Head Protection (PSA)
Europe – USA/Canada – Australien/New Zealand
In the accredited test laboratory hearing protectors are tested against relevant standards for Europe, USA/Canada and Australia/New Zealand.
PZT is accredited by the DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle) the German Accreditation Body as test laboratory and certification body for the type examination procedure according to Directive 89/686/EEC and Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (basis for CE-mark).
The accreditation covers:
- Helmets for protection against falling objects
- EN 397 (industrial safety helmets)
- EN 14052 ( high performance industrial helmets)
- EN 50365 (electrically insulating helmets)
- EN 12492 (helmets for mountaineers)
- Protection against the effects of striking against hard, stationary objects
- EN 812 (bump caps)
- Helmets for protection from fall injuries
- EN 1077 (helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders)
- EN 1078 (helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates)
- EN 1080 (impact protection helmets for young children)
- EN 1384 (helmets for equestrian activities)
Conformance tests for USA/Canada and/or Australia/New Zealand also belong to our test range. The tests can be performed in parallel with the conformity test for Europe. The synergy effects mean time- and cost-savings for the manufacturer.
Tests according to
- ANSI/ISEA Z.89.1-2014 Industrial Head Protection
- CAN/CSA-Z94.1-05 (R2013) “Industrial protective headwear – performance, selection, care and use”
Tests according to
- AS/NZS 1801:1997: Occupational Protective Helmets
