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that their employees wear
Types of Hard Hats head protection if any of
the following apply:
Hard hats are divided into three industrial classes:
• Objects might fall from above and
• Class A hard hats provide impact and strike them on the head;
penetration resistance along with limited
voltage protection (up to 2,200 volts). • They might bump their heads against fixed
objects, such as exposed pipes or beams; or
• Class B hard hats provide the highest level
of protection against electrical hazards, • There is a possibility of accidental head
with high-voltage shock and burn protection contact with electrical hazards.
(up to 20,000 volts). They also provide protection
from impact and penetration hazards by In general, protective helmets
flying/falling objects. or hard hats should do the following:
• Class C hard hats provide lightweight • Resist penetration by objects.
comfort and impact protection but offer • Absorb the shock of a blow.
no protection from electrical hazards. • Be water-resistant and slow burning.
• Have clear instructions explaining
Another class of protective headgear on the
market is called a “bump hat,” designed for proper adjustment and replacement of
use in areas with low head clearance. They are the suspension and headband.
recommended for areas where protection is
needed from head bumps and lacerations. These Face Protection
are not designed to protect against falling or
flying objects and are not ANSI approved. It is Faceshields are intended to protect the entire
essential to check the type of hard hat employees face or portions of it from impact hazards such
are using to ensure that the equipment provides as flying fragments, objects, large chips, and
appropriate protection. Each hat should bear a particles. When worn alone, faceshields do not
label inside the shell that lists the manufacturer, protect employees from impact hazards. Use face
the ANSI designation and the class of the hat. shields in combination with safety spectacles or
goggles, even in the absence of dust or potential
Always replace a hard hat if it sustains an impact, even splashes, for additional protection beyond
if damage is not noticeable. Suspension systems are that offered by spectacles or goggles alone.
offered as replacement parts and should be replaced
when damaged or when excessive wear is noticed. It is not Faceshield windows are made with different
necessary to replace the entire hard hat when deterioration transparent materials and in varying degrees or
or tears of the suspension systems are noticed. levels of thickness. These levels should correspond
with specific tasks. Window and headgear devices
For complete details go to www.osha.gov. are available in various combinations to enable
the worker to select the appropriate equipment.
♦ Non-stock item. Minimum quantity may apply.
Faceshield windows extend from the brow to below
the chin and across the entire width of the face.
Windows are available in both removable
or lift-front designs:
• Removable windows allow the replacement of damaged windows
• Lift-front windows may be raised, as needed,
or left in the lowered position
Plastic windows:
• Protect against light impact
• May include a glass insert
• Are available clear or filtered
Wire-screen windows:
• May include a plastic/glass insert
• Protect against some moderate impact
• Are not recommended for use involving
chemical or liquid hazards
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