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uvex Head Protection GuideEverything you need to knowabout head protection

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Contents

Definition of head protection

Legal note

Cleaning/maintenance

Use/storage

Overview of standards regarding headprotection

EN 397 – Industrial safety helmets

EN 50365 – Electrical insulating helmets

EN 12492 – Helmets for mountaineers

EN 14052 – High-performance industrialsafety helmets

EN 1078 – Helmets for pedal cyclists

Overview of head protection products

Accessories

EN 812 – Industrial bump caps

Overview of industrial bump capproducts

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Legal note

Definition of head protection

The following terms are defined within the meaningof German Institute for Occupational Health andSafety (DGUV) regulation 112–139 "use of headprotection":

Industrial safety helmets are items of headprotection made from hard-wearing material thatare designed to protect the head in particularagainst falling objects, suspended loads andimpacts with fixed objects.

Industrial bump caps are items of head protectiondesigned to protect the head against injuriesdue to impact with hard, fixed objects.

uvex does not accept any liability for any damagearising from the use of this guide and in particular,for health effects caused as a result of using headprotection suggested within the helmet guide. Thishelmet guide must not be considered as a substitutefor either a risk analysis or purchase advice.

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Cleaning industrial safety helmets

Any plastic parts of the helmet can be cleaned withwater and commercially available cleaning agentsand disinfected using commercially availabledisinfectants. Do not clean helmets with non-approved solvents. Please ask uvex if in doubt.

Cleaning industrial bump caps

Remove light soiling with a soft brush/dampcloth. The textile component can be washed byhand with a mild cleaning agent. Complete industrialbump caps can be disinfected using a mild,commercially available disinfectant.

Maintaining industrial safety helmets

Regularly check your helmet for damage and makesure that the interior of the helmet is connected tothe helmet shell. Replace your helmet if it has takena hit or undergone any impact or is in any waydamaged. The helmet may only be modified oraltered using tools approved by the manufacturer.

Maintaining industrial bump caps

Regularly check your cap for damage, cracks anddistortion and replace your cap if necessary.Replace your industrial bump cap if it has undergoneany impact – even if there is no visible damage.

Use/storage

Store work safety helmets/industrial bump capsat room temperature in a dry room; avoid strongsunlight (e.g. do not store the safety helmet/

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industrial bump cap on the rear window shelf of acar). Helmets and caps can be stored for up tofour years before being used for the first time.Once the particular item of head protection hasbeen used for the first time, we recommend usingit for a period of four years. It is therefore importantto note the date on which the item of headgearwas first worn.

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Overview of standards regardinghead protection

EN 397 – Industrial safety helmets

Protection against falling objects and theconsequences thereof, such as brain damage andskull fracture.

Binding requirements

All helmets certified according to EN 397 mustmeet these requirements.

• Shock absorption – vertical• Penetration resistance (against sharp and pointed

objects)• Flame resistance• Chin strap attachment: Chin strap releases at

minimum 150 N and maximum 250 N

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uvex thermo boss

uvex thermo boss uvex airwing E

uvex pheos

uvex super boss uvex pheos uvex pheos alpineuvex airwing

Optional requirements

A helmet certified in accordance withEN 397 may meet these requirements; they are,however, not mandatory requirements.

• Very low temperatures (-20°C or -30°C)

• Very high temperatures (+150°C)

• Electrical insulation (440 V)

• Molten metal (MM)

• Lateral deformation

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uvex pheos E

EN 50365 – Electrical insulating helmets for useon low voltage installations

Protection against electric shocks and preventionof dangerous electric current passing through thehead.

EN 50365 requirements:

• All helmets must also meet the requirements inaccordance with EN 397

• Protection against alternating voltage of up to1000 V (AC) or direct voltage up to 1500 V (DC)

• Insulating helmets must not contain anyconductive parts

• Air vents (if present) must not allow any accidentalcontact with live parts

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uvex pheos uvex perfexxion

EN 12492 – Helmets for mountaineers

Protection against hazards that may occur duringactivities undertaken by mountaineers.

• Shock absorption – vertical, frontal, lateral, dorsal• Penetration resistance• Carrier element (chin strap releases at min. 500N)• Strength of carrier element: Chin strap may exhibit

maximum elongation of 25 mm• Effectiveness of carrier element: Helmet must

not slide from the head

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EN 14052 – High-performance industrial safetyhelmets

Designed to offer protection against falling objectsand lateral impact along with the resulting damageto the brain, skull and neck.

Binding requirements:

• Shock absorption – vertical and lateral• Penetration resistance – vertical and lateral• Yield of fastening system: Chin strap yields at

minimum 150 N and maximum 250 N• Effectiveness of fastening system: During the

shock absorption and penetration test, the helmetmust not become detached from the test head

• Flame resistance

A helmet certified in accordance with EN 14052may meet these requirements; they are, however,not mandatory requirements.

Optional:

• Low temperatures (-20°C, -30°C, -40°C)• Higher temperatures (150°C)• Radiant heat• Electrical insulation• Molten metal (MM)

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EN 1078 – Helmets for pedal cyclists

Protection against hazards that may occurwhen cycling or skateboarding.

• Full field of vision without any restrictions• Shock absorption – vertical, frontal, lateral, dorsal• Strength of carrier element: Chin strap may

exhibit maximum elongation of 25 mm• It must be possible to release

the chin strap with one hand

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B: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

C: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

E: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

EN 397-30° C

uvex airwing B uvex airwing C uvex airwing E

EN 397-30° C

EN 397440 V AC

-30° C

uvex airwingB-WR

uvex airwingB-S

uvex airwingB-S-WR

uvex airwingC-WR

uvex airwingE-WR

Overview of head protectionproducts

Other product variants

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52 – 61 cm 52 – 61 cm

uvex super boss uvex thermo boss

EN 397-20° C

EN 397440 V AC+150° C

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B: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

55 – 61 cm C: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

EN 397-30° C, MM

uvex pheos B uvex pheos IES uvex pheos C

EN 397-30° C, MM

EN 397-30° C, MM

uvex pheosB-WR

uvex pheosB-S

uvex pheosB-S-WR

uvex pheosIES-S

uvex pheosC-WR

Other product variants

Overview of head protectionproducts

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E: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

9780: 51 – 61 cmWR: 52 – 61 cm

52 – 61 cm

EN 397EN 50365-30° C, MM

uvex pheos E uvex pheosalpine

EN 397EN 12492

uvex pheosE-WR

uvex pheosE-S

uvex pheosE-S-WR

uvex 9780antistatic

EN 397ATEX Directive

94/9/EG

uvex 9780antistatic

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M: 52 – 57 cm L: 58 – 63 cm

EN 14052, EN 12492,EN 1078

EN 14052, EN 12492,EN 1078

• Unique combination of standardsEN 14052 high-performance industrial standard,EN 12492 mountaineering standard andEN 1078 bicycle helmet standard

• No additional chin strap necessary – simplecombination of the EN 14052 industrial helmet andthe EN 12492 helmet for mountaineers/EN 1078helmet for pedal cyclists due to fastening mechanism

• Six variable and convenient air vents for maximumventilation

• Suspension harness with convenient inner mesh foradded comfort

• Optimum fit thanks to two different sizes (M and L)

Overview of head protectionproducts

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9790.004 9760.005 9790.005

9790.007 9790.065/9790.068 9790.005

9790.000 9760.000 9760.001

uvex super boss/uvex thermo boss/uvex airwing

Accessories

Sweatbanduvex super boss

uvex thermo boss

Sweatbanduvex airwing

Leather chin strap

Forked chin strap Winter cap Balaclava

Suspension harnessuvex super boss

uvex thermo boss

Suspension harnessuvex airwing

Suspension harnessuvex airwing

wheel ratchet

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9790.086

uvex K1H (27 dB) uvex K2H (30 dB)

2600.201 2600.202

9790.0769790.075

9790.0489790.047

uvexNeck protection

uvexcooling

Neck protection

uvexVisor

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9760.005 9760.011 9760.012

9772.001 9760.0079760.007

9760.000 9760.001 9780.001

uvex pheos

Accessories

Sweatbanduvex pheos

Suspension harnessuvex pheos alpine

Suspension harnessuvex pheos E-WR

Suspension harnessuvex pheos IES

Sweatbanduvex pheos IES

Sweatbanduvex pheos

uvex pheos alpine

Suspension harnessuvex pheos

Suspension harnessuvex uvex pheos

wheel ratchet

Suspension harnessuvex 9780

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9772.002 9790.084 9790.085

9790.005 9790.035 9790.021

9790.0239700.065/9790.068

9790.022

Mountuvex pheos

Mountuvex i-works

Mountuvex pheos s

Leather chin strapuvex pheos

Leather chin strapuvex pheos IES

Forked chin strapuvex pheos

Pen holderuvex pheos

Winter capuvex pheos

Wide-visiongoggles mount

uvex pheos

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9790.0299790.062/9790.063

9760.000 9790.0869790.0769790.075

2600.201 2600.202

9790.064/9790.069

9906.002/9906.0039906.005/9906.0069906.007/9906.008

uvex pheos

uvex K1H27 dB

uvex K2H30 dB

LED head torchuvex KS-6001-Duo

LED head torchuvex u-cap sport+

Helmet adapter

LED head torchuvex pheos Lights

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Balaclavauvex pheos

uvexcooling

Neck protection

uvexNeck protection

uvex Visor 9906

Accessories

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uvex u-cap sport

Protect the wearer against any impact with hard,fixed objects and the consequences thereof suchas lacerations or other superficial injuries.

Binding requirements:

All industrial bump caps certified in accordancewith EN 812 must meet these requirements.

• Impact resistance – frontal and dorsal• Penetration resistance (against sharp and pointed

objects)• Chip strap holder (if the industrial bump cap

features a chin strap holder)Chin strap releases at minimum 150 N andmaximum 250 N

Optional requirements:

• Very low temperatures (-20° C oder -30° C)• Flame resistance• Electrical properties

EN 812 – Industrial bump caps

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Available inthree sizes52 – 54 cm55 – 59 cm60 – 63 cm

Overview of industrial bump capproducts

uvex u-cap sportLong brim

uvex u-cap sportShort brim

Other product variants

with suspensionharness

Baseball-Cap

uvex u-capSports vent

Available inthree sizes52 – 54 cm55 – 59 cm60 – 63 cm

Available inthree sizes52 – 54 cm55 – 59 cm60 – 63 cm

with suspensionharness

Baseball-Cap

with suspensionharness

Baseball-Cap

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one size

uvex u-cap sportnavy blue

uvex u-cap sportHi vis

uvex u-cap sportwith suspension

harness

Available inthree sizes52 – 54 cm55 – 59 cm60 – 63 cm

Available inthree sizes52 – 54 cm55 – 59 cm60 – 63 cm

with suspensionharness

Baseball-Cap

with suspensionharness

Baseball-Cap

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