BS 6658:1985
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Specification for protective helmets for vehicle users
Hardcopy , PDF
English
10-14-2005
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Classification
4 Materials
5 Construction
6 Performance
7 Flammability (optional)
8 Marking
9 Information to users (labels)
Appendix A Recommended method for assessing ageing of
helmet shell materials
Appendix B Extent of shell and peripheral vision
Appendix C Recommendation on minimum radii for
thermoplastics materials
Appendix D Solvent conditioning
Appendix E Conditioning before testing
Appendix F Shock absorption test
Appendix G Penetration test
Appendix H Test for effectiveness of retention system
Appendix J Test for strength of retention systems with chin
straps
Appendix K Test for chin strap slippage
Appendix L Test for resistance to abrasion of the chin strap
Appendix M Test for strength of retention systems without
chin straps
Appendix N Test for resistance to inertial release of
quick-release mechanism, or "buckle"
Appendix P Test for durability of quick-release mechanism
Appendix Q Oblique impact test
Appendix R Test of chin guard
Appendix S Test for flammability
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