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Abstract
Specifies requirements for protective helmets for horse riding and horse-related activities, intended to mitigate the effects of an impact to the head. It includes construction, testing and labelling requirements.
Scope
This Standard specifies requirements for protective helmets for horse riding and horse-related activities, intended to mitigate the effects of an impact to the head. The Standard includes construction, testing and labelling requirements.
NOTE: A helmet complying with this Standard may incorporate special features designed to suit its use in specific horse-related activities.
History
First published in Australia as part of AS 2063-1977.
Revised and redesignated AS 2063.1-1982.
Second edition 1986.
AS 2063.3 first published 1988.
First published in New Zealand as NZS 8602:1989.
AS 2063.3-1988, NZS 8602:1989 and part of AS 2063.1-1982 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS/NZS 3838:1998.
Second edition 2003.
Third edition 2006.