The Portwest wide-brim safety helmet, model PS52, is the ideal head protection for professionals working daily in challenging conditions. This helmet effectively protects your head against falling objects and various weather conditions during your work. Thanks to its functional design, this model is extremely suitable for construction sites, industrial environments, and outdoor projects where reliable safety and comfort are a requirement.
For which work environments is this wide-brim safety helmet most suitable?
This head protection is specifically designed for both indoor and outdoor work where there is a risk of falling debris or exposure to the elements. The wide brim around the entire profile offers extra shelter against bright sun, rain, dirt, and non-toxic liquid splashes.
This makes the model ideally suited for the construction sector, civil engineering, and industrial sites. The helmet is tested for use at temperatures between -10°C and +50°C, ensuring reliable performance under changing weather conditions.
What do the EN 397 and ANSI Class E standards mean for this wide-brim safety helmet?
The EN 397 standard guarantees that this helmet effectively protects against falling objects and absorbs their impact, tested under various temperature conditions. The American ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E certification indicates that the helmet also provides protection against electrical voltage.
Class E means the helmet has been tested for resistance to high voltage up to 20,000 volts. This makes the helmet extra safe for electricians and technicians working near electrical installations.
The four-point plastic harness is easy to clean, and the soft foam sweatband increases wearing comfort. The headband is quickly adjustable via a convenient ratchet system.
Features:
- Helmet with brim all around: the wide profile provides extra protection against sun, rain, dirt, light, and non-toxic splashes
- 4-point harness with plastic suspension for comfort, safety, and easy cleaning
- Adjustable headband via ratchet system
- Includes soft foam sweatband
- Lifespan of up to 7 years from the date of manufacture (provided it is undamaged)
- CE certified
Standards: EN 397 (-10°C/+50°C), ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 TYPE I (Class E)
