new helmet guidelines/law?

[alex_m]

could anyone confirm this? a new minimum standard of helmet is to be introduced so all must have side protection - (like the petzl vent's)

 

a friend was told this when wanting to buy a helmet the other day. the person behind the counter told him he should buy that helmet (which happens to be the most expensive one...) as this new standard will be introduced soon.

[bob]

yes that is true except it has already come in

only for aerial work

EN 397 now not recomended

EN 12492 recomended for tree work

you can confirm and download stuff from H&S site re afag 401

[Alinicoll]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/6273-another-updated-afag.html

 

Afag 308 STRONGLY recommends a mountaineer style helmet. This is un upgrade. I don`t know if thats what is meant.

 

The montain style lids are more but they last 3 years rather than 2 and are way more comfy. Someone else might have more explicit info.

[Rupe]

I think Petzl helmets have a five year lifespan, making them cheaper than husky balance etc.

 

Agreed this guideline has come in already, but could we please refrain from using the word "Law".

[skyhuck]

but could we please refrain from using the word "Law".

 

[sse arb]

yes its in already but not law only best practise to use y formation chinstrap

[alex_m]

sorry for using the word 'law' - i am completely in the dark about it so wasn't sure what terms to use. so it is just advised that you wear one or you have to? just to clear up and shut down the thread....

 

cheers

[bob]

yes its in already but not law only best practise to use y formation chinstrap

 

it,s not about the chin strap as you can still get helmets with y chinstaps that do not meet the new criteria

its about how the helmets are tested the new EN 12492 also has a side impact test as well as the top test the other type

[Rupe]

sorry for using the word 'law' - i am completely in the dark about it so wasn't sure what terms to use. so it is just advised that you wear one or you have to? just to clear up and shut down the thread....

 

cheers

 

Ok, no worries.

 

Law is when the police turn up and arrest you for doing something "against the law"

 

Police won't mind if you wear a thong at work although indecent exposure may be against the law!

 

To clear up - you have to not hurt yourself at work! And the guidelines for not doing that are to wear the petzl type helmets along with the billion other guidelines.