EN 1384:1996
(Main)Helmets for equestrian activities
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements for protective helmets, that may not have a peak, for people involved in equestrian activities. It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels of performance for shock absorption, for resistance to penetration and for the strength and effectiveness of the retention system and the deflection of a peak if fitted.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Sep-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 21-Feb-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 158/WG 5 - Helmets for horse riders
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 22-Feb-2012
- Completion Date
- 22-Feb-2012
- Directive
- Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 180, C 2, C 203, C 247, C 306, C 46, C 91 OJ Date: 14-Jun-1997
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Feb-2012
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1384:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Helmets for equestrian activities". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for protective helmets, that may not have a peak, for people involved in equestrian activities. It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels of performance for shock absorption, for resistance to penetration and for the strength and effectiveness of the retention system and the deflection of a peak if fitted.
This European Standard specifies requirements for protective helmets, that may not have a peak, for people involved in equestrian activities. It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels of performance for shock absorption, for resistance to penetration and for the strength and effectiveness of the retention system and the deflection of a peak if fitted.
EN 1384:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing; 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1384:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1384:2012, EN IEC 61238-1-1:2019, EN IEC 61442:2024, EN 60865-1:2012, EN 61936-1:2010, EN 60865-1:1993, EN 60909-0:2001, EN IEC 61238-1-3:2019, EN IEC 62477-1:2023, EN IEC 61238-1-2:2019, EN 62477-1:2012, HD 60364-5-54:2011, EN 61660-2:1997, EN IEC 62040-1:2019, EN 1384:1996/A1:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1384:1996 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)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzhelme für reiterliche AktivitätenCasques de protection pour sports hippiquesHelmets for equestrian activities97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipment13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1384:1996SIST EN 1384:1996en01-december-1996SIST EN 1384:1996SLOVENSKI
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