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CEN/TC 158/WG 13 - Helmets for mountaineers

Helmets for mountaineers

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CEN/TC 158 - Head protection

Frequently Asked Questions

CEN/TC 158/WG 13 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Helmets for mountaineers". This committee has published 4 standards.

CEN/TC 158/WG 13 develops CEN standards. Currently, there are 4 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.

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EN 12492:2025(Main)
Mountaineering equipment - Helmets for mountaineers - Safety requirements and test methods
SIST EN 12492:2025

This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for use in mountaineering intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards as in mountaineering including, but not limited to, climbing, caving, canyoning, rope courses, and via ferrata climbing.
This document does not apply to protective helmets used by ski mountaineers as defined in FprEN 18100:2025 .

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    29 pages
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EN 18100:2025(Main)
Mountaineering equipment - Helmets for ski mountaineers - Safety requirements and test methods
SIST EN 18100:2025

This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for ski mountaineers intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards including but not limited to; ski-touring, speed-touring, ski fitness, split-boarding, skimo, telemark touring, but does not apply to protective helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders.

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EN 12492:2012(Main)
Mountaineering equipment - Helmets for mountaineers - Safety requirements and test methods
SIST EN 12492:2012

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for safety helmets for use in mountaineering.

  • Standard
    25 pages
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EN 12492:2000(Main)
Mountaineering equipment - Helmets for mountaineers - Safety requirements and for test methods
SIST EN 12492:2000

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for safety helmets for use in mountaineering.

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    21 pages
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