EN 13087-2:2012
(Main)Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption
Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption
The European Standard specifies methods of test for protective helmets. The purpose of these tests is to enable assessment of the performance of the helmet as specified in the appropriate helmet standard.
This European Standard specifies the method for determination of shock absorption.
Schutzhelme - Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Stoßdämpfung
Die Europäische Norm legt Prüfverfahren für Schutzhelme fest. Zweck dieser Prüfungen ist die Beurteilung der Gebrauchstauglichkeit des Helmes, wie es in der entsprechenden Norm für Helme festgelegt ist.
Diese Europäische Norm legt das Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Stoßdämpfung fest.
Casques de protection - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Absorption des chocs
La présente Norme européenne décrit des méthodes d'essai pour les casques de protection. Ces essais sont destinés à permettre l’évaluation de la performance du casque spécifiée dans la norme de casque appropriée.
La présente partie de l'EN 13087 spécifie la méthode pour la détermination de l'absorption des chocs.
Varovalne čelade - Preskusne metode - 2. del: Absorpcija udarca
Ta evropski standard določa preskusne metode za varovalne čelade. Namen teh preskusov je omogočiti oceno lastnosti čelade, kot je določeno v ustreznem standardu za čelado. Ta evropski standard določa metodo za določevanje absorpcije udarcev.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Feb-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 158/WG 11 - Headforms and test methods
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 18-Dec-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 15-Feb-2012
- Effective Date
- 15-Feb-2012
Overview
EN 13087-2:2012 - Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption (CEN) specifies the standardized laboratory methods to determine a helmet’s ability to absorb impact energy. It is part of the EN 13087 series for head protective equipment and is intended to be referenced by specific helmet product standards. The standard defines two principal test methods (falling mass and falling headform), required instrumentation, and reporting requirements to assess transmitted forces and decelerations during impact.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and purpose: Provides the method for determination of shock absorption; performance limits are set in the appropriate helmet standard.
- Two test methods:
- Falling mass method: A steel striker (5 ± 0.05 kg; flat or hemispherical) is dropped onto a helmet fitted to a rigid headform; transmitted force is measured by a non-inertial force transducer. Signal conditioning must meet ISO 6487 channel frequency class (CFC) 600; sampling ≥ 6 kHz. Report maximum transmitted force (nearest 10 N).
- Falling headform method: A helmet/headform assembly is dropped onto a steel anvil (flat or kerbstone); a tri-axial accelerometer (≤ 50 g mass, withstand 2 000 g) records deceleration. Signal conditioning must meet ISO 6487 CFC 1000; sampling ≥ 6 kHz per channel. Report deceleration vs time and maximum resultant deceleration (nearest 1 g, 0.1 ms).
- Apparatus and setup: Solid steel/concrete base (≥ 500 kg, top 25 mm steel); guidance and speed measurement devices to ensure impact speed ≥ 95% of free fall; headforms per EN 960:2006 (sizes A/O listed).
- Test prerequisites and reporting: Helmet sizing, number of samples, conditioning, impact points, and impact energy/speed are specified in the applicable helmet standard. Test reports must include uncertainty of measurement estimates (Annex A) and specified data per method.
- Compliance notes: If direct contact between striker/headform and helmet interior is possible, the test is declared a failure.
Applications and users
Who uses EN 13087-2:2012:
- Helmet manufacturers for product development and design validation
- Accredited test laboratories performing certification testing
- Regulatory and conformity assessment bodies assessing PPE compliance
- R&D engineers and safety managers validating helmet performance against impact hazards
Typical applications:
- Verifying shock absorption performance for industrial, construction, sports or specialty helmets when referenced in product standards
- Comparative testing of helmet prototypes and materials
- Documenting conformity with European PPE requirements (see informative Annex ZA for EU Directive relationships)
Related standards
- EN 13087-1 (Conditions and conditioning for helmet tests)
- EN 960:2006 (Headforms for use in testing protective helmets)
- ISO 6487 (Measurement techniques in impact tests - instrumentation)
- Other parts of EN 13087 series (penetration, retention system, field of vision, etc.)
Keywords: EN 13087-2:2012, protective helmets, shock absorption, helmet test methods, falling mass, falling headform, force transducer, tri-axial accelerometer, PPE testing, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13087-2:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption". This standard covers: The European Standard specifies methods of test for protective helmets. The purpose of these tests is to enable assessment of the performance of the helmet as specified in the appropriate helmet standard. This European Standard specifies the method for determination of shock absorption.
The European Standard specifies methods of test for protective helmets. The purpose of these tests is to enable assessment of the performance of the helmet as specified in the appropriate helmet standard. This European Standard specifies the method for determination of shock absorption.
EN 13087-2:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13087-2:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13087-2:2000/A1:2001, EN 13087-2:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13087-2:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzhelme - Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: StoßdämpfungCasques de protection - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Absorption des chocsProtective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13087-2:2012SIST EN 13087-2:2012en,fr,de01-julij-2012SIST EN 13087-2:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 13087-2
February 2012 ICS 13.340.20 Supersedes EN 13087-2:2000English Version
Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption
Casques de protection - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Absorption des chocs
Schutzhelme - Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Stoßdämpfung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 December 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 13087-2:2012: ESIST EN 13087-2:2012
Test results – Uncertainty of measurement . 10Annex B (informative)
Significant technical changes between this European Standard and EN 13087-2:2000. 11Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC Personal Protective Equipment . 12 SIST EN 13087-2:2012
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SIST EN 13087-2:2012는 보호 헬멧의 충격 흡수 성능을 평가하기 위한 테스트 방법을 규정한 유럽 표준으로, 헬멧의 안전성과 신뢰성을 극대화하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준은 헬멧의 성능을 관련 헬멧 표준에 따라 평가할 수 있도록 돕는 다양한 테스트 방법을 명시하고 있습니다. 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 사용자의 안전을 보장하기 위한 포괄적인 테스트 프로세스를 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 충격 흡수 테스트는 헬멧이 실제 상황에서 얼마나 효과적으로 충격을 흡수하는지를 판단할 수 있게 해주며, 이는 헬멧의 설계 및 제조 과정에서 중요한 요소입니다. 또한, 이 표준은 일관된 평가 기준을 제공함으로써 다양한 제조사와 제품 간의 비교를 용이하게 합니다. SIST EN 13087-2:2012의 관련성은 특히 산업 안전, 스포츠 및 레저 활동 등의 분야에서 두드러지며, 헬멧 사용이 필수적인 다양한 상황에서 적용됩니다. 현대 사회에서 개인 보호 장비의 중요성이 증가함에 따라, 이 표준은 안전성을 확보하기 위한 필수 기준으로 자리잡고 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 13087-2:2012는 보호 헬멧의 충격 흡수 성능 평가에 대한 체계적이고 과학적인 접근법을 제공하며, 헬멧 사용자의 안전을 보장하는 데 필수적인 역할을 담당하고 있습니다.
EN 13087-2:2012は、保護ヘルメットの性能評価を目的とした試験方法を規定したヨーロッパ標準であり、非常に重要な基準です。この標準は、特に衝撃吸収性能の評価に焦点を当てており、様々な産業や用途において保護ヘルメットがどのように機能するかを適切に測定するための指針を提供します。 この標準の強みは、その詳細な試験方法にあります。衝撃吸収能力を定量化するための明確な手順が含まれているため、ヘルメットの設計や製造において、より高い安全基準を確立することができます。また、HELMET安全規格に基づけた性能評価ができるため、使用者が安心してヘルメットを選択できる材料となります。 相互互換性やまたは国際的な基準との整合性も考慮されているため、EN 13087-2:2012は国際的に通用する基準としての役割も果たしています。特に、職場での安全性を重視する企業や個人にとって、この基準は不可欠なものであり、適切な衝撃吸収性能を備えたヘルメットを選ぶ際の重要な指針です。 総じて、EN 13087-2:2012は、保護ヘルメットの衝撃吸収性能を評価するための信頼性の高い方法を提供するものであり、その実用性と関連性は極めて高いと評価できます。
The EN 13087-2:2012 standard is a crucial document that establishes the testing methods for protective helmets, specifically focusing on their shock absorption capabilities. This standard is vital for manufacturers and regulatory bodies as it provides definitive guidelines to assess the performance of helmets designed to protect against impact. One of the key strengths of EN 13087-2:2012 lies in its comprehensive approach to testing. The methods outlined are clearly defined, allowing for consistent and repeatable assessments of shock absorption across various helmet types. This consistency is essential for ensuring user safety, giving manufacturers a reliable framework to verify that their products meet established safety criteria. Moreover, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated in the context of occupational and recreational safety. With the increasing claims for helmets used in a wide range of activities-from construction sites to sports-the EN 13087-2:2012 standard ensures that adequate performance levels are met. It not only enhances user trust in helmet safety but also encourages manufacturers to innovate within a framework that prioritizes consumer protection. The inclusion of specific test methods for shock absorption adds to the robustness of the standard, as it targets a critical aspect of helmet performance. By emphasizing shock absorption, the standard helps prevent head injuries, thereby showcasing its importance in reducing workplace and sporting incidents. In summary, the EN 13087-2:2012 standard is a comprehensive and essential document that provides relevant test methods for shock absorption in protective helmets. Its strengths lie in its clarity, consistency, and focus on performance assessment, making it a vital part of helmet safety standards in Europe.
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