If a helmet complies with the requirements of EN 14052, it must offer the wearer protection against falling objects and lateral impact – and protect him from the resulting injuries such as brain injuries, skull fractures or neck damage.

In order to be certified as a high performance industrial helmet according to EN 14052,

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The following requirements apply to the helmet:

• They must have vertical and lateral shock absorption. (Tested against a higher impact than EN397)

• The helmets must also have a certain penetration resistance vertically and laterally.

• The chinstrap loosens at min. 150 N and max. 250 N and must ensure that the helmet does not come off the head during the shock absorption and penetration test.

• They must be flame-resistant.

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A helmet certified in accordance with EN 14052 may meet the following requirements; they are, however, not mandatory requirements.

• Very High Temperature: +150c

• Low Temperature: -30c

• MM: Splashes of Molten Metal

• Electrical Voltage up to 440v a.c.