ASTM_F_1045_-_15.pdf

Designation:F104515An American National StandardStandard Performance Specification forIce Hockey Helmets1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1045;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONIce hockey is a contact sport with intrinsic hazards.The use of protective equipment will noteliminate all injuries but should substantially reduce the severity and frequency of injury.Participationin the sport of ice hockey by a player implies acceptance of some risk of injury.The goal is tominimize this risk.This performance specification for head protective equipment has been prepared after considerationof head protection relative to the following principle risks:high-mass,low-velocity impact(variousplaying situations),and fit.This performance specification may be modified as other risks areidentified.Performance requirements were determined after consideration of state-of-the-art of helmet designand manufacture and the demands of the sport.1.Scope1.1 This performance specification2covers performancerequirements for ice hockey helmets.1.2 The intent of this performance specification is to reducethe risk of injury to the head without compromising the formand appeal of the game.1.3 This performance specification covers:(1)performancetests for shock absorption properties of the complete helmetand strength and elongation of the chin strap and its attach-ment;and(2)requirements for area of coverage and penetra-tion.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion,Section 12,of this performance specifi-cation:This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3F513 Specification for Eye and Face Protective Equipmentfor Hockey Players2.2 CEN Standard:4EN 960:2006 Headforms for use in the testing of protectivehelmets3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1retention system:3.1.1.1 chin strapthe chin strap,including a cup thatcovers the chin(see Fig.1),is affixed to both sides of thehelmet and secures the helmet to the head when a Type I orType II full face protector is not worn with the helmet.3.1.1.2 neck strapthe neck strap that secures the helmet tothe head is affixed on both sides of the helmet and passes underthe lower jaw in close proximity to the jaw and the neck.Where the helmet is worn with a Type I or Type II full faceprotector,the neck strap serves as the attachment of the helmetto the head.NOTE1For a description of the Type I or Type II face protector,seethe Types of Protectors Section in Safety Specification F513.1This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM CommitteeF08 on Sports Equipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilitiesand is the directresponsibility of Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice Hockey.Current edition approved April 1,2015.Published June 2015.Originallyapproved in 1988.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1045 07(2013).DOI:10.1520/F1045-15.2This performance specification is subject to revision as indicated by subsequentinjury statistics and subject to review at least every five years.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available from European Committee for Standardization(CEN),AvenueMarnix 17,B-1000,Brussels,Belgium,http:/www.cen.eu.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.2 crowna point in the median plane that is equal chordlengths from the anterior and posterior intersections of themedian and reference planes.3.1.3 drop heightthe vertical distance between the lowestpoint(impact point)of the elevated helmet and the apex of theimpact surface.3.1.4 gthe dimensionless ratio of the acceleration of theheadform during impact to the acceleration due to gravity.3.1.4.1 gmaxthe maximum value of g encountered duringimpact.3.1.5 helmetthe complete product,including the shell,liner,chin strap,including the cup or neck strap,and associatedattachment hardware,assembled with components supplied bythe manufacturer.The helmet is intended to protect thewearers head while participating in ice hockey.3.1.6 helmet position index(HPI)the vertical distancefrom the brow of the helmet to the basic plane,when thehelmet is placed o