ASTM F1446-15
Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- Standard No.
- ASTM F1446-15
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM F1446-15a
- Latest
- ASTM F1446-20
- Scope
5.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable tests for the evaluation of various types of protective headgear. Use of these test methods in conjunction with the specific individual performance standards is intended to reduce the likelihood of serious injury and death resulting from impacts to the head sustained by individuals participating in sports, recreation, and other leisure activities in which protective headgear is worn.
1.1 These test methods cover laboratory equipment, procedures, and basic requirements pertinent to testing protective headgear. Deviations or additions, or both, to these test methods will be specified, as required, in individual ASTM performance standards.
1.2 Requirements—The protective headgear is to be tested under specified environmental conditions for the following:
1.2.1 Impact attenuation (the limiting of head acceleration) of the protective headgear, and
1.2.2 Strength and stability of the retention system and its attachment to the protective headgear.
1.2.3 Special tests for particular protective headgear uses will be specified in the individual performance standards to be used in conjunction with these test methods.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM F1446-15 history
- 2020 ASTM F1446-20 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2015 ASTM F1446-15b Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2015 ASTM F1446-15a Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2015 ASTM F1446-15 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2013 ASTM F1446-13 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2012 ASTM F1446-12 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2011 ASTM F1446-11a Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2011 ASTM F1446-11 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2008 ASTM F1446-08 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2006 ASTM F1446-06 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2005 ASTM F1446-05 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2004 ASTM F1446-04 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2003 ASTM F1446-03 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2001 ASTM F1446-01a Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2001 ASTM F1446-01 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 2000 ASTM F1446-00 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 1994 ASTM F1446-94 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
- 1993 ASTM F1446-93 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
