What is the EN 812 2012 standard?

The EN 812 Standard specifies the performance requirements for bump caps for industry . Bump caps for industry are intended to protect the user against the effects of head impact against a hard and stationary object, the severity of which is such as to cause a cut or other superficial injuries.

What is the function of protective cap?

Protective Products Caps, plugs and plug caps to seal or protect your product against thread damage, scratches, dirt or other contaminants during assembly and shipping .

Are bump caps worth it?

The type of head protection you need depends on your workplace and working environment. If there is a risk of high-impact, you need to wear hard hats. You should only use bump caps to protect you from minor head bumps and cuts . It is important you do not skimp on head protection.

How long do bump caps last?

Under normal circ*mstances the bump cap should offer adequate protection for 2 to 3 years (after first use) or 5 years according to the manufacturing date . The bump cap should be cleaned / disinfected by wiping with a cloth moistened with a weak mild detergent solution, the cap should then be allowed to air dry.

What is the EN 397 2012 A1 2012 standard?

EN 397:2012+A1:2012 specifies the requirements and testing methods for industrial safety helmets . The standard sets out the minimum requirements for impact resistance, penetration resistance, and shock absorption for safety helmets used in a variety of industrial settings.

What is the difference between en812 and en397?

EN 397 - Helmets for general use in industry to provide protection to the wearer against falling objects and consequential brain injury and/or skull fracture. EN 812 - Bump Caps provide protection to the wearer against the effects of striking head/scalp against hard or sharp stationary objects.

What are the standards for hard hats?

Your hard hats must meet with one of the three classes: CLASS G: These are general hard hats rated for 2,200 volts. CLASS E: These are electrical hard hats rated for 20,000 volts. CLASS C: These are conductive hard hats, and they do not offer electrical protection at all.

What is the difference between a bump helmet and a hard hat?

Bump caps protect against small impacts that a worker may incur when bumping into or knocking against a stationary object, while hard hats offer additional protection against falling or moving objects.

EN 812: 2012 standard protective caps

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EN 812 protective caps

The EN 812: 2012 protective caps are designed toprotect the head workers at their workplace. A non-protection with PPE generally causes mostly head trauma. Our goal is to avoid this type of accident in the workplace.

Standardized EN 812 and
European certification (CE).

Secure bump capsfor optimal protection (side, front and rear).

Lightweight so as not to feel any pressure on the skull.

Anti-shock thanks to its
ABS shell.

Side ventilation
for a feeling of freshness.

Standard EN 812: 2012

EN 812 protective caps arecertified by the European standard EN 812: 2012 . All Surflex bump caps are subject to security testing and have successfully passed them. Find our compliance documents regarding Surflex products.

The EN 812 Surflex protective caps are made up of two parts:

The textile part : Created either from polyester or from polyester / cotton, our caps are designed in France. The design of our cap models is designed to meet the needs of our customers.
The security part : the protective ABS shell ( Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) which is a thermoplastic polymer with the characteristic of being impact resistant.

This ABS shell easy to recycle and show a impact resistance up to -40 ° C.

In order to make the wearing of the anti-bump cap More comfortable , we have integrated an EVA foam ( Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) to improve well-being while further protecting the head.

comfort and safety

The Surflex bump cap is designed and optimized by the Surflex team in order to guarantee the user protection. It is studied in order to create a subtle blend of comfort and aesthetics while maintaining maximum security.

Indeed, the ABS protective shell is rigid on the top, on the back and on the sides of the head to prevent any type of shock that may occur in the workplace.
All this is possible thanks to quality materials tested and approved by our customers .
A cap for all types of activity sectors, which meets every need and which adapts to the wearer’s working conditions.

Working with Surflex is the guarantee of quality service.
We have a stock available in France which allows us to be more responsive and offers the possibility of rapid delivery to our customers nationally and internationally.

PERSONALIZATION

We offer a personalization service protective caps by adding a logo on our available stocks. To find out more, visit our space dedicated to customization or contact us .

In the event that you wish to carry out a special production on caps, hats, chapkas … you have the possibility to choose your color code, your materials, the shape of the cap. Contact us .

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Trades and uses

AERONAUTICS

In the aeronautical professions and aviation, PPE is found in various positions such as: fuel supply, hold baggage management, baggage delivery, engine and machine repairs, work at height and in small spaces confined. It is important to protect your head from dangers.

NAVAL

Become compulsory in shipyard , the protective equipment is present to secure. If a technician or other worker refuses to wear PPE, he is liable to a refusal from the site to let him work.

RAILWAY

To work whether on railway tracks, machines or trains themselves, employers have an obligation provide their employees with protection to avoid any risk of an incident.

LOGISTICS

A head protection with head PPE EN 812 standards is necessary for certain missions such as the handling of loading of trucks and containers as well as the palletizing and stacking of pallets at height in logistics warehouses.

INDUSTRY

Most of industrial trades require the wearing of protective caps. Operators, technicians, the maintenance department, consultants and production managers must be protected against the risk of injury related to their jobs.

BUILDING

In difficult building trades, dangers are everywhere. It is necessary to differentiate between the activities requiring the wearing of the compulsory hard hat ( EN 397 standard ) and wearing a bump cap (Standard EN 812). Some examples of missions for which the safety cap is essential: stationary sites, architecture, carpentry, masonry, garden center, painting, etc.

AUTOMOTIVE

auto body mechanic, mechanics, welders, technicians, mechanics, are trades for which PPE are essential in order to mitigate the risks of injuries, cuts, lacerations and falls. Surflex offers you certified protective caps that meet your expectations and your industry.

ELECTRICITY

Our safety caps do not contain any metallic substance. This is why Surflex bump caps are ideal for ensuring protection against bumps and scratches due to tight spaces. Our lighting systems are highly recommended and appreciated by our customers in the electrical field. This head protection can avoid major injuries .