ISEA Z89.1-2003

This standard provides performance and testing requirements for industrial helmets, commonly known as hard hats.It is a revision of ANSI Z89.1-1997, which established the types and classes of protective helmets, depending on the type of hazard encountered.It includes specifications for helmets designed to offer protection from lateral impact, or top-only impact, giving employers and users the flexibility to specify the helmet that best meets the needs of their specific workplace.ANSI Z87.1-2003 was prepared by the members of ISEA’s Head Protection Group as a revision to ANSI Z89.1-1997, and approved through the ANSI canvass method with input from users, government agencies and safety experts.

Published:

01/01/2003

ANSI:

ANSI Approved