DIN EN ISO 10256-1:2015-08

This International Standard specifies general requirements for head, face, neck, and body protectors (hereafter referred to as protectors) for use in ice hockey. NOTE 1 The requirements of a clause take precedent over a figure. NOTE 2 The intent is to reduce the risk of injury to an ice hockey player without compromising the form or appeal of the game. These standards presume that the rules of play for ice hockey will be followed by players and enforced by officials. NOTE 3 Ice hockey is a high speed, collision sport in which there is a risk of injury. By playing this sport, participants accept the risk of serious injury, paralysis and or death. This International Standard is intended only for protectors used for ice hockey. The object of this standard is to specify general requirements and to serve as the basis for particular standards for ice hockey, taking into account the risks inherent in participating in the sport, many of which cannot be eliminated by equipment. Requirements are given for the following a) terms and definitions; b) innocuousness; c) ergonomics; d) test report; e) permanent markings; and f) information for users. In the ISO 10256 series, collateral standards specify performance requirements for protectors for use in ice hockey. Applicable collateral standards become normative at the date of their publication and shall apply together with this standard.