What are the safety helmet colours from January 2017 onwards? Safety helmet colours on Build UK members' sites should adhere to the following colour scheme on all new (and existing, where practicable) sites. White - for site managers, competent operatives and vehicle marshalls (distinguished by the wearing of a different coloured high-visibility vest).
Industrial safety helmets from uvex comply with standard DIN EN 397, which states that they must be designed to protect the wearer from falling objects. Protection against mechanical impacts to the head safeguards the user against possible consequences such as brain injuries or skull fractures. The standard also includes protection against lateral deformation of the helmet, as well as protecting the wearer from dangerous head injuries.Industrial safety helmets that comply with standard DIN EN 397 generally meet the following safety requirements. Binding requirementsoptional requirementsAll helmets certified according to EN 397 must meet these requirements.A helmet certified in accordance with EN 397 may meet these requirements; they are, however, not mandatory requirements.shock absorption, verticalvery low temperatures (-20 °C or -30 °C)penetration resistance (against sharp and pointed objects)very high temperatures (+150 °C)flame resistanceelectrical insulation (440 V)chin strap attachment: chin strap releases at minimum 150N and maximum 250 Nmolten metal (MM)lateral deformation. Protecting people We use cookies to personalise content and advertisements, to provide social media functionalities and to analyse who is visiting our website. We also pass on information regarding your use of our website to our social media partners (Facebook pixels), advertising partners and partners who use this information for analysis (Google).
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