Considerations for Choosing Head Protection: OSHA Compliance, Hazard Assessments, and Technology Advancements

September 10, 2024

With so many standards and industry regulations surrounding PPE for construction, and various head protection options such as Type I vs. Type II and Classes including Class G, E and C to choose from, it can be challenging to know which head protection solution is right for your specific job site or application. The first step in selecting proper head protection is to conduct a hazard assessment to understand the unique risks associated with your job site; and the recently updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) “Head Protection: Safety Helmets in the Workplace” Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) also raises many important points about proper head protection selection to consider.

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