What is this BS EN 966–Requirements and test methods for helmets for airborne sports about?
BS EN 966 discusses helmets for airborne sports to enhance the quality of the helmets for airborne sports.
BS EN 966 specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets used in paragliding, hang gliding, and flying with ultra-light aeroplanes.
Note: BS EN 966 does not apply to other kinds of head protection used in airborne sports.
Who is BS EN 966 - Requirements and test methods for helmets for airborne sports for?
BS EN 966 on helmets for airborne sports is useful for:
- Helmets for airborne sports manufacturers
- Regulatory authorities
- Health and safety bodies
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use BS EN 966 - Requirements and test methods for helmets for airborne sports?
The new Hi-Tec (EN 966 HPG certification) is an open and light hard shell helmet, designed for optimum fit.
The protection given by a helmet depends on the circumstances of the accident and wearing a helmet cannot always prevent death or long-term disability. A proportion of the energy of an impact is absorbed by the helmet, thereby reducing the force of the blow sustained by the head.
BS EN 966 provides requirements and test methods for protective helmets used in paragliding, hang gliding, and flying with ultra-light aeroplanes to achieve the performance of which it is capable, and to ensure stability on the head, a helmet should be as closely fitting as possible consistent with comfort. In use, it is essential that the helmet is securely fastened, with any chin strap under tension at all times.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 966, you can enhance the helmet’s effectiveness and efficacy that is used in airborne sports and manufacture a standardized product.