--- title: "Head protection | Knowledge Hub | uvex safety" url: "https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/head-protection/" description: Understand head protection essentials—helmet types, safety standards, and tips for preventing head injuries in hazardous work settings. date: 2025-07-24 modified: 2026-01-06 locale: en_GB --- # Head protection | Knowledge Hub | uvex safety Knowledge hub \| Head protection ================================== [Back to Knowledge hub](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/) [ ![EN 397 and EN 12492](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/KixSBVxhDB_eV5yW5sEr-je2C707qVioY9Y6EexmFww/w:345/h:230/fn:Y3NtXzcyMC1lbi0zOTctZW4tMTI0OTJfYzY1YzE4MTA3ZQ:t/cb:e642d5cd74389faab7bb3796529a03933d57d095/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvaGVsbWV0cy83MjAtZW4tMzk3LWVuLTEyNDkyLmpwZz8xNzczMTYyOTMw "EN 397 and EN 12492") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/en-397-and-en-12492-simple-guide/) ### EN 397 and EN 12492: A simple guide This guide explains the differences between EN 397 and EN 12492 helmet standards, their applications, and updates in the latest EN 397:2025 revision [ Read on ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/en-397-and-en-12492-simple-guide/) [ ![How to choose the right safety helmet size](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/v_uINIUmvtvPl5iv9aQemMzOR3ZjQ3CyZflGi0SH8y0/w:345/h:230/fn:Y3NtXzcyMC1oZWxtZXQtc2l6ZV9mNGQyNTNkNTBk:t/cb:96ad32327e6ad9b6649c1370976f3fb1b4f40355/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvaGVsbWV0cy83MjAtaGVsbWV0LXNpemUuanBnPzE3NzEyMzgyNTk "How to choose the right safety helmet size") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/selecting-the-right-safety-helmet-size/) ### Finding the right safety helmet size In this guide, we break down how to measure your head, how to adjust your helmet for the perfect fit, and why helmet sizing matters more than you may think [ Read on ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/selecting-the-right-safety-helmet-size/) [ ![Safety helmet expiry dates](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/jyH26gPspynRCbF4o_UtkA-uDZwqfezT_Ol4IfZvo88/w:345/h:230/fn:Y3NtXzcyMC1oZWxtZXQtZXhwaXJ5LWRhdGVzXzJiMWI0MTZhMjE:t/cb:e5d8d02edbfaa4f3a4407d79cbfa1e7a2e83fe8d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvaGVsbWV0cy83MjAtaGVsbWV0LWV4cGlyeS1kYXRlcy5qcGc_MTc2MzAzMjkwNg "Safety helmet expiry dates") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/safety-helmet-expiry-dates-what-do-they-mean/) ### Safety helmet expiry dates: why helmet lifespan matters Learn when to replace your safety helmet, how to check expiry dates, and why helmet lifespan matters for workplace safety. uvex UK explains everything you need to know. [ Read on ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/safety-helmet-expiry-dates-what-do-they-mean/) --- ### Downloads [ ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/_processed_/5/e/csm_care-maintenance-uvex-head-protection_2099a4391a.png) How to care for head protection ](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/www.uvex-safety.co.uk/Media/knowledge/care-maintenance-uvex-head-protection.pdf?1620904240 "How to care for head protection") [ ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/_processed_/6/4/csm_uvex-visor-instructions_9f239c6972.png) uvex visor instructions ](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/www.uvex-safety.co.uk/Media/catalogues_and_brochures/uvex-visor-instructions.pdf?1774866685 "uvex visor instructions") ### Product guides [ ![Get help choosing the right PPE](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/j-d8pykS_7RrllZYzgGX27X7ZR7jhiliuLB2y7cBt2M/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2tub3dsZWRnZS1wcm9kdWN0LWFwcF9iOWVlZmE5NDlh:t/cb:d9dd424b67c5708339e292ef7bba5d33b0c74e8d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2tub3dsZWRnZS9rbm93bGVkZ2UtcHJvZHVjdC1hcHAuanBnPzE1OTA0ODQ2NTI "Get help choosing the right PPE") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge/how-to-clean-and-store-head-protection/) How to clean and store head protection ---------------------------------------- It's essential to look after your head protection and check it's still suitable to perform [Cleaning and storing head protection](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge/how-to-clean-and-store-head-protection/) --- Videos -------- ![uvex x Mips](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/yAQLyCxWzLC__AFIRjfYZ1IgnbxvKCEqhBPk1riFUhg/w:345/h:194/fn:Y3NtXzIyNS1taXBzLXRlY2hub2xvZ3lfYjljMDA3NmE0Yg:t/cb:9cf01fd8df838cd6fd6f7623e10a5f4d41dac3eb/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL1ZpZGVvcy8yMjUtbWlwcy10ZWNobm9sb2d5LmpwZz8xNzYzMDQ5ODM0 "uvex x Mips") uvex x Mips: How the protection system reduces rotational forces ![x-showcase: uvex pheos faceguard ](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/nlfglafeoIYMlSGrc0t_Vygq-eo5MlUYjep4PYZ9C18/w:345/h:194/fn:Y3NtXzIyNS1waGVvcy1mYWNlZ3VhcmRfMWQwMDZhZGY4OQ:t/cb:366c0a2b3da689dfd9884c6142fb0085cc3f250b/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL1ZpZGVvcy8yMjUtcGhlb3MtZmFjZWd1YXJkLmpwZz8xNzYzMDQ5ODM0 "x-showcase: uvex pheos faceguard ") x-showcase: uvex pheos faceguard --- ### High-performing products [ ![Proper fit](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/G6SwfzqN7IfI8OYi78IcuGaqrfo5AupEQ55h2Fm621o/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtXzM1MC1oZWxtZXRzLTEzXzE3MjM3NDU5NGE:t/cb:84dc5331af886949e52421a4b5a2d63c95ef270e/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3dlYXJhYmlsaXR5LzM1MC1oZWxtZXRzLTEzLmpwZz8xNjc4MTEzMzUx "Proper fit") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge-hub/selecting-the-right-safety-helmet-size/) Find the right safety helmet size ----------------------------------- It's important to find the right safety helmet size by measuring your head circumference. The individual sizes of our uvex safety helmets offer several centimetres of wiggle room, so you can adjust the helmet exactly to your head circumference using an adjuster. [ ![Innovative climate management](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/FC5VCS-7RYWNzDRQbeFBaxzh7fPGxJSdYI7TPgjrP9g/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtXzM1MC1oZWxtZXRzLTJfY2E3MjRiMmQyNg:t/cb:577fc91a74fe2aef83265fc388a311908fb4d04c/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3dlYXJhYmlsaXR5LzM1MC1oZWxtZXRzLTIuanBnPzE2NzgwOTg0OTg "Innovative climate management") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/product-assistants/uvex-climazone-innovative-climate-management/#c276413) Climate control technology ---------------------------- The climate inside a safety helmet can have a big impact on wearer comfort and compliance. The adjustable uvex climazone ventilation system has been designed to move the way you do with front and back vents that allows air in to cool the head and warm air to escape at the rear. The vents can easily be opened to increase airflow through the helmet and closed to help combat the elements. [ ![Get help choosing the right PPE](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/j-d8pykS_7RrllZYzgGX27X7ZR7jhiliuLB2y7cBt2M/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2tub3dsZWRnZS1wcm9kdWN0LWFwcF9iOWVlZmE5NDlh:t/cb:d9dd424b67c5708339e292ef7bba5d33b0c74e8d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2tub3dsZWRnZS9rbm93bGVkZ2UtcHJvZHVjdC1hcHAuanBnPzE1OTA0ODQ2NTI "Get help choosing the right PPE") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge/how-to-clean-and-store-head-protection/) How to clean and store head protection ---------------------------------------- It's essential to look after your head protection and check it's still suitable to perform [Cleaning and storing head protection](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge/how-to-clean-and-store-head-protection/) --- ### More information [ ![WEARABILITY](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/DTf4IX5gFud2jUmRqY_dbD_w8MjJLRw3SRkfMDpVRhE/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS13ZWFyYWJpbGl0eV8xOTE0ZGExMjgy:t/cb:feb2bd1dccfb57aea974d224472076eaa481f825/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvMjU1LXdlYXJhYmlsaXR5LmpwZz8xNzUzNjk3MzQw "WEARABILITY") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/wearability-the-key-to-head-protection-compliance/) WEARABILITY ------------- [ ![Videos](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/vC0nEOMaR840Et7C-ehDU32b9yvhJCex3jroH38Pb90/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS12aWRlb3NfZmUzMmM3NzRmYg:t/cb:ba80e76d4487172545caea96679f73a619179435/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvMjU1LXZpZGVvcy5qcGc_MTc1MzY5NzM0MA "Videos") ](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4dAl3yl2bXXkwXx8EWu-1jMmwICoxsbA&si=KZjAXDuauQzAh0L8) Videos -------- [ ![Sustainability](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/r6hgYAEN5-NPZj5DiTTGRvQ5Im7KD6tK8KaomGMQcsg/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1zdXN0YWluYWJpbGl0eV8xNzEwZjc2MWYw:t/cb:4f35c53b463fff6ce944b0d03bb89785c60b46de/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvMjU1LXN1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LmpwZz8xNzUzNjk3MzM5 "Sustainability") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/sustainability-at-uvex/) Sustainability ---------------- [ ![Case studies](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/mwW1yF4eZrbw5c8WN7FLq-4d7yTciBz-N6vWBy8awTQ/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1jYXNlLXN0dWR5X2RiYWVjMDUxNTI:t/cb:923b467ac0cf183752a6854d694c429ceb5a79b4/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2Jsb2cvMjU1LWNhc2Utc3R1ZHkuanBnPzE3NTM3MTc3NjU "Case studies") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/media/case-studies/) Case studies --------------