EN ISO 10256:2003

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
  3.1 General
  3.2 Helmet
  3.3 Face protection
4 Types of head and face protectors
5 Requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Special requirements for helmets
  5.3 Special requirements for full-face protectors
  5.4 Special requirements for eye protectors (visors)
6 Test methods
  6.1 Sampling
  6.2 Inspection and determination of mass (for helmet/face
      protector combinations fitting headforms of size E or
      smaller)
  6.3 Conditioning
  6.4 Helmets - Determination of shock-absorbing capacity
  6.5 Determination of retention-system strength and
      effectiveness for helmets
  6.6 Determination of vision quality
  6.7 Determination of penetration characteristics
  6.8 Face protectors - Determination of puck-impact
      resistance
7 Test report
8 Permanent marking
9 Information for users
Annex A (normative) Impact drop test using a free-fall test
                    apparatus with a guided carrier
Annex B (normative) Impact drop test using a guided monorail
                    device
Annex C (informative) Optical-quality test methods
Annex D (normative) Method for measuring peripheral fields of
                    vision and bilateral scotoma
Annex E (informative) Method for measuring peripheral field
                      of vision
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing essential requirements or
                       other provisions of EU Directives

ISO 10256:2003 specifies performance requirements and test methods for head and face protection for use in ice hockey.Perfarmance requirements and test methods, where appropriate, are given for the following: construction; shock absorption; puck-impact resistance; penetration; retention-system properties; field of vision; marking and information.The head and face protection is intended for use by players, goalkeepers and certain functionaries (e.g. referees).