This standard sets out recommended practices for the selection, use and maintenance of occupational protective helmets meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1801 for head protection in building work, construction, general industry, underground working, mining, quarrying, forestry, bushfire, fighting, high temperature workplaces and other occupations with similar hazards.
Sets out the requirements for four types of protective helmets reflecting their intended use. It deals with construction of the helmet shell and helmet finish and includes methods of tests. Specific additional performance requirements are given for occupational protective helmets used in high temperature workplaces and for bushfire fighters’ helmets based on industrial helmets.
Type 1 – General industrial safety helmets
Type 2 – Helmets intended for high-temperature workplaces
Type 3 – Helmets intended for bushfire firefighting
Type 4 – Enhanced occupational protective helmets
| Classification | Shock Absorption | Protection Against Penetration | Side Stiffness | Electrical Resistance | Resistance to Ignition | Very Hot Temp (120°) | Hot Temp (200°) | Shell Thermal Performance | Retaining Chin Strap Strength | Front, Rear, Side Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 – General industrial, construction, and mining | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Type 2 – Hot work places | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Type 3 – Firefighting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Type 4 – Enhanced General Industry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Description | Hot work environments Type 2 |
Bushfire fighting Type 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brim | – | Yes |
| Shell conspicuity for special purposes | – | Yes |
| Retaining strap for special purposes | – | Yes |
| Ventilation — no holes or opening | – | Yes |
| Very hot temperature requirement | Yes | Yes |
| Helmet shell materials flammability | Yes | Yes |
| Helmets for extremely high heat | – | Yes |
| Resistance to ignition of associated materials | – | Yes |
Maxisafe's range includes vented and unvented models, broad-brim hard hats for sun protection, specialised mining helmets, hard hat combos (with visor and earmuffs), lightweight bump caps, and Arc Flash helmets.
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