What is BS EN 812-Requirements and test methods for industrial bump caps about?
BS EN 812 is a European standard on industrial bump caps that discusses the requirements and test methods for industrial bump caps to ensure protection for workers against head injuries. BS EN 812 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.
Who is BS EN 812-Requirements and test methods for industrial bump caps for?
BS EN 812 on requirements and test methods for industrial bump caps is useful for:
- Industrial bump caps manufacturers
- Industrial bump caps test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use BS EN 812-Requirements and test methods for industrial bump caps?
A headgear hereinafter referred to as a “bump cap”, intended to protect the wearer’s head against injury caused by striking the head against hard, stationary objects
BS EN 812 provides you with guidance on physical requirements, materials and construction, comfort band or sweatband, performance requirements, impact protection, resistance to penetration, test requirements, apparatus, procedure, marking and information and much more.
The requirements, test methods and procedures provided by BS EN 812 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the industrial bump caps and ensure protection for workers against minor head bumps and lacerations.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 812, you can enhance industrial bump caps’ efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 812:2012 supersedes EN 812:1997, which is withdrawn. BS EN 812:2012 has made some technical changes compared to the previous editions EN 812:1997. These include:
- The normative references in Clause 2 and in the text have been updated. EN 960 has been dated throughout the text
- Cross references have been updated
- Code letters have been extended to size designations and between brackets EN 960:1994 equivalent code letters
- The annex and the bibliography have been updated
