Head injuries are often of serious nature and can have long-term consequences. Therefore wearing sufficient head protection is indispensable when facing such hazards, i.e. protection has to comply with safety-relevant and ergonomic aspects.

We test and certify:

• Helmets for fire-fighters considering to EN 443
• Bump caps for industrial use considering to EN 812

We also inspect whether helmets comply with the following:

• Technical Directive for modular systems – safety helmet, headset, breathing connection and filters – for the police

Depending on their application even artificially aged helmets will be submitted to the following tests:

• Mechanical tests: shock absorbance, and resistance to both penetration and mechanical deformation
• Thermal tests: resistance to radiated heat, temperature resistance, resistance to flame (flame engulfment test)
• Electrical properties
• Resistance to chemicals (corrosion)
• Ergonomic tests: measuring field of vision and wearing comfort