters' and high performance industrial safety helmets used by firefighters, ambulance and emergency services
    EN 13087-6:2012 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 6: Field of vision
    CEN/TR 14560:2003 Guidance for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame
    EN 168:2001 Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods
    EN 13087-5:2012 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 5: Retention system strength
    EN 13087-2:2012 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption
    EN 13087-3:2000/A1:2001 PROTECTIVE HELMETS - TEST METHODS - RESISTANCE TO PENETRATION
    EN 13087-1:2000/A1:2001 PROTECTIVE HELMETS - TEST METHODS - PART 1: CONDITIONS AND CONDITIONING
    EN 136:1998/AC:2003 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - FULL-FACE MASKS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    ISO 17493:2016 Clothing and equipment for protection against heat Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven
    EN 166:2001 Personal eye-protection - Specifications
    EN 13087-8:2000/A1:2005 PROTECTIVE HELMETS - TEST METHODS - PART 8: ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
    EN 469:2005/A1:2006 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR FIREFIGHTERS - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR FIREFIGHTING
    ENV 13005 : DRAFT 1999 GUIDE TO THE EXPRESSION OF UNCERTAINTY IN MEASUREMENT
    EN 13911:2017 Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters
    EN 340:2003 Protective clothing - General requirements
    EN 137:2006 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements, testing, marking
    EN 960:2006 Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
    EN 13087-4:2012 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 4: Retention system effectiveness
    EN 13087-10:2012 Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 10: Resistance to radiant heat
    EN ISO 9185:2007 Protective clothing - Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash (ISO 9185:2007)
    EN 531:1995/A1:1998 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
    ISO 9185:2007 Protective clothing — Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash
    ISO 1817:2015 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of the effect of liquids
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