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BS 6863:1989

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Specification for pedal cyclists\' helmets
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1990

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Materials
4 Construction
5 Performance
6 Marking
7 Information to users and labelling
Appendices
A Recommendation on minimum radii for thermoplastics
   materials
B Shock absorption test
C Conditioning before testing
D Test for strength of retention system
E Test for effectiveness of retention system
F Test for resistance to abrasion of the chin strap
G Test for durability of quick-release mechanism
H Test for attenuation of hearing
Table
1 Location of hearing axis
Figures
1 Field of vision and reference points
2 Apparatus for testing shock absorption
3 Apparatus for testing retention system strength
4 Modified headform for testing retention system
   effectiveness
5 Apparatus for testing retention system effectiveness
6 Apparatus for testing abrasion of the chin strap

Helmets to be worn by riders, particularly young riders, of pedal cycles on public roads and in similar places. The protection is intended to be adequate in the kind of accident when the rider falls onto the road without other vehicles being involved.

Committee
PH/6
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 88/39894 DC, 91/44082 DC & 93/312913 DC. (09/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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