EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 1385 standard. This European standard specifies requirements for helmets for canoeing and white water sports.
This European standard does not apply to helmets for use in extreme white water situations, such as when jumping from high waterfalls, because the need for shock absorption and the head area to be protected for such a helmet is greater than for most canoeing and whitewater sports. The standard applies to helmets with and without a hole in the shell. This European standard does not provide performance requirements for visors, chin guards or face shields.
The most common head injury in canoeing and whitewater sports occurs when a person hits an underwater object after capsizing. Under these conditions, the impact velocity is unlikely to exceed 18 km/h (5 m/s) as this is the highest flow velocity ever recorded in a whitewater river. The most common site of injury is the front or forehead area or near the eye socket.
To achieve the performance and head stability of the helmet, it needs to fit as tightly as possible, consistent with comfort. The helmet must be securely attached to the head and any chin straps must be taut at all times.
Some of the impact energy is absorbed by the helmet, thereby reducing the force of the impact delivered by the head. Absorption of this energy can damage the structure of the helmet, and any helmet that receives a severe impact will need to be replaced, even if it is not obvious.
The mechanical properties of the materials used in the manufacture of the helmet should not deteriorate significantly over the course of normal use due to influences such as exposure to the sun, temperature changes, or fresh or salt water. Metal parts used to attach the chin strap or sling cradle to the body must be corrosion protected or resistant to corrosion.
The strength of the materials that make up the parts of the helmet that come into contact with the skin should not deteriorate significantly due to contact with sweat, and materials known to cause skin disorders should not be used. The thread used for woven stitching must be resistant to decay.
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