ASTM F1446 - 15b
Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
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Significance and Use
5.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable tests for the evaluation of various types of protective headgear. Use of these test methods in conjunction with the specific individual performance standards is intended to reduce the likelihood of serious injury and death resulting from impacts to the head sustained by individuals participating in sports, recreation, and other leisure activities in which protective headgear is worn.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover laboratory equipment, procedures, and basic requirements pertinent to testing protective headgear. Deviations or additions, or both, to these test methods will be specified, as required, in individual ASTM performance standards.
1.2 Requirements—The protective headgear is to be tested under specified environmental conditions for the following:
1.2.1 Impact attenuation (the limiting of head acceleration) of the protective headgear, and
1.2.2 Strength and stability of the retention system and its attachment to the protective headgear.
1.2.3 Special tests for particular protective headgear uses will be specified in the individual performance standards to be used in conjunction with these test methods.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218 S7.1.8SAE Standard
SAE J211ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.340.20 (Head protective equipment)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 49221504(Sport safety headgear)
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DOI: 10.1520/F1446-15B
Citation Format
ASTM F1446-15b, Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2015, www.astm.org
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