Hard Hat Safety
Hard hats are commonly used in many types of workplaces to protect employees from head trauma caused by falling objects, striking the head against an object, or electrical hazards.
With over 100,000 occupational head injuries reported every year, prevention of head injuries is an important factor in every safety program. A survey of accidents and injuries by the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that 84% of workers who suffered impact injuries to the head were not wearing head protection. The majority of workers were injured while performing their normal jobs at their regular worksites.
The Do’s of Hard Hats
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Always inspect hard hats before each use for any visible signs of dents, cracks, gouges, penetration, chalking, loss of gloss, or any other signs of damage.
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Replace a hard hat even when hairline cracks start to appear.
- Replace a hard hat that has been struck by a forceful object, even if no damage is obvious.
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Do not drill holes, alter or modify the shell. Alterations may reduce the protection provided by the hard hat.
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Do not use paint, solvents, gasoline, chemicals, or harsh cleaning materials on the shell.
- Do not wear a hard hat backwards unless it has been designed to be worn that way. The peak should always face forward.
Falling objects can be brutal if you don’t protect your noodle!!
Download flyer: STOTW_22_Hard Hat Safety.pdf (137.51 kb)
