1. Personal Protective Equipment Head Protection

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Hazard mitigation
Head injuries are caused by:
falling or flying objects
bumping your head against a fixed object
electrical shock and burns
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Hazard mitigation
Hard hats:
resist penetration
absorb the shock of a blow
lessen injury
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4. Types of head protection
Hard hats fall into two types and three classes
Types include:
Type 1 – impact to the top of the head
Type 2 – impact to the top of the head or off center
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5. Types of head protection
Classes include:
Class G - (General) low voltage protection
Class E – (Electrical) high voltage protection
Class C – (Conductive) no voltage protection
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6. Types of head protection
Class G hats protect against impact hazards (and have low voltage protection)
mining
building construction
tunneling
lumbering
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7. Types of head protection
Class E hats protect the head from:
impact
penetration from falling and flying objects
shock and burns
mainly used in electrical work
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8. Types of head protection
Class C hats protect from impact hazards and have no voltage protection
used where there is no danger from electrical hazards
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9. Proper care of hard hats
Check hats daily for dents, cracks, or penetration
Inspect the:
shell
suspension
headband
sweatband
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10. Proper care of hard hats
Keep hats out of the rear- window shelf of cars
Clean the hats once a month in warm, soapy water
Avoid getting paint on the hard hat
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Affected employees
Employees who are exposed to hazards that require PPE
construction workers
tree trimmers
loggers
electrical utility workers
shipbuilders
miners
petroleum/chemical workers
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