According to the BSIF, the outer shell of the helmets can be split in half simply by using pressure from the hands (see photo). They are easily identifiable from the marks ‘Burly’ and ‘MkII’ under the peak (see photo).
Oxford-based JSP, which has manufactured its MKII helmet for more than 35 years, said all its helmets not only comply with but exceed relevant international performance standards.
The company’s director of technical support, Matthew Judson, advised users how to spot a fake helmet: “They should make sure JSP’s name is branded into the helmet, and ensure that the user information leaflet is original – not a photocopy that is not square on the page – correctly spelled, in multiple languages, and with the manufacturer’s contact details listed.
“They should examine the helmet closely for consistency of colour, clarity and legibility of markings and make sure it is durable.
“If you suspect a helmet is fake, give us a call and we will send someone out to have a look at it, or take it back to the place you bought it from,” he concluded.
The BSIF says counterfeit personal protective equipment is on the increase, with well-established brands and designs being targeted. To help combat the problem it has introduced the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme (RSSS). The scheme ensures that all PPE is tested to the known performance requirement as stipulated by CE standards and that sources of products are recognised and reputable.
I thought the “China Export” thing had been exposed as a myth a long time ago?
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So, who is importing/selling these dangerous fakes? It can’t be beyond the powers that be to find out and prosecute them.
Looking at the detailed photograph, another identifier of the fake safety helmet is the use of the ‘CE’ mark (China Export) as opposed to the ‘C E’ mark (Certification European) which is the true quality mark.
This was brought out by Mr Kevin Stanley Tech IOSH in a previous edition of SHP.
I hope KBS has read the article and no sub standard helmet are found in our country. Alas! what about the ones now found on river and kirinyaga roads, Nairobi, Kenya