This session will explore the practical application of concepts discussed previously, including the use of head protection to prevent TBIs, how to select appropriate headgear, and information covered in the standards.
Tulsa based Flintco has adopted a new standard for the most basic construction safety gear: the hard hat. Flintco employees nationwide wear an updated safety helmet with a chin strap, that offers better protection from impacts on the side.
Let’s face it: Wearing helmets instead of traditional hard hats on a construction site could look a little odd. Some wearers may feel that a helmet doesn’t quite give off “macho” construction worker vibes. But owners, safety managers and workers may want to consider...
HISTORICAL INDUSTRIAL USE of helmets can be traced to Polish salt mines in the early 1500s. Workers needed protection from salt blocks tumbling down from above their heads (Hanik, 1988). In addition, Cornish tin and copper miners wore hats made of leather or felt...
Dropped objects are a leading cause of construction site injuries and death. From 30 ft up a dropped object is moving with incredible force and velocity creating an impact greater than the weight of the object.
In December, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it was replacing traditional hardhats for its employees with ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets when they work on sites.
