EN 397 Safety Helmets & Bump Caps

Safety helmets and bump caps

Head protection is mandatory wherever there is a risk of objects falling from above or of striking fixed obstacles. In this section you will find 44 items including helmets, bump caps and accessories, with the EN standards shown on every product page and a filter by standard in the product list.

Helmet or bump cap: the difference

An EN 397 helmet protects against falling objects and is the choice for construction sites, industry and warehouses with high-level racking. An EN 812 bump cap only protects against knocks on fixed obstacles, such as pipework, low beams or engine bays, and must never be used where objects may fall. Explore EN 397 safety helmets and EN 812 bump caps.

Standards and requirements to check

EN 397: industrial safety helmets; optional requirements such as very low temperature, 440 V AC electrical insulation, lateral deformation and molten metal are shown in the marking and on the product page.
EN 50365: electrically insulating helmets for work on low-voltage installations, up to 1000 V AC.
EN 12492: mountaineering helmets, with a chin strap that retains the helmet even during a fall, chosen for work at height and rope access.
EN 166, EN ISO 16321 and EN 1731: visors for face protection, including mesh; EN 170 and EN 172 indicate UV and sun filters.

Accessories and combined protection

The Helmet accessories include visors, 4-point chin straps, winter liners, sweatbands and badge holders. EN 352-3 helmet-mounted ear defenders only provide the declared attenuation on the helmets listed in the user information. To work hands-free you can add LED helmet lights.

By sector and use

In construction, EN 397 helmets with wheel ratchet adjustment are used, quick to adjust even with gloves on; electrical installations require unvented EN 50365 insulating models; scaffolding, towers and rope work call for EN 12492 helmets; forestry uses the kit with mesh visor and ear defenders. In logistics and workshops, where the only risk is knocks, a bump cap is lighter.

Maintenance and ordering

Replace the helmet after a significant impact or at the end of the service life stated by the manufacturer, and avoid unauthorised paints and solvents. Each product page shows availability by colour and next arrival date; items in Milan are dispatched within 24/48 working hours.

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What is the difference between an EN 397 helmet and an EN 812 bump cap?

An EN 397 helmet protects against falling objects; an EN 812 bump cap only against knocks on fixed obstacles. Where objects may fall, a helmet is always required.

When do I need an EN 12492 helmet for work at height?

When there is a risk of the worker falling, for example on scaffolding, towers or in rope access: the EN 12492 chin strap retains the helmet even during the fall.

Does an EN 50365 helmet protect against any voltage?

No, it is insulating for work on low-voltage installations, up to 1000 V AC, and must be used together with the other measures set out in electrical work procedures.

How often should a site safety helmet be replaced?

At the end of the service life stated by the manufacturer and immediately after a significant impact, even if no damage is visible. Cracks, deformation or a faded shell are signs it needs replacing.

Can I fit ear defenders to any helmet?

EN 352-3 ear defenders only provide the declared attenuation on the helmets listed in their user information: check compatibility before buying.

Can I order helmets in different colours to distinguish roles?

Yes, availability is shown for each colour on the product page and the order is dispatched complete, with no partial deliveries.