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CAP PROTECTION STANDARDS
OPTIONAL TESTS
MANDATORY TESTS
EN 812
Bump Caps provide protection to the wearer against the e昀昀ects of striking head/scalp against
hard or sharp stationary objects. Not intended to provide protection against e昀昀ects of falling,
thrown objects, moving or suspended loads.
Shock Absorption
EN 812
Drop height
0.25 metre
Maximum force allowed
15 kiloNewtons
Energy Transmitted during test
12.5 joules
Striker face and weight
100mm diameter 昀氀at, 5kg
Test Conditions
-10°C, +50°C,
water immersion and arti昀椀cial ageing
Penetration Resistance
EN 812
Drop height
0.5 metre
Energy Transmitted during test
2.5 joules
Striker Mass
0.5kg
Test Conditions
-10°C, +50°C,
water immersion and arti昀椀cial ageing
BSI Kitemark
By purchasing a product accredited with the BSI
Kitemark, the user can be confident that the product
continually meets the performance characteristics
of the initial sample submitted for type approval.
BSI independently audit test the product on a regular basis
and in order for us to retain the Kitemark, we must routinely
batch test products in our own laboratory and have process
control procedures in place within our production.
Centurion also hold BS EN ISO 9001:2015, a quality
management standard, covering the design management,
development and manufacture of our products, having held
ISO 9001 since 1992.
Low Temperature Performance
Helmet will still provide protection when worn at or above this temperature.
Test Method: The mandatory shock absorption and penetration resistance tests are repeated at stated low
temperatures.
-40°C - EN 812
Resistant to Flame (F)
Test ensures cap does not ignite or burn after a 昀氀ame is applied for a brief period of time.
EN 397 Test Method: The end of the 昀氀ame is applied to the outside of the cap, 50-100mm from the crown for 10
seconds.
EN 812 only
For full product information please visit: www.centurionsafety.co.uk
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