1. Hard Hat Safety Today we are going to talk about hardhat safety.
The purpose of this topic today is heighten your awareness on hardhat safety and inspection and maintenance.

2. A HISTORY OF HARDHATS
First let’s go back in history a little bit on the hardhat and its origins in the United States.

3. A HISTORY OF HARDHATS
Manufactured by what is known as the Bullard Company today.
Called the Hard-Boiled Hat and patented in 1919.
Manufactured out of steamed canvas, glue and black paint.
first aluminum hardhat became available.
A WWI veteran by the name of Edward Bullard patented the first hard had in the United States.
It was called the hard-boiled hat and patented in 1919.
It was called a hard-boiled hat because it was manufactured out of steamed canvas, glue and black paint.

4. A HISTORY OF HARDHATS 1940’s - use of heat resistant fiberglass.
1950’s and 60’s - use of plastics replaced fiberglass.
1980’s change in suspension.
1940’s - use of heat resistant fiberglass.
1950’s and 60’s - use of plastics replaced fiberglass.
1980’s change in suspension.

5. FIRST KNOWN HARD HAT AREA IN THE UNITED STATES
Just a point of interest for some, the first designated known hard hat area in the United States was the building of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA.

6. HARD HATS Must meet ANSI Standards
Require a hard outer shell and a shock-absorbing liner.
Have a liner that incorporates a head band and straps that suspend the shell from 1 to 1 1/4 inches away from the users head.
Hard Hats
Must meet ANSI standards.
Require a hard out shell and a shock-absorbing line.
Have a liner that incorporates a head band and straps that suspend the shell from 1 to 1 1/4 inches away from the users head.

7. HARD HATS MUST: Resist penetration by objects.
Absorb the shock of a blow.
Be water resistant and slow burning.
Hard Hats Must:
Resist penetration by objects.
Absorb the shock of a blow.
Be water resistant and slow burning.

8. CLASSES OF HARDHATS

9. CLASS A General service only. Provides good impact protection.
Has limited voltage protection.
Used in mining, building construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.
There are three classes of hard hats.
Class A:
Is for general service only.
Provides good impact protection.
Has limited voltage protection.
Used in mining, building construction, shipbuilding and manufacturing.

10. CLASS B Provide good impact protection.
Protect against high-voltage shock and burns.
Class B hard hats:
Provide good impact protection.
They also protect against high-voltage shock and burns.

11. CLASS C Offer limited protection.
Do not protect against falling objects or electric shock.
Class C hard hats:
Offer limited protection.
Do not protect against falling objects or electric shock.
Also called a “bump cap”.

12. SUSPENSION REPLACEMENT
Shows signs of deterioration such as cracking, tearing, or fraying.
No longer holds the shell from 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches away from the head.
Replace the suspension if it:
Shows signs of deterioration such as cracking, tearing or fraying.
No longer holds the shell from 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches away from the head.

13. REPLACEMENT OF THE HARD HAT SHELL
The brim or shell is nicked, cracked, perforated, or deformed.
Loss of surface gloss.
Chalking or fading of surface.
Flaking of surface.
Shell is stiff or brittle.
Struck by a falling object.
Has made an electrical contact.
Hard hat shells need to be replaced when these conditions are present.
The brim or shell is nicked, cracked, perforated or deformed.
Loss of surface gloss.
Chalking or fading of the surface.
Flaking of the surface.
Shell is stiff or brittle.
Struck by a falling object.
Has made an electrical contact.

14. DEGRADATION TEST OF THE HARD HAT SHELL
Compress the shell inward from both sides about one inch.
Release without dropping the shell.
Should return to its original shape quickly.
If elasticity is not similar to a new shell, it should be replaced.
The degradation test of the shell is another way to tell you if it is time to replace your hard hat.
Compress the shell inward from both sides about an inch.
Release without dropping the shell.
Should return to its original shape quickly.
If elasticity is not similar to a new shell, it should be replaced.

15. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
Protects from impacts from above.
Never modify the shell or suspension.
Avoid contact with electrical devices.
Replace if struck by a falling object.
Do not store in direct sunlight.
Do not sit on.
Do not paint.
Do not use solvents or cleaners.
Here are some important points to remember about your hard hat.
Protects from impacts from above.
Never modify the shell or suspension.
Avoid contact with electrical devices.
Replace if struck by a falling object.
Do not store in direct sunlight.
Do not sit on.
Do not paint.
Do not use solvents or cleaners.

16. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Remove head liner and inspect for defects. Replace if needed.
Immerse shell in hot water and detergent for one minute.
Scrub.
Rinse in clear hot water.
Inspect for defects, replace if needed.
Here are some maintenance and care tips for your hard hat.
Remove head liner and inspect for defects.
Replace if needed.
Immerse shell in hot water and detergent for one minute.
Scrub.
Rinse in clear hot water.
Inspect for defects, replace if needed.

17. INSPECT DAILY BEFORE USING
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
INSPECT DAILY BEFORE USING
It can’t be emphasized enough to INSPECT DAILY BEFORE USING it.
It takes a beating, whether you realize it or not.

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