SN EN ISO 10256 : 2003

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
  3.1 General
  3.2 Helmet
  3.3 Face protection
4 Types of head and face protectors
5 Requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Special requirements for helmets
  5.3 Special requirements for full-face protectors
  5.4 Special requirements for eye protectors (visors)
6 Test methods
  6.1 Sampling
  6.2 Inspection and determination of mass (for helmet/face
      protector combinations fitting headforms of size E or
      smaller)
  6.3 Conditioning
  6.4 Helmets - Determination of shock-absorbing capacity
  6.5 Determination of retention-system strength and
      effectiveness for helmets
  6.6 Determination of vision quality
  6.7 Determination of penetration characteristics
  6.8 Face protectors - Determination of puck-impact
      resistance
7 Test report
8 Permanent marking
9 Information for users
Annex A (normative) Impact drop test using a free-fall test
        apparatus with a guided carrier
Annex B (normative) Impact drop test using a guided monorail
        device
Annex C (informative) Optical-quality test methods
Annex D (normative) Method for measuring peripheral fields of
        vision and bilateral scotoma
Annex E (informative) Method for measuring peripheral field
        of vision
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their relevant European publications
Annex ZB (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other provisions
         of EU Directives

Gives performance requirements and test methods for head and face protection for use in ice hockey.