The Portwest PS55 ventilated safety helmet is the ideal head protection for professionals working in construction and industry. This model effectively protects the wearer from falling objects in the workplace. Thanks to the strategically placed ventilation openings in the strong ABS shell, your head stays cool during physically demanding work, making this helmet extremely suitable for prolonged daily use in varying temperatures.
For which work environments is this ventilated Portwest safety helmet suitable?
This certified head protection is specifically designed for the construction sector, logistics services, and heavy industrial environments where the risk of falling objects is real.
Thanks to the built-in ventilation openings, the helmet performs optimally in warm work environments or during intensive physical labor outdoors. Furthermore, the helmet shell has been tested for lateral deformation and is resistant to extreme temperatures from minus thirty to plus fifty degrees Celsius, ensuring you can always rely on reliable protection in diverse climates.
What do the EN 397 and LD standards on this Portwest PS55 helmet mean?
The EN 397 standard indicates that this helmet meets European safety requirements for industrial safety helmets, guaranteeing protection against falling objects.
The additional LD designation stands for Lateral Deformation, meaning the helmet has been tested for lateral rigidity and offers resistance to side pressure. In addition, this model meets the American ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C standard, which confirms that the helmet offers protection against impact to the top of the head in general industrial use.
The comfortable 6-point textile harness is easily adjustable in size via a convenient ratchet system. The helmet comes with a stable Y-style 4-point chin strap.
Features:
- Helmet shell with ventilation openings for air circulation, cooling the wearer's head
- 6-point textile harness for increased comfort and safety
- Adjustable headband size via ratchet system
- Y-style 4-point chin strap
- Compatible with PS58 helmet visor holder
- Fits PW47 and PS47 ear defenders
- Compatible with HV extreme ear protection
- Available in multiple colors
- Lifespan up to 7 years from the production date (provided it is undamaged)
- Lateral deformation
- CE certified
- New Colors
Standards: EN 397 (-30°C/+50°C, LD), ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 TYPE I (Class C), AS/NZS 1801
