EN 443 Helmets for Fire Fighting in Buildings and Other Structures

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 443 testing. It includes impact tests similar to those specified in EN 397 (albeit with a higher energy level) and additional tests specific to helmets designed for firefighters.

The area around the top of the helmet is affected using a falling striker method similar to that required by EN 397.

123J (approximately 2,5 meters), the maximum allowable transmit power is 15 kN. The rest of the protective area of ​​the helmet is also subject to an impact from small bullets. A 6 mm diameter steel ball is fired at the helmet at a speed of at least 120 m/s (268 mph) without ball puncture, or the helmet material is allowed to contact the headform under the helmet.

Most specifications for protective helmets include a set of requirements for a helmet design in addition to specific performance requirements. These typically cover the coverage provided by the helmet as well as the field of view given to the wearer when worn. They may also cover a range of ergonomics and safety-based requirements, such as the clearance between the helmet's hood and shell.

Helmets can only protect the head when worn and therefore the means of holding the helmet on the wearer's head require as much care as the rest of the head protection and are therefore subject to a series of tests.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 443 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.