MTDC conducted an informal test to evaluate the temperatures inside hardhats of various colors. The hardhats used were all new, cap-style Bullard FH911 Wildfire series hardhats. White, black, red, blue, yellow and orange hardhats were tested.
Comparative studies of different helmet designs are essential to determine differences in helmet performance. The present study comparatively evaluated the impact performance of hardhat helmets, climbing-style safety helmets, and helmets with novel rotation-damping...
Forest workers are likely to remove head protection in hot and humid conditions because of thermal discomfort. However, a recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation revision requires all workers in logging operations to wear safety helmets,...
Struck-by accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the construction industry. While hard hats are the conventional means of industrial head protection, the current test standard to evaluate hard hat performance does not assess their ability to...
Heat-related illness (HRI) is an acknowledged occupational risk factor – and one that is entirely preventable. For individuals working in construction, heat illness typically results when the body’s total heat load (resulting from physical activity or personal...
