EN ISO 10256-2:2018

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2018
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Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 2: Head protection for skaters (ISO
10256-2:2016)
Schutzausrüstung zum Gebrauch beim Eishockey - Teil 2: Kopfschutz für Eisläufer (ISO
10256-2:2016)
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en hockey sur glace - Partie 2:
Protections de tête pour les skateurs (ISO 10256-2:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10256-2:2018
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.220.20 Oprema za zimske športe Winter sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10256-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.20; 13.340.20
English Version
Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 2: Head
protection for skaters (ISO 10256-2:2016)
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en Schutzausrüstung zum Gebrauch beim Eishockey - Teil
hockey sur glace - Partie 2: Protections de tête pour les 2: Kopfschutz für Eisläufer (ISO 10256-2:2016)
skateurs (ISO 10256-2:2016)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10256-2:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports
and other recreational facilities and equipment" in collaboration with 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 latest by October 2018, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10256-2:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10256-2:2018 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10256-2
First edition
2016-12-01
Protective equipment for use in ice
hockey —
Part 2:
Head protection for skaters
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en hockey sur
glace —
Partie 2: Protections de tête pour les skateurs
Reference number
ISO 10256-2:2016(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 4
4.1 Innocuousness . 4
4.2 Ergonomics . 4
4.3 Attachments . 4
4.3.1 Optional devices . 4
4.3.2 Fastener components . 4
4.3.3 Eye and full-face protectors . 4
4.4 Protected area . 4
4.4.1 Minimum protected area . 4
4.4.2 Ear aperture . 4
4.4.3 Ventilation openings . 5
4.5 Penetration . 5
4.6 Shock absorbing capacity . 5
4.7 Retention system . 5
4.7.1 Straps . 5
4.7.2 Extensibility and strength . 5
4.8 Field of vision . 5
5 Test methods . 5
5.1 Sampling . 5
5.2 Conditioning temperatures . 5
5.3 Field of vision . 6
5.4 Helmet positioning index (HPI). 6
5.5 Protected area . 6
5.6 Determination of penetration characteristics. 6
5.6.1 Test apparatus . 6
5.6.2 Procedure . 6
5.7 Determination of shock absorbing capacity . 7
5.7.1 Impact sites . 7
5.7.2 Marking impact locations on headform . 7
5.7.3 Apparatus . 7
5.7.4 Procedure . 7
5.8 Determination of retention system function . 8
5.8.1 Apparatus . 8
5.8.2 Positioning . 8
5.8.3 Extensibility and releasing force . 8
6 Test report . 8
7 Permanent markings . 8
8 Information for users . 9
Annex A (normative) Impact drop test using a free-fall test apparatus with a guided carrier .15
Annex B (normative) Impact drop test using a guided monorail .19
Annex C (informative) Method for measuring field of vision .23
Bibliography .26
ISO 10256-2:2016(E)
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and
equipment, Subcommittee SC 5, Ice hockey equipment and facilities.
This first edition of ISO 10256-2, together with ISO 10256-1, ISO 10256-3, ISO 10256-4, ISO 10256-5,
and ISO 10256-6 cancels and replaces the ISO 10256:2003, which has been technically revised.
ISO 10256 consists of the following parts, under the general title Protective equipment for use in ice hockey:
— Part 1: General requirements
— Part 2: Head protection for skaters
— Part 3: Face protectors for skaters
— Part 4: Head and face protection for goalkeepers
— Part 5: Neck laceration protection for ice hockey players
The following parts are under preparation:
— Part 6: Lower leg protectors for ice hockey players
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Introduction
Ice hockey is a sport in which there is a risk of injury. Ice hockey helmets afford no protection from neck
or spinal injury. Severe head, brain, or spinal injuries, including paralysis or death, can occur in spite of
using an ice hockey helmet according to this part of ISO 10256.
The intention of head protection used in ice hockey is to reduce the frequency and severity of localized
injuries to the head. The protective function is such that the force from impacts against the protector is
distributed and dampened and the penetration of objects is counteracted.
Part of the head protection for use in ice hockey consists of a helmet. To achieve the performance of
which it is capable and to ensure stability on the head, a helmet is intended to be as closely fitting as
possible consistent with comfort. In use, it is essential that the helmet is securely fastened, with any
chin strap or neck strap adjusted according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Subcommittee 5 is aware that specifications for the performance of the helmet are required to reduce
the risk of injury in ice hockey. There was consensus that most of today’s head protectors meet the
performance requirements of this part of ISO 10256. The goal of the subcommittee is to promote the
use of better materials and/or constructions as they become available to meet the future requirements
of the sport of ice hockey. Subcommittee 5 recognizes that in order to provide for comfort, fit and
use, helmets is intended to have a mass consistent with providing the appropriate performance
characteristics.
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Protective equipment for use in ice hockey —
Part 2:
Head protection for skaters
1 Scope
This part of ISO 10256 specifies performance requirements and test methods for head protectors for
use in ice hockey and is intended to be read in conjunction with ISO 10256-1.
Requirements and the corresponding test methods, where appropriate, are given for the following:
a) construction and protected area;
b) shock absorption;
c) penetration;
d) retention system properties;
e) field of vision;
f) marking and information.
This part of ISO 10256 applies to head protectors worn by
— players other than goalkeepers, and
— certain functionaries (e.g. referees).
NOTE 1 The requirements of a Clause take precedent over a figure.
NOTE 2 The intent of this part of ISO 10256 is to reduce the risk of injury to the head without compromising
the form or appeal of the game.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 6487, Road vehicles — Measurement techniques in impact tests — Instrumentation
ISO 10256-1:2016, Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 1: General requirements
EN 960:2006, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10256-1 and the following apply.
3.1
drop height
vertical distance between the lowest point (impact point) of the elevated helmet and the impact surface
on a drop test apparatus
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3.2
fastening system
devices used to connect the components of the helmet
3.3
field of vision
extent of vision through the protector in the “as worn” position when placed on the appropriate
headform and measured with reference to the entrance pupil of the stationary eye
3.4
goniometer
positioning device that moves the headform such that the angular rotation and movement in reference
to the corneal eye point in both the horizontal and vertical directions can be recorded
3.5
helmet
device worn on the head that is intended to reduce the risk of head injury to ice hockey participants
Note 1 to entry: Helmets can include:
a) a shock-attenuating system;
b) a retention system;
c) manufacturers’ attachments.
3.6
helmet model
category of helmets that have the same essential characteristics
Note 1 to entry: Essential characteristics include:
a) materials;
b) dimensions;
c) construction;
d) retention system;
e) protective padding.
3.7
helmet positioning index
HPI
vertical distance measured at the median plane, from the front edge of the helmet to the reference
plane, when the helmet is placed on the reference headform
3.8
impact sites
Note 1 to entry: Impact sites are defined in relation to the headform using projected measurements.
3.8.1
prescribed impact site
crown, front, front boss, side, rear, rear boss
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
3.8.1.1
crown
point where the central vertical axis meets the top of the headform
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3.8.1.2
front
point on the median plane which is 50 mm above the anterior intersection with the reference plane
3.8.1.3
front boss
point 25 mm above the reference plane and 45° in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction about the
central vertical axis
3.8.1.4
side
point 25 mm above the reference plane on the mid-frontal plane
3.8.1.5
rear
point at the posterior intersection of the median and reference plane
3.8.1.6
rear boss
point on the reference plane and 135° in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction about the central
vertical axis
3.8.2
non-prescribed impact sites
locations on or above the test line and at least one-fifth of the circumference of the headform from any
prior impact site use
3.9
liner
material inside the outer covering of the helmet, with the principal objective to absorb kinetic energy
generated by an impact to the head
Note 1 to entry: This material, or part of it, helps to ensure a snug comfortable fit of the helmet on the head.
3.10
natural frequency
frequency at which a system will tend to oscillate when displaced from its static equilibrium position
3.11
outer covering
shell
material that gives the helmet its form
3.12
retention system
system which secures the helmet firmly to the head by passing under the mandible in whole or in part
when adjusted according to manufacturer’s instructions
3.13
support assembly
drop assembly in the monorail system minus the weight of the headform, ball arm, ball clamp, ball
clamp bolts, and accelerometer
3.14
spherical impactor
device made of low resonance material that couples mechanically with the ball arm connector of the
drop assembly in place of the impact test headform and is used for system verification of the drop
assembly
EXAMPLE Magnesium, aluminium alloy, or stainless steel.
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3.15
test area
area on and above the test line, where an impact site shall be located
3.16
test line
line that defines the boundaries of the test area
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
4 Requirements
4.1 Innocuousness
The manufacturer shall provide written documentation indicating that the materials used in the
construction of the helmet fulfil the requirements for innocuousness given in ISO 10256-1.
4.2 Ergonomics
Manufacturers shall provide documentation indicating that the helmet fulfils the requirements for
ergonomics given in ISO 10256-1.
4.3 Attachments
4.3.1 Optional devices
Manufacturers shall provide documentation to confirm that any optional device fitted to the helmet has
been designed to minimize the risk of injury to the wearer or other players during contact or otherwise.
4.3.2 Fastener components
Fasteners for securing attachments to the helmet shall be so designed that the degree of protection
afforded to the wearer by the helmet is not thereby reduced.
4.3.3 Eye and full-face protectors
Helmets shall be designed to allow eye or full-face protectors to be attached with simple tools (e.g.
screwdriver).
4.4 Protected area
4.4.1 Minimum protected area
The protected area shall be at least the area above the line BCDEF in Figure 3 when the helmet is
positioned according to 5.4. This area shall correspond with the headform size with which the helmet
is to be tested.
4.4.2 Ear aperture
No ear aperture (opening) shall have a linear dimension exceeding 38 mm. The distance to any other
edge of the helmet shall be not less than 20 mm. The ear aperture shall be com
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