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dimanche 28 juillet 2013

Basic Information On Hard Hats

By Maryanne Goff


Hard hats are a kind of helmet. These are generally employed in workplace settings, especially construction sites. The purpose of these hats are to protect the head from injury caused by falling objects, impact, debris, electric shock, bad weather and other situations. At many job sites, there are considered mandatory because they can save the wearer from serious injuries and possible death.

Inside these helmets, there is suspension that spreads the weight of the hat over the top of the head. It also provides around 30 mm of space between the helmet shell and the head of a wearer. This is done in case an object hits the shell. The impact is less likely to directly transmit to the skull, causing damage. Sometimes the shells have a mid-line ridge that is used for reinforcement and strengthens against impact.

Blue-collar workers, particularly people who work in construction, do many tasks in which protective equipment is required. Bump cap is the name of a lightweight hat that has simple padding and suspension. These are common when there is a chance that a person may bump or scrape his or her head on equipment or projections of a structure. The helmet is not strong enough to absorb very strong impact.

Numerous materials have been used over the years to create these structures. During the 1930s, aluminum was the material of choice. In the following decade, fiberglass was being used. In the 1950s, most were made from thermoplastics. These were easier to mold and shape, and did not cost a lot to make. Nowadays, advance engineering resins, as well as high-density polyethylene are used.

The purpose of these hats is to protect from impact in settings where heavy labor is done. Therefore, they are designed with materials that are durable. Some of the contemporary cap-style helmets include a rolled edge that serves as a rain gutter to keep rainwater to the front. Most organizations that issue these helmets include their logos or names on the front of each of the pieces.

The helmets can be fitted with different things. Some are done with a visor, which may be a safety visor or a welding helmet. These may also have ear protectors, mirrors, mounting devices for headlights or flashlights, and chin straps. There are even some that include thick inner side pads that help with insulation in cold climates.

The color of these helmets can signify the different roles of workers at construction sites. For example, white is often given to those who are engineers or supervisors. Blue is normally worn by technical advisors. Safety inspectors wear green and laborers are usually in standard yellow. Pink and orange may be used by new employees or visitors. These designations vary by company.

Hard hats are used to protect the wearer from serious head injuries. These are frequently employed at job sites where heavy labor is done, such as industrial environments and construction sites. Many times they are required by workers.




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