EN 397:2012+ A1:2012

About this standard

EN 397 specifies physical and performance requirements of industrial safety helmets. Helmets certified to EN 397 must meet the following requirements: • Shock absorption • Resistance to penetration • Flame resistance • Chin-strap anchorage – chin-strap releases at minimum 150N and maximum 250N In accordance with EN 397, an industrial safety helmet may also meet the following optional requirements: • Very low temperatures (-20 °C or -30 °C) • Very high temperatures (+150 °C) • Electrical insulation (440V AC) • Molten metal (MM) • Lateral deformation (LD)