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BS 6473:1984

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for protective hats for horse and pony riders

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-01-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-1984

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Materials
4. Construction
5. Performance requirements
6. Sampling and test sequence
7. Conditioning for testing
8. Headforms
9. Marking and labelling
10. Information to users
Appendices
A. Assessment of the extent of protection
B. Shock absorption test
C. Penetration test
D. Chin strap strength test
E. Test for deflection of the peak
F. Selection and maintenance of protective hats
Figures
1. Extent of protection and hat positioning index
2. Schematic diagram of test headblock for penetration
    resistance
3. Schematic diagram of dynamic chin strap rig

Specifies shock absorption, penetration resistance and strength of retention system for protective hats for horse and pony riders.

Committee
PH/6
DevelopmentNote
REPLACES BS 3686: 1963. Approved under the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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