Description
Portwest PS54 is an ABS shell hard hat with a 6-point textile suspension and ratchet size adjustment. Portwest states it meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, EN 397 and EN 50365 Type B Class 0. Colour White. Sold individually. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Portwest PS54 specifications
| Item | Portwest data |
|---|---|
| Part number | PS54WHR |
| Portwest style | PS54 |
| Portwest collection | Head Protection |
| Portwest range | Head Protection |
| Portwest name | Endurance Plus Hard Hat |
| Product type | Hard Hats |
| ANSI Type | Type I |
| Electrical Class | Class E |
| Brim Style | Cap Style |
| Suspension | 6-Point Textile |
| Size Adjustment | Ratchet |
| Vent Style | Non-Vented |
| Shell Material | ABS |
| Service life (Portwest) | Up to 7 years from the manufacturing date, as long as undamaged |
| Compatible Portwest items | PW47 clip-on ear muff Compatible with PS58 hard hat visor holder Up to 7 years lifetime from manufacturing date (as long as undamaged) Available in multiple colorways Retail bag which aids presentation for retail sales |
| Materials | ABS |
| Colors | White |
| Carton quantity | 20 per carton |
| HTS commodity code (Portwest data sheet) | 6506101000 |
| Test house (Portwest data sheet) | SATRA Technology Europe Ltd (Notified Body No.: NB: 2777), certificate 2777/25779-05/E00-00 |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PS54/WHR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PS54; Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by Portwest |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 industrial head protection | ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition. |
| EN 397 industrial safety helmets | EN 397 +50°C/-30°C, LD, 440VAC, as Portwest states it (+50°C to -30°C = impact and penetration tested after conditioning across that temperature range; LD = lateral deformation resistance; 440 V AC = electrical insulation). |
| EN 50365 electrically insulating helmets | EN 50365 Type B Class 0, as Portwest states it (insulating helmets for work on low-voltage installations up to 1,000 V AC / 1,500 V DC; Class 0). |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PS54/WHR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PS54; Portwest US declaration of conformity PS54. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Class E hard hat suitable for electrical applications
- 6 point textile harness
- Wheel ratchet size adjustment for easy fitting
- Chin strap included
- Compatible with PW47 clip-on ear muff
- Compatible with PS58 hard hat visor holder
- Up to 7 years lifetime from manufacturing date (as long as undamaged)
- Available in multiple colorways
Source: Portwest feature list for style PS54 on its product page, fetched Nov 7 2026.
Portwest PS54 family
| Part number | Color | Size | EAN-13 | Weight (Portwest data sheet) | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS54WHR | White | 5036108258949 | 0.99 lb | this page |
Source: Portwest US data sheet carton tables for style PS54 (item numbers, colours, EAN-13, weights); Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file. Each style links to its own page.
Portwest PS54 questions
What is a class E helmet? Class E (electrical) is the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 class proof-tested at 20,000 volts. The Portwest PS54 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
What are two types of hard hats? ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I (top impact only) and Type II (top and lateral impact). The Portwest PS54 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
What are classes of hard hats? ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 electrical classes: G (general, 2,200 V proof test), E (electrical, 20,000 V) and C (conductive, no electrical rating). The Portwest PS54 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
How do I know if my hard hat is out of date? For the Portwest PS54: Portwest states up to 7 years from the manufacturing date as long as the shell is undamaged; inspect it before each use and replace it after any impact.
How is the Portwest PS54 sold? Individually. Portwest packs 20 to a carton.
What is the Portwest PS54 made of? ABS, as Portwest lists it.
Guides: Type I vs Type II · Class G, E and C · safety helmet vs hard hat · full brim vs cap style · hard hat materials · do hard hats expire · every hard hat, helmet and bump cap by type and class.
Manufacturer item number: PS54. Documents: Portwest US data sheet PS54 (PDF); Portwest US declaration of conformity PS54 (PDF); Portwest user instruction sheet 129USP (PDF).
Endurance Plus hard hat with unvented ABS shell features a 6-point textile suspension harness with wheel ratchet size adjustment and is sold with a 4-point chin strap included.
Source: Portwest product description for style PS54, portwest.com, fetched Nov 7 2026.
- Endurance
- Plus hard hat with unvented ABS shell features a 6-point textile suspension harness with wheel ratchet size adjustment and is sold with a 4-point chin strap included
