EN 812:1997
(Main)Industrial bump caps
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for industrial bump caps. Industrial bump caps are intended to provide protection to the wearer against the effects of striking his head against hard, stationary objects with sufficient severity to cause laceration or other superficial injuries. They are not intended to provide protection against the effects of falling or thrown objects, or moving or suspended loads. NOTE : An industrial bump cap should not be confused with an industrial safety helmet as specified in EN 397.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 21-Oct-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Jan-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 158/WG 1 - Industrial safety helmets
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2012
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2012
- Directive
- Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 203, C 247, C 306, C 46, C 52, C 91 OJ Date: 19-Feb-1998
- Ref Project
SIST EN 812:1998 - Industrial bump caps
Relations
- Replaced By
EN 812:2012 - Industrial bump caps - Effective Date
- 08-Feb-2012
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 812:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Industrial bump caps". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for industrial bump caps. Industrial bump caps are intended to provide protection to the wearer against the effects of striking his head against hard, stationary objects with sufficient severity to cause laceration or other superficial injuries. They are not intended to provide protection against the effects of falling or thrown objects, or moving or suspended loads. NOTE : An industrial bump cap should not be confused with an industrial safety helmet as specified in EN 397.
This European Standard specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for industrial bump caps. Industrial bump caps are intended to provide protection to the wearer against the effects of striking his head against hard, stationary objects with sufficient severity to cause laceration or other superficial injuries. They are not intended to provide protection against the effects of falling or thrown objects, or moving or suspended loads. NOTE : An industrial bump cap should not be confused with an industrial safety helmet as specified in EN 397.
EN 812:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 812:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 812:2012, EN 812:1997/A1:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 812:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-1998
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Industrial bump caps
Industrie-Anstoßkappe
Casquettes anti-heurt pour l'industrie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 812:1997
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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