NBN EN 1384:2023

Helmets for equestrian activities

ACTIVE

About this standard

Languages
German, English and French
Type
NBN
Standards committee
CEN/TC 158 (Head protection)
Status
ACTIVE
Publication date
12 April 2023
Replaces
NBN EN 1384:2017
ICS Code
13.340.20 (Head protective equipment)
Withdrawn Date
Price
€ 121,00

Summary

This document specifies requirements for protective helmets that can have a peak, for people involved in all equestrian activities including but not limited to riding, driving, or handling and caring for horses.
It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following:
a) construction, including field of vision
b) shock absorbing properties
c) resistance to penetration
d) mechanical strength in lateral deformation
e) retention system properties
f) deflection of peak (if fitted)
g) marking and information
h) use of headforms in accordance with EN 960:2006.