Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A.
Helmet: Shall be approved only if it meets the minimum requirements of the USA
Standard #Z90.1-1966 for Protective Headgear for Vehicular Users with respect
to:
1. Construction
2. Materials
3. Extent of protection (coverage)
4. Labelling
5. Shock absorption (except limited to one
impact at each of four sites)
6.
Penetration
7. Retention
(performance of harnesses)
Also, to be approved by the Department, a helmet shall have a
reflectorized surface, or shall have securely affixed thereto on both the right
and left side a reflectorized material providing not less than 4 square inches
of reflectorized surface on each side of the helmet. If the reflectorized
material is affixed to the helmet, it must be attached with a suitable
permanent, weather-proof and water-resistant adhesive.
Special Labeling
Helmets approved by the Department shall be permanently
labelled on the outer surface of the shell at the lower rear center edge with
letters and numbers at least 1/4 inch; in height giving the manufacturer's name
or trade name and model name or number, and these shall be the same under which
the helmet has been approved by the Department.
B. Goggles: Shall be approved only if they
meet with the minimum requirements of the "Eye Protection" section of the USA
Standard #Z2.1-1959 for Head, Eye and Respiratory Protection, specifically that
portion applicable to the following types of eye protection devices:
Goggles, eye cup (except welders and cutters)
Spectacles, metal or plastic frame
Goggles, flexible fitting
Spectacles, plastic eye shield
The following modifications of the USA Standards shall be
applicable:
(a) Table 3, Selection of
Eye-and Face-Protective Devices, shall not apply.
(b) Language referring to employees shall be
construed as referring to persons operating or riding on a two-wheeled
motorized vehicle.
Goggles approved by the Department shall bear a readily
identifiable mark used by the manufacturer to indicate compliance with the USA
Standards, and the device shall bear a manufacturer's tag at time of sale to
the consumer indicating the brand name and model designation, and these shall
be the same under which the goggles were approved by the Department.
C. Face Shield: Shall
be approved only if:
(a) It meets the
requirements established in the USA Standard Specifications #Z2.1-1959 for
Head, Eye and Respiratory Protection, specifically that portion devoted to
"Face Shields" and prescribing official test procedures for the following
physical qualities (other than where exceptions or modifications are given):
1. Impact resistance, plastic-window face
shield, except that the face shield shall be tested while attached to a helmet
and the harness of the helmet shall take the place of the crown strap
2. Penetration resistance, plastic-window
face shield
3. Visible
transmittance, plastic windows
4.
Flammability, plastic windows
5.
Disinfection
(b) The
edge of the shield is smooth, and if bevelled it must be dull
finished.
(c) The shield is
adequately supported, as a snap-on or flip-up attachment to the
helmet.
(d) The shield covers the
face both front and sides, from the leading edge of the helmet above the eyes
to a point at or below the tip of the nose of the wearer.
(e) The shield is marked permanently and
legibly for manufacturer identification as required by USA Standard #Z2.1-1959
and in addition bears a manufacturer's tag at time of sale to the consumer
indicating brand name and model designation, and these shall be the same under
which the shield was approved by the Department.
D. Windscreen: Shall be approved only if
(a) The visual material meets the provisions
appearing in USA Standard Specifications #Z26.1-1966 for Safety Glazing
Materials for Motor Vehicles Operated on Land Highways as pertaining to
motorcycle use. For rigid plastic material Item #4 of Table 1 shall be used,
and for flexible plastics Item #6 of Table 1 shall be used.
(b) The metal support for the shield shall be
of material that will bend under impact rather than fragment.
(c) Cover material, other than visual
material, shall be beaded at the edges or otherwise suitably trimmed off to
prevent fraying, and if cloth shall be tested for flammability in accordance
with procedures of #5902 of specifications of the ASTM.
(d) Each windscreen approved shall be
labelled at a readily visible location showing the name of manufacturer, trade
name if any and model designation, and these shall be the same name and model
under which the device has been approved.
