Construction Industry Adoption

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.

The implementation of the “Tip of the Spear Safety initiatives” by TAM demonstrates a responsibility to ensuring the safety of its personnel across the Middle East. The procurement and fielding of the new safety helmet, which began in December 2022, has been a...

Webcor has adopted advanced helmets with chin straps to enhance head protection for their workers, inspired by the significant benefits observed in preventing serious injuries. Leadership’s example and positive experiences, such as a project engineer’s fall and a...

Appleton-based Boldt recently switched from the iconic hard hat to new impact-resistant helmets for its workers to address traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the construction industry.

“Beginning January 1, 2024 all Hensel Phelps employees will switch to helmet-style head protection. At Hensel Phelps, our culture pushes us to always come up with new and better ways of doing things; a culture where our employees have the best experience. This is only...

John Gaal, Joseph Whiteman, and Scott Greenhaus join us this week to discuss their knowledge of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), an issue responsible for 25% of fatalities in the construction industry. The trio shares the importance of having good coping mechanisms,...

Management and Employees Joining Together for Safer Workplaces Through Replacing Hardhats with Protective Helmets