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UNDERSTANDING HEAD PROTECTION
UNDERSTANDING
HEAD PROTECTION
Matthew Judson
Technical Director, JSP Ltd
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1964 Founding of JSP1972 Manufactured first cone and safety helmet1973 Manufactured first goggles and ear defenders1977 Johnstone Safety International1990 European PPE Directive came in1993 ISO 90021996 Acquisition of RACAL divisions1998 Launch of Spill Safety Division2002 Overseas manufacturing partnership with joint venture in China2001 Launch of PowerCap2002 Overseas manufacturing partnership in Dubai2003 Face fit testing capacity for all end-users2004 Launch of Mark Vl/Vll Helmet2006 Acquisition of Stephens Itex and Iles Optical2007 Acquisition of Chapman & Smith assets2009 Launch of FilterSpec and Evo8 High Performance Helmet2011 Launch of EvoLite and Evo2/3
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WHY HEAD PROTECTION AT ALL?
• 2010/2011 HSE statistics in the work place: • Over 3000 head injuries resulting in over 3
days off work• Just over 1170 serious head injuries –
‘life changing events’ • 27 fatalities
• Risk assessment – ‘Horses for Courses’ • Always important to have the right head
protection• Always important to be actually wearing it
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What are the standards?
There are many
Picture of standards
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ARE STANDARDS FIT FOR PURPOSE?
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ARE STANDARDS FIT FOR PURPOSE?
What are their purpose?
Safe Products/Wearers?
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Golden Gate Bridge, 1933, Joseph Strauss
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ARE STANDARDS FIT FOR PURPOSE?
What are their purpose?
Safe Products/Wearers?
Good Products?
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ARE STANDARDS FIT FOR PURPOSE?
What are their purpose?
Safe Products/Wearers?
Good Products?
Minimum Performance?
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Scope:-
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.
EN 812 Industrial Bump Caps
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Scope:-
This European Standard specifies physical and performance requirements, methods of test and marking requirements for industrial safety helmets. The mandatory requirements apply to helmets for general use in industry. Additional optional performance requirements are included to apply only where specifically claimed by the helmet manufacturer.
EN 397 Industrial Safety Helmets
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Scope:-
This European Standard specifies physical, performance, test and marking requirements for high performance industrial helmets. High performance industrial helmets, as specified in this European
Standard, are intended to provide to the wearer protection against falling objects and off crown impacts and the consequential brain injury, skull fracture and neck injury. This European Standard includes mandatory requirements that apply to all high performance industrial helmets and additional, optional, performance requirements that apply only where specifically claimed by the helmet manufacturer.
EN 14052 High Performance Industrial Helmets
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Scope:-
This European Standard specifies physical, performance, test and marking requirements for high performance industrial helmets. High performance industrial helmets, as specified in this European
Standard, are intended to provide to the wearer protection against falling objects and off crown impacts and the consequential brain injury, skull fracture and neck injury. This European Standard includes mandatory requirements that apply to all high performance industrial helmets and additional, optional, performance requirements that apply only where specifically claimed by the helmet manufacturer.
EN 14052 High Performance Industrial Helmets
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STAR GUIDE
THE ALL RISKS APPROACH
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Risk of the head striking hard stationary objects
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Risk of the head striking hard stationary objects
Minimal risk of objects falling and minimal risk of side impact
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Risk of the head striking hard stationary objects
Minimal risk of objects falling and minimal risk of side impact
Objects might be falling and low risk of side impact
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Risk of the head striking hard stationary objects
Minimal risk of objects falling and minimal risk of side impact
Objects might be falling and low risk of side impact
Objects are falling and swinging, a high risk of crown and side impact
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STAR GUIDETHE ALL RISKS APPROACH
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Many helmet standards,
PAS 028 Marine Safety Helmets
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Many helmet standards,
PAS 028 Marine Safety Helmets
BS EN 443 Helmets for Fire Fighting
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Many helmet standards,
PAS 028 Marine Safety Helmets
BS EN 443 Helmets for Fire Fighting
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Many helmet standards,
PAS 028 Marine Safety Helmets
BS EN 443 Helmets for Fire Fighting
BS EN 12492 Helmets for Mountaineers
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Many helmet standards,
PAS 028 Marine Safety Helmets
BS EN 443 Helmets for Fire Fighting
BS EN 12492 Helmets for Mountaineers
BS EN 1078 Helmets for Pedal Cyclists
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TESTING METHODOLOGIES
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SHOCK ABSORPTION
impacting the head protection with a mass and measuring the load transmitted to the wearer’s neck
TESTING METHODOLOGIES
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SHOCK ABSORPTIONimpacting the head protection with a mass and measuring the load transmitted to the wearer’s neck
PENETRATIONimpacting the head protection with a pointed striker and making sure that the wearer’s head is not punctured
TESTING METHODOLOGIES
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Testing methodologies:-EN 812 Bump Caps
Shock absorption 4 impacts5kg mass, flat face, falls 250mm, 12.26J, 15kN maximum
Penetration, 1 impact500g mass, conical point, falls 500mm, 2.45J, no contact.
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EN 812 Shock Absorption Test
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All uses require a risk assessment.
Possible applications include:-Vehicle manufacture and maintenanceLoft insulationPlumbing Removals
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Testing methodologies:-
EN 397 Industrial Safety Helmets
Shock absorption
5kg mass, hemispherical face,
falls 1m, 49.05J,
5kN maximum
Penetration,
3kg mass, conical point,
falls 1m, 29.43J,
no contact.
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All uses require a risk assessment.
Possible applications for lightweight helmets include:-Low rise constructionHighway maintenanceUtilities
Possible applications for standard helmets include:-ConstructionManufacturingExternal Telecoms
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EN 14052 High Performance Industrial HelmetsShock absorption
5kg mass, hemispherical face;1. falls 2.04m to crown, 100J,
5kN maximum2. falls 1.02m to side, 50J,
300g maximumPenetration,
1kg mass, flat blade point;1. falls 2.5m to crown, 25.53J,
no contact and 5kN maximum.2. falls 2m to side, 19.62J,
no contact and 15kN maximum
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All uses require a risk assessment.
Possible applications for high performance helmets include:-High Rise construction MiningDemolitionPetrochemical
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WILL IT WORK?
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BATCH CONTROL & TRACEABILITY
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REGISTERED SAFETY SUPPLIER SCHEME
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PRODUCT
TESTING
&
BATCH
TRACEABILITY
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Worldwide Liability Cover of £10M with LLOYDS of LONDON
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Final Thoughts
Just over 1150 serious head injuries - ‘life changing events’
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The following pictures have been supplied by a Health & Safety training organisation in Dubai and illustrate what happens if one gets hit wearing a less than substantial helmet.
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