scope:

This European Standard specifies requirement for protective helmets that can have a peak, for people involved in equestrian activities.

It gives safety requirements that include methods of test and levels. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test are given for the following:

- construction, including field of vision;

- shock absorbing properties;

- resistance to penetration;

- lateral deformation ;

- retention system properties

- deflection of peak (if fitted);

- marking and information;

- use of headforms in accordance with EN 960:2006.