A Field Test for Your Hard Hat The following is a simple field test that can be performed by an employee or supervisor to determine possible degradation of polyethylene shells: Compress the shell ...

OSHA has very specific guidelines to protect workers from head injuries. Because of how often head protection is required, workers should take extra precautions to ensure their hard hat is taken care ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 19, 2014 — When protective equipment is competing for space on the same face and head, workers may be tempted to remove or improperly use one component or the other. The ...

A WaveCel hard hat costs $189, several times the price of a standard helmet. And it's not clear whether any sort of anti-spin technology will become standard on job sites. Dr.

Suspension Inspection The hard hat suspension is just as important to worker safety as the shell. The suspension actually helps to absorb the shock of a blow, so it must be in good condition at ...