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HPE's Helmet Testing Process

The HPE Helmet Testing process consists of the following activities:

1. All helmets are logged into HPE's database and marked accordingly. This is an essential measure which ensures conformance with legal and safety requirements.
2. One helmet is marked, as laid down by the appropriate standard, to indicate the impact area (within which the protection standards must be achieved).
3. Helmets are prepared for non-ambient testing, over a period of several hours.
4. The tests take place as specified on the Test Summary page.
5. All data is captured from the test equipment and collated.
6. A detailed test report is prepared and despatched to the customer electronically and in hardcopy.
7. In the event of a Snell standard pass, the data is submitted to the Snell Memorial Foundation for certification and an untested helmet is despatched for verification.
8. Where requested by the manufacturer, the helmets are packaged up and returned for inspection. Note that return postage is not included within HPE's price.
9. All other helmets will be destroyed. This may take place at any time after seven days have elapsed from the completion of the test.
10. HPE's database is updated to record destruction and/or despatch.

Test samples, other than protective headwear, are recorded and controlled using a similar methodology (taking account of client's individual requirements)