1、BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 14572:2005 High Performance Helmets for Equestrian Activities The European Standard EN 14572:2005 has the status of a British Standard ICS 13.340.20 BS EN 14572:2005 This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 Ap
2、ril 2005 BSI 28 April 2005 ISBN 0 580 45964 0 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 14572:2005. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee PH/6, Head protection, to Subcommittee PH/6/5, Helmets for equestrian activiti
3、es, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue unde
4、r the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct appl
5、ication. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed; m
6、onitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 26, an inside back cover and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates
7、when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date CommentsEUROPEANSTANDARD NORMEEUROPENNE EUROPISCHENORM EN14572 April2005 ICS13.340.20 Englishversion HighPerformanceHelmetsforEquestrianActivities Casquesdehauteprotectionpoursportsquestres HochgleistungsSchutzhelme
8、frreiterlicheAktivitten ThisEuropeanStandardwasapprovedbyCENon3March2005. CENmembersareboundtocomplywiththeCEN/CENELECInternalRegulationswhichstipulatetheconditionsforgivingthisEurope an Standardthestatusofanationalstandardwithoutanyalteration.Uptodatelistsandbibliographicalreferencesconcernings uch
9、national standardsmaybeobtainedonapplicationtotheCentralSecretariatortoanyCENmember. ThisEuropeanStandardexistsinthreeofficialversions(English,French,German).Aversioninanyotherlanguagemadebytra nslation undertheresponsibilityofaCENmemberintoitsownlanguageandnotifiedtotheCentralSecretariathasthesames
10、tatusast heofficial versions. CENmembersarethenationalstandardsbodiesofAustria,Belgium,Cyprus,CzechRepublic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland,France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Iceland,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Norway,Poland,Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,Switzerlandan
11、dUnitedKingdom. EUROPEANCOMMITTEEFORSTANDARDIZATION COMITEUROPENDENORMALISATION EUROPISCHESKOMITEEFRNORMUNG ManagementCentre:ruedeStassart,36B1050Brussels 2005CEN Allrightsofexploitationinanyformandbyanymeansreserved worldwideforCENnationalMembers. Ref.No.EN14572:2005:EEN 14572:2005 (E) 2 Contents P
12、age Foreword. 3 1 Scope 5 2 Normative References 5 3 Terms and Definitions 5 4 Construction Requirements. 7 5 Performance Requirements . 8 6 Testing 10 7 Marking 16 8 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer . 16 Annex A (normative) Test method for lateral crush 18 Bibliography . 26 EN 14572:2
13、005 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 14572:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 158 Head Protection, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the
14、 latest by October 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2005. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For t
15、he relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czec
16、h Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EN 14572:2005 (E) 4 Introduction The protection given by a
17、 helmet in an accident depends on the circumstances of the accident. Users need to be made aware that wearing a helmet cannot always prevent death or a long-term disability. Riding helmets complying with European Standards offer a set of head protection devices for equestrian activities: Helmets for
18、 equestrian activities meeting the requirements of EN 1384; High performance helmets for equestrian activities meeting the requirements of this document. Advances in materials and design methods have allowed helmets to be developed to a higher performance level. The high performance helmet for eques
19、trian activities offers a greater protection from side impacts. Helmets in accordance with EN 14572 are intended for use in high-risk activities. EN 14572 is not intended to supersede EN 1384. The Technical Committee, which has prepared this document in addition to EN 1384, realizes that it is of gr
20、eat importance for the benefit of the wearers comfort and psychometric performance that a helmet is well ventilated, but at the time this document was prepared no adequate method for measuring the ventilating capacity of a helmet was recognized. EN 14572:2005 (E) 5 1 Scope This document specifies pe
21、rformance requirements and test methods for high performance protective helmets that may or may not have a peak, for use by people involved in equestrian activities. It includes requirements for shock absorption, resistance to penetration, lateral crush, the strength and effectiveness of the retenti
22、on system and the deflection of a peak if fitted. 2 Normative References The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including a
23、ny amendments) applies. EN 960, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets EN 13087-1, Protective helmets - Test methods Part 1: Conditions and conditioning EN 13087-2: 2000, Protective helmets - Test methods Part 2: Shock absorption EN 13087-3, Protective helmets - Test methods Part 3:
24、Resistance to penetration EN 13087-4, Protective helmets - Test methods Part 4: Retention system effectiveness EN 13087-5: 2000, Protective helmets - Test methods Part 5: Retention system strength EN 13087-6, Protective helmets - Test methods Part 6: Field of vision ISO 6487, Road vehicles Measureme
25、nt techniques in impact tests Instrumentation 3 Terms and Definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 shell material that provides the hard outer case of the helmet EN 1384: 1996 3.2 protective padding (liner) padding material provided to absorb impa
26、ct energy EN 1384: 1996 3.3 cradle headband or other head fitting and those internal parts of the helmet other than the padding, which are in contact with the head EN 1384: 1996 3.4 retention system complete assembly by means of which the helmet is maintained in position on the head, including any d
27、evices for adjustment of the system or to enhance the wearers comfort EN 1384: 1996 EN 14572:2005 (E) 6 3.5 draw-lace lace used by the wearer to make adjustments to the fit of the cradle on the head EN 1384: 1996 3.6 chin strap part of the retention system consisting of a strap that passes under the
28、 wearers jaw to keep the helmet in position EN 1384: 1996 3.7 chin cup cup mounted on the retention system to locate the chin strap on the point of the wearers chin EN 1384: 1996 3.8 helmet type category of helmets which does not differ in such essential respects as the materials , construction of t
29、he helmet, retention system or protective padding EN 1384: 1996 NOTE Different sizes of the same design do not constitute different helmet types. 3.9 peak extension from the basic form of the helmet above the eyes EN 1384: 1996 NOTE Peaks may be an integral part of the helmet or may be accessories f
30、or attachment to the helmet. They may also be an integral part of an outer cover accessory. 3.10 area of protection area of the headform fully or partially covered by the protective padding (liner) NOTE Within the area of protection ventilation and other apertures are permitted but these are restric
31、ted to the area above the test line. 3.11 test area that area of the helmet which is subject to shock absorption and penetration tests 3.12 ventilation apertures number of holes or slots through the helmet 3.13 retention fixing point that part of the helmet to which the retention system is permanent
32、ly attached 3.14 temporal area that part of the helmet that projects downward in front of the central vertical axis EN 14572:2005 (E) 7 4 Construction Requirements 4.1 General The helmet shall be constructed either with or without a shell, and with a means of encouraging a flow of air over the weare
33、rs head. If a shell is used, then the protective padding (liner) shall be securely fastened to it. The helmet shall not be fitted with nor have a chin cup. The minimum thickness of the protective padding (liner), measured between 12 mm from the edge of the area of protection and the test line shall
34、not be less than the minimum thickness of the protective padding (liner) in the test area as defined in 6.3. There shall be no ventilation apertures in the helmet between the lower edge of the area of protection and the test line. Testing in accordance with 6.3. 4.2 Materials The characteristics of
35、the materials used in the manufacture of helmets shall be not generally known to undergo substantial reduction in protective ability under the influence of ageing, or during the circumstances of use to which the helmet is normally subjected. See 6.5. For those parts of the helmet coming into contact
36、 with the skin, the materials used shall be not generally known to undergo reduction in protective ability arising from the effects of sweat or of toiletries. The manufacturer shall not use materials generally known to cause skin disorders of a non- allergic type. See 8.1 h). Testing in accordance w
37、ith 6.1 4.3 Finish All edges shall be smooth and rounded. There shall be no rigid projections on the inside of the helmet. Any external projection shall not exceed 5 mm or shall be smoothly faired to the adjacent surface, except for a peak. 4.4 Retention system A retention system shall be permanentl
38、y fixed to the helmet and shall incorporate a chin strap not less than 15 mm wide. The system shall be permanently fitted with fastening and adjustment devices which may be combined. The retention system shall be freed by deliberate action only. The fastening and adjustment devices shall have no sha
39、rp edges. The part of the device intended to be operated by the wearer to cause the device to open shall be coloured orange or red. No part of the retention system shall be coloured green. The chin strap (see 3.7) shall not have a chin cup. The buckle shall be constructed so as not to damage the ski
40、n or flesh by pinching when fastened, and shall be protected by padding or by buckle design. NOTE 1 It is permissible for the system to include padding or other means of enhancing comfort to the wearer. When the helmet is fastened to the headform for the retention system test (6.8.1), the buckle sha
41、ll not sit on the jawbone. NOTE 2 This may be achieved by adjustment of the retention system in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Testing in accordance with 6.1. EN 14572:2005 (E) 8 4.5 Headforms The headforms specified in Table 1 shall be used for helmet sizing and for measurement of e
42、xtent of protection, shock absorption, penetration, retention effectiveness, retention strength, helmet stability and field of vision. Table 1 Sizes of headforms for testing Helmet size (claimed or actual) - see Note 1Headforms for helmet sizing assessments Headforms for extent of protection, markin
43、g-out and retention system strength and effectiveness, field of vision Headforms for shock absorption Size aCode letter Size a Code letter Size aCode letter mm mm mm mm 500 500 A 500 A 500 A 510 510 B 500 A 500 A 520 520 C 520 C 500 A 530 530 D 520 C 500 A 540 540 E 540 E 540 E 550 550 F 540 E 540 E
44、 560 560 G 560 G 540 E 570 570 J 570 J 570 J 580 580 K 580 K 570 J 590 590 L 580 K 570 J 600 600 M 600 M 600 M 610 610 N 600 M 600 M 620 620 O 620 O 620 O 630 630 P 620 O 620 O 640 640 Q 640 Q 620 O NOTE 1 Helmet size is the claimed size in the case of headforms for helmet size assessment and is the
45、 actual size, based on the size of headform the helmet is found to fit, in the case of headforms for all other tests. NOTE 2 Headform code letters are as given in EN 960. aThe headform size is the circumference of the headform measured at the reference plane (see Figure 1). 5 Performance Requirement
46、s 5.1 Field of vision If the helmet has a detachable peak the helmet shall be assessed with this fitted. When the helmet is mounted on the smallest headform appropriate to the size range of the helmet and complying with EN 960 size A, C, E, G, J, K, M or O, vision shall be unobstructed within three
47、regions defined as follows: a) Within the angle between the reference plane and a plane intersecting it at points L1 and L2 (see EN 13087-6) and sloping downward at an angle of 7; EN 14572:2005 (E) 9 b) Within the space between the reference plane and the basic plane forward of two vertical planes e
48、ach angled backward at an angle of 100 from the line LK; c) Within the angle between the basic plane and a plane intersecting it along the line K1K2 and sloping downward at an angle of 45 from the basic plane. Testing in accordance with 6.2. 5.2 Area of protection and test line There shall be no gaps in protective padding in the zone between the area of protection and the test line. Ventilation apertures and other apertures between the test line and the lower edge of the area of protection shall not be permitted. The area of protection and the test line
