ASTM E3342/E3342M-22e1

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation:E3342/E3342M −22
Specification for
Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Specifically Designed to be
Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers When
Maintaining Order in Violent Situations
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE3342/E3342M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to Table A1.1 in December 2022.
1. Scope ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This specification specifies performance requirements,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
conditioning procedures, and test methods for assessing
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
nonballistic-resistant head protection (that is, helmet and face
shield) specifically designed to be worn by law enforcement
2. Referenced Documents
and corrections officers when maintaining order in violent
2.1 ASTM Standards:
situations.
E2771 Terminology for Homeland Security Applications
1.2 This specification does not address eye protection other
E3343/E3343M Test Methods for Nonballistic-resistant Hel-
than face shields that are attached to the helmet.
mets Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections
1.3 The threats and hazards addressed in this specification
F2220 Specification for Headforms
were identified by officers specially trained and equipped to 2.2 ANSI Standards:
manage any form of public gathering, ranging from concerts,
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 American National Standard for
parades, marches, and demonstration events to violent unrest. Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face
Protection Devices
1.4 It is anticipated that this specification will be referenced
EN 168:2001 Personal Eye-Protection - Non-Optical Test
by suppliers, certifiers, purchasers, or other users to meet their
Methods
specific needs.
2.3 CSA Standards:
1.5 The user of this specification may choose to specify
CSA Z262.6-14 Specifications for Facially Featured Head-
additional requirements, and some options are provided in
forms
Appendix X1.
3. Terminology
1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
3.1 The following definitions of Terminology E2771 apply:
values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva-
conditioning, controlled ambient, fair hit, test item, and unfair
lents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
hit.
system shall be used independently of the other, and values
3.2 Definitions:
from the two systems shall not be combined.
3.2.1 retention system, n—the complete assembly that se-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cures the helmet, in a stable position, on the wearer’s head.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.2 test area, n—the area of the helmet on or above a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specified reference plane, subject to impact or penetration
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
testing.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on the ASTM website.
Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
E54.04 on Public Safety Equipment. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published March 2022. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd.,
E3342_E3342M-22E01. Toronto, ON M9W 1R3, Canada, http://www.csagroup.org.
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4. Significance and Use 8.2 The test result shall be considered a pass if there is no
contact between the striker tip and the headform.
4.1 The purpose of this specification is to specify perfor-
mance requirements, conditioning procedures, and test meth-
9. Performance Requirements for Face Shield Deflection
ods for nonballistic-resistant head protection used in public
and Impact
order police applications.
9.1 ThetestitemshallbetestedasspecifiedinTestMethods
4.2 It is anticipated that this specification will be referenced
E3343/E3343M, Section 15 on the Face Shield Deflection and
by certifiers, purchasers, or other users in order to meet their
Impact Test Method, with the following modifications:
specific needs.
9.1.1 Four test items, sized to most closely match the head
5. Design Requirements
form, are required.
5.1 The helmet shall have a nape guard.
NOTE 3—The supplier may choose to use helmet shells that were
previously tested for impact attenuation or penetration.
5.2 The complete helmet, including the helmet shell, sus-
pension system, retention system, face shield, and nape guard,
9.2 The deflection test result shall be considered a pass if
shall weigh no more than 2.3 kg [5 lb].
each face shield did not contact the headform nose and remains
attached by all of its fasteners.
6. Test Item Requirements
9.3 The impact test result shall be considered a pass if each
6.1 Test item details, including quantities and sizes, for each
face shield (1) has no visible cracks or splitting, (2) is able to
test procedure are specified in subsequent sections and Annex
be raised and lowered, and (3) remains fully attached.
A1. A recommended testing order is also provided.
7. Performance Requirements for Helmet Impact 10. Performance Requirements for Face Shield Projectile
Resistance
Attenuation
7.1 ThetestitemshallbetestedasspecifiedinTestMethods
10.1 The test item shall be tested as specified in Test
E3343/E3343M, Section 13 on the Helmet ImpactAttenuation
Methods E3343/E3343M, Section 16 on the Face Shield
Test Method, with the following modifications:
Projectile Resistance Test, with the following modifications:
7.1.1 Six test items are required: two smallest, two mid-
10.1.1 6 test items are required;
sized, and two largest available from the supplier are required;
10.1.2 The test projectile shall be the ⁄2-in. chrome steel
ball bearing; and
NOTE 1—The supplier may choose to use helmet shells that were
previously tested for face shield deflection and impact.
10.1.3 An impact shall be a complete penetration if any part
of the test projectile, or any part or fragment of the test item,
7.1.2 The headform shall be selected as appropriate for the
helmet sizes; and has damaged the witness panel such that the light from a light
7.1.3 The test anvils used shall be the flat anvil, triangular sourceofatleast800lmcanbeseenthroughthewitnesspanel.
anvil, and hemispherical anvil.
10.2 The test result shall be considered a pass if (1) each
7.1.4 Procedure:
face shield shows no visible cracks or splitting and (2) the
7.1.4.1 Deliver three impacts on the same impact location,
witness material has no complete penetrations.
once each with the flat anvil, the triangular anvil, and the
hemispherical anvil in the order listed in Annex A2.
11. Performance Requirements for Flammable Liquid
7.2 Each test item shall have a maximum recorded accel-
Trap
eration for each impact of less than 2452 m/s [250 g].
11.1 The test item shall be tested as specified in Test
Methods E3343/E3343M, Section 17 on the Flammable Liquid
8. Performance Requirements for Helmet Shell
Trap Test, with no modifications.
Penetration Resistance
8.1 ThetestitemshallbetestedasspecifiedinTestMethods 11.2 The test result shall be considered a pass if flames are
E3343/E3343M, Section 14 on the Helmet Shell Penetration
extinguished within 15 s of the fluid being ignited.
Resistance Test, with the following modifications:
11.3 The test result shall be considered a failure if flames
8.1.1 Six test items are required: two smallest, two mid-
continue for more than 15 s or if there are visual signs of fire
sized, and two largest available from the supplier are required;
damage on the inside liner of the test item.
NOTE 2—The supplier may choose to use helmet shells that were
previously tested for face shield deflection and impact.
12. Performance Requirements for Liquid Penetration
8.1.2 The headform(s) shall be selected as appropriate for
Resistance
the helmet sizes; and
12.1 The test item shall be tested as specified in Test
8.1.3 Procedure:
MethodsE3343/E3343M,Section18ontheLiquidPenetration
8.1.3.1 The location of the first impact on every test item
Resistance Test, with no modifications.
shall be in the crown area; the location of the second impact
shall be selected by the test laboratory and shall be a different 12.2 Thetestresultshallbeconsideredapassifnoredcolor
location for each test item. is above the test item outline.
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12.3 Any “creeping” of red color immediately at the edges 14.2.4 Base out imbalance, <0.50 ∆.
of the test item outline shall be permitted, provided the
15. Performance Requirements for Accelerated Corrosion
creeping does not e
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