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Document ID (ISN)21029
CIS number 74-1090
ISSN - Serial title Die Berufsgenossenschaft
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Klitscher S.
Title Safety helmets
Original title Der Schutzhelm [in German]
Bibliographic information Sep. 1973, No.9, p.338-342. Illus.
Abstract General background information, problems concerning hard hats and helmets and how to make them more comfortable (head harness, fit, dimensions). Description of tests to determine resistance to blows and penetration. Hazards arising from deterioration, increasing brittleness, wear and tear and fatigue of various plastics due to the effects of heat, cold and ultraviolet radiation. Problems arising when the wearing of safety helmets is made compulsory; regulations to this effect.
Descriptors (primary) safety helmets
Descriptors (secondary) Germany (Federal Republic of); destructive testing; comfort criteria; standard
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Head protection