This standard covers safety requirements for industrial protective helmets for electrical workers. It covers specifications for these helmets to help protect against impact and penetration from falling or flying objects, and from high-voltage electric shock and burn. Among other things, it requires that headbands be made of comfortable material and that the helmet be accompanied by suspension adjustment instructions.
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
| IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
|---|---|---|
| 1ANSI Z89.2 was withdrawn in 1971 and incorporated into ANSI Z89.1. | ||
| 29 CFR 1910.268(i)(1) | Employers must ensure head protection meets the requirements of ANSI Z89.2-1971, “Safety Requirements for Industrial Protective Helmets for Electrical Workers, Class B.” | ANSI Z89.2-1971 Safety Requirements for Industrial Protective Helmets for Electrical Workers.1 |
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