Hard hats - Articles

J. J. Keller and ISEA release results of collaborative study on head protection practices, challenges

October 16, 2024

Research reveals there is actually significant confusion and over-simplification in the differences (and similarities) between hardhats and helmets.

OSHA switches from traditional hard hats to safety helmets

Agency says they offer better protection from head injuries

ISHN Staff

December 12, 2023

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work.

How to choose the right type and class of hard hat for the job

Randy DeVaul

December 16, 2022

Head protection is available in two types and three classes of hard hats and bump caps. A properly fitting hard hat is also important.

Wear a hard hat with chin strap

J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPE

August 14, 2019

Common to most construction sites in America is that both workers and managers wear Z89.1 compliant hard hats onsite as a symbol of safety, to protect from falling objects and also as a tool deflector.

The hard hat turns 100

Steamed canvas, glue and black paint were used for the original “Hard Boiled” hat

Rodger Roeser

March 5, 2019

Women got the vote. Prohibition began. The National Football League was founded. And, the construction industry was forever changed by the invention of an often overlooked but significant worker safety advancement – the hard hat.

Safety Advisory: MSA green colored V-Gard® protective caps

July 23, 2018

MSA is issuing this Safety Advisory to inform you that MSA has received field reports that some green colored MSA V-Gard Protective Caps are cracking. The cracking occurs at the top of the cap, and is not caused by an impact to the cap. MSA has confirmed that the cause of the cracking is limited to green colored, medium size MSA V-Gard Protective Caps and that corrections have been made to prevent recurrence.

Full-Brim Hard Hat

December 1, 2016

Bullard has expanded its popular Classic Series of Hard Hats to include the C35, an extra-large full-brim model that accommodates slot-mounted accessories.

3M™ Elevated Temperature Hard Hat H-700T Series

November 1, 2016

In challenging, elevated heat conditions you need safety equipment that stands up to the heat and helps keep your workers comfortable

Honeywell launches the North Zone hard hat designed to fit everyone’s comfort zone

August 2, 2016

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the launch of the North Zone™ hard hat, featuring patented suspension, multiple adjustment points and an innovative rear comfort cradle designed to fit everyone’s comfort zone.