| Document ID (ISN) | 77364 |
| CIS number |
01-1519 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-6269 - Face au risque |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Brett Y.B. |
| Title |
Personal protection - Head safety |
| Original title |
Protection individuelle - La tête en sécurité [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 1999, No.351, p.17-21. Illus. 1 ref. |
| Abstract |
Injuries to the head (skull perforations, skull or cervical fractures, intra-skull lesions without fractures) are very frequent in industrial occupations and represent approximately 5% of occupational injuries in developed countries. On average, they give rise to an absence from work lasting three weeks. Topics covered by the article include: different types of helmest; selecting the helmet based on the type of hazard; EC certification process; minimum quality requirements; advice when buying; French and European regulations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
head protection; head injuries; safety helmets |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
legal aspects; France; European Communities; standard; selection of equipment; approval; accident absenteeism |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Head protection
|
