1. Personal Protective Equipment Head Protection

2. Hazard mitigation Head injuries are caused by:
falling or flying objects
bumping your head against a fixed object
electrical shock and burns 1a

3. Hazard mitigation Hard hats: resist penetration
absorb the shock of a blow
lessen injury 1b

4. Types of head protection
Hard hats fall into two types and three classes
Types include:
Type 1 - full brim
Type 2 - no brim, peak extending forward 2a

5. Types of head protection
Classes include:
Class A - general service - limited voltage protection
Class B - utility service – high voltage protection
Class C - special service - no voltage protection 2b

6. Types of head protection
Class A hats protect against impact hazards (and have limited voltage protection)
mining
building construction
tunneling
lumbering 2c

7. Types of head protection
Class B hats protect the head from:
impact
penetration from falling and flying objects
shock and burns
mainly used in electrical work 2d

8. Types of head protection
Class C hats are designed for lightweight comfort and impact protection
used where there is no danger from electrical hazards 2e

9. Proper care of hard hats
Check hats daily for dents, cracks, or penetration
Inspect the:
shell
suspension
headband
sweatband 3a

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 3b

11. Affected employees
Employees who are exposed to hazards that require PPE
construction workers
tree trimmers
loggers
electrical utility workers
shipbuilders
miners
petroleum/chemical workers 4a