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AS/NZS 1800:1998

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Occupational protective helmets - Selection, care and use
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Published date

05-06-1998

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1 - AS/NZS 1800:1998 OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS-SELECTION, CARE AND USE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Brim
6 - 1.3.2 Harness
7 - 1.3.3 Occupational protective helmet
7 - 1.3.4 Peak
7 - 1.3.5 Protective padding
7 - 1.3.6 Retroreflective material
7 - 1.3.7 Shell
7 - 1.3.8 Ventilation holes
7 - 1.4 ACCESSORIES
7 - 1.4.1 Type of accessories
8 - 1.4.2 Care in fitting accessories
8 - 1.4.3 Other personal protective equipment
9 - SECTION 2 SELECTION AND USE OF OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS
9 - 2.1 PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING OBJECTS
9 - 2.2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES
9 - 2.3 METHOD OF PROTECTION
9 - 2.4 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
9 - 2.5 TYPES OF HELMETS
10 - 2.6 STYLES OF HELMETS
10 - 2.7 HELMET FIT
10 - 2.8 VENTILATION
11 - 2.9 CONSPICUITY
11 - 2.10 UNSAFE PRACTICES
11 - 2.11 ALTERATIONS
12 - SECTION 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS
12 - 3.1 CLEANING
12 - 3.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
12 - 3.3 RE-ISSUE OF HELMETS
12 - 3.4 WORKING LIFE
13 - APPENDIX A - GUIDANCE TO OPTIONAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
13 - A1 PURPOSE
13 - A2 CHECKLISTS FOR PURCHASERS

Incorporates changes adopted in the revision of AS1801-1981, mostly related to the specification of three different types of occupational protective helmet. Includes new Appendix, summarizing optional or additional requirements that may be requested by the purchaser.

This Standard sets out recommended practices for the selection, use and maintenance of occupational protective helmets meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1801 for head protection in building work, construction, general industry, underground working, mining, quarrying, forestry, bushfire fighting, high temperature workplaces and other occupations with similar hazards.This Standard does not cover helmets for motor vehicle users, pedal cyclists, horse riders and structural firefighters. Requirements for such helmets are given in AS 1698, AS/NZS 2063, AS 2063.1 and 2063.3, and AS 4067, respectively.

Committee
SF/18
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 1963 5
Pages
9
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

First published in Australia as AS 1800-1975.Second edition 1981.Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1800:1998. Originated in Australia as AS 1800-1975. Final Australian edition AS 1800-1981. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1800:1998.

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