R 408.13321
R 408.13321 Rigid helmet bodies.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.13321
Rule 3321. A helmet body of a rigid helmet shall be of such size and shape as to
protect the face, forehead, ears, and neck to a vertical line back of the ears. It shall have 1
or more openings in the front for filter plates or filter lenses. The helmet body shall be
attached to the headgear so that it will not come in contact with any part of the head and
so that it can be lifted up from in front of the face and hold its position in front of the
head. The helmet body shall be made of vulcanized fiber, reinforced plastic, or other
suitable material which shall be thermally insulating, noncombustible or slow-burning,
opaque to visible, ultraviolet, and infrared radiations, and capable of withstanding
sanitizing. The inside of the helmet body shall have a low-light reflecting finish. Rivets or
other metal parts, if terminating on the inside surface, shall be adequately separated from
the wearer's head.