Australian standard
AS/NZS 1801: occupational protective helmets
Standards Australia publishes AS/NZS 1801 covering occupational protective helmets. Hard hat listings cite it with a type marking, and Type 1 is the marking that appears most often on the listings behind these guides.
What is AS/NZS 1801?
AS/NZS 1801 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for occupational protective helmets, published by Standards Australia. Hard hat listings name it together with a type marking, and Type 1 is the marking that appears on almost every helmet listing behind the guides on this hub.
AS/NZS 1801 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for occupational protective helmets, meaning hard hats worn at work. It is the designation behind the Type marking on a helmet listing.
Which products does it apply to?
2 guides on this hub cite AS/NZS 1801, across ppe and protective equipment, workwear, head protection, work headwear.
| Marking on the listing | What it indicates | How it appears in these guides |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | The common marking here | Stated on the majority of hard hat listings in this corpus |
| Type 2 | Rarely stated in this corpus | Named on a single listing here |
Guides that cite AS/NZS 1801
Frequently asked questions
When should a hard hat be replaced?
Replace a helmet after any impact, when the shell is cracked, chalky, faded or deformed, when the harness is damaged, and at the interval the manufacturer states. Sunlight degrades the shell over time, which is why manufacturers set a service life rather than leaving it to appearance.
Can you put stickers on a hard hat?
Manufacturers set the rules for their own helmet, and some restrict stickers, paint and solvents because they can hide damage or attack the shell material. Follow the instructions supplied with the specific helmet rather than a general rule.
Do helmet accessories need to match the helmet?
Yes. Earmuffs, visors, chin straps and liners are certified with the helmet they are designed for, so a mismatched combination is not a certified system. Listings in these guides state which accessories the manufacturer intends for the helmet.
What this page is not
This page explains how AS/NZS 1801 is used in product listings. It is not the standard, and it does not reproduce its text. Compliance decisions should reference the published standard and your own workplace risk assessment.
- Standards Australia, AS/NZS 1801
- The product listings on donerightsafety.com.au that name this designation