EN 443:2008

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

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.