SMI catalogue 2022 - Catalog - Page 178
HEAD
PROTECTION
180
JSP SAFETY
HELMETS
183
BUMP CAPS
184
ACCESSORIES
Personal Protection Equipment at Work
Regulations (1992) and the Construction
(Head Protection) Regulations (1989)
requires that Head Protection must be
used in hazardous areas. A full assessment
of the hazards must be undertaken
to determine the suitability of head
protection supplied. Safety helmets must
be used when there is a danger of falling
objects and bump caps should be worn
when there is a need to protect against
accidental bumping of the head (eg.
overhead piping or other fixed obstacles).
It is the wearer’s responsibility to inspect
their safety helmet regularly.
Any helmet showing more than superficial
abrasions or scuffing to the shell should
be replaced. Also, although there is
no legislation governing the expected
lifespan of safety helmets, it is strongly
recommended that they be replaced
every five years. Excessive wear and tear
can drastically reduce this period. If your
helmet becomes cut or badly scratched it
should be discarded immediately.
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REGULATIONS FOR HEAD
PROTECTION
EN
MEANING
EN397
Specification for
industrial safety
helmets
EN812
Specification for bump
and scrape protection
EN12492
Specification
of helmets for
mountaineers
EN50365
Specification of
insulating helmets for
use on low voltage
installations.