PPE-Info - Standard Details

ASTM International (ASTM)

Title

"Standard test methods for equipment and procedures used in evaluating the performance characteristics of protective headgear"

Description

These test methods specify equipment and procedures used for testing protective headgear. Individual ASTM performance standards (standard specifications) will use these procedures and equipment. Test conditions, pass-fail criteria, and other performance requirements will be specified in the individual performance standards, tailored to the needs of a particular activity (for example, bicycling, skateboarding, skiing, etc.).

Standard Type(s)

Test Method

A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.

Personal Protective Equipment

Head Protection

All equipment and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured specifically to protect the head (typically from impact). This includes hard hats that protect from impact and penetration hazards as well as from electrical shock and burn hazards.

Headgear

Hazards

Physical

Physical

Standard References

Referenced Standard

ASTM F2220 - 15(2023) - Standard Specification for Headforms

Conformity Assessment Notes

These test methods cover laboratory equipment, procedures, and basic requirements pertinent to testing protective headgear. Deviations or additions, or both, to these test methods will be specified, as required, in individual ASTM performance standards. Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standard

E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F2220 Specification for Headforms

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard