Hard hats are most often associated with protecting employees on jobsites from falling objects. However, they can do a great deal more for head protection. Hard hats can also protect workers from ...

Every day, construction workers see a sign similar to this upon entering a job site: "Hard Hat This Area." Do workers actually pay attention to that sign and wear their hard hats correctly? Not always ...

Recent research and design innovations coupled with advances in materials are paving the way for a new era of head protection. Hazards to workers' heads are widespread among industries as diverse as ...

3D printing and BIM coordination company DJM has created a face shield to help construction workers and tradesmen stay safe during COVID-19. The patent-pending lightweight design easily slides onto ...

Protecting employees from potential head injuries is a key element of a safety program in virtually all industries. The primary reasons for an organization to require hard hats in the work environment ...

A new generation of hard hats is promising better protection against on-the-job concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries. These hard hats incorporate technology that not only protects ...

While some have an office job sitting in an air-conditioned room, HVAC workers go out there, face the dust, and work on the go — often in dangerous conditions. While working in the field has its own ...

The plastic hard hat is one of the most recognizable pieces of equipment on any construction site. That’s partly because of safety regulations that require workers to wear them. But it’s also because ...