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AS/NZS 1698:2006

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Protective helmets for vehicle users

This Standard specifies requirements for protective headgear for vehicle users, designed to mitigate the adverse effect of a blow to the head. The Standard is written with particular reference to motor cyclists, but is also applicable to users of other types of motor vehicles. Marking requirements and instructions for use and care are also included.
Published: 20/02/2006
Pages: 8
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
PREFACE
FOREWORD
1 SCOPE
2 OBJECTIVE
3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
4 DEFINITIONS
5 CONSTRUCTION
5.1 General
5.2 Materials
5.3 Internal projections
5.4 External projections
5.5 Shell opening(s)
5.6 Retention system
5.7 Ventilation
5.8 Visors
6 TESTING
6.1 General
6.2 Headforms
6.3 Conditioning
6.4 Positioning
7 TEST REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Testing sequence
7.2 Peripheral vision
7.3 Helmet stability
7.4 Impact energy attenuation
7.5 Resistance to penetration
7.6 Strength of retention system
7.7 Internal projections
7.7.1 Internal projections above the test line
7.7.2 Internal projections between the test line and the basic plane
8 MARKING
9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
APPENDIX A
AMENDMENT CONTROL SHEET
Cited references in this standard
[Withdrawn]
Methods of testing protective helmets, Method 4: Determination of penetration resistance
[Current]
Methods of testing protective helmets, Method 3.1: Determination of impact energy attenuation — Helmet drop test
[Withdrawn]
Eye protectors for motor cyclists and racing car drivers
[Withdrawn]
Methods of testing protective helmets, Method 5.1: Determination of strength of retention system — Static strength
[Current]
Methods of testing protective helmets, Method 2: General requirements for the conditioning and preparation of test specimens and laboratory conditions
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