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Published by SALUSHard hats are essential PPE for protecting workers from head injuries caused by falling objects and electrical hazards. OSHA mandates head protection when there's a risk of head injury from electrical burns or falling/flying objects. [1] [3]
Key considerations for hard hat use and maintenance include:
- Wearing the right hat for the job is crucial. Class E or B hats are approved for electrical work, with Class E being the newer standard. Type 1 hats protect against top impacts, while Type 2 protect against top and side impacts.
- Always wear the hard hat with the bill facing forward, as they are tested in this position. Avoid wearing other hats underneath to ensure proper fit and protection.
- Regularly inspect the hard hat for cracks, dents, frayed straps, and dulling, which can reduce protection. Clean with mild soap and water only.
- Avoid contact between the hard hat and electric wires.
- Never alter the hard hat shell or cushion-support suspension.
[1] [1] [3] [3] [1] [4] ANSI standards for hard hats include Z89\.1-2009, 289\.1-2003, and Z89\.1-1997 for impact protection, and Z89\.2-1971 for electrical protection. [2] [2]
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[1] Toolbox Talk: Head Protection
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# Head Protection (cont.) ## Remember This (cont.) CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK # Head Protection ✓ Correct Incorrect T * Never alter the hard hat shell or cushion-support suspension. - Always wear your hard hat with the bill facing forward. Certification by ANSI does not cover hard hats worn backwards. - Do not let your hard hat touch electrical wires. - Use only eye protection designed to work with hard hats. Be sure to follow the maker's instructions for use. ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH. CPWR 【● THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING
[2] WAC [redacted identifier] - Head protection
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- WAC [redacted identifier] Head protection. (1) All employees on any con- struction site must be provided an individual hard hat which meets all requirements of (a) through (c) of this subsection. (a) Hard hats for the protection of employees against impact and/or penetration of falling and flying objects must meet the speci- fications contained in American National Standards Institute, Z89.1-1969, Safety Requirements for Industrial Head Protection. (b) You must provide each employee with head protection that meets any of the following American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for industrial head protection: (i) Z89.1-2009; (ii) 289.1-2003; or (iii) Z89.1-1997. (c) Hard hats for the head protection of employees exposed to high voltage electrical shock and burns must meet the specifications contained in American National Standards Institute, Z89.2-1971. (2) All employees must have their individual hard hats on site and readily available at all times. (3) All employees must wear a hard hat on any construction site whenever there is a potential exposure to danger of flying or falling objects to persons working or occupying the area. Note: - The hard hat may be removed whenever there is no potential exposure to a hazard. (4) (a) Employees working on asphalt paving crews exposed to ex- treme temperatures from hot mix and not exposed to falling objects do not have to wear protective hard hats. (b) Flaggers working with asphalt paving operations must comply with the requirements of WAC [redacted identifier]. (5) Caps with metal buttons or metal visors must not be worn around electrical hazards. (6) Employees working near moving machinery or in locations which present a hair-catching or fire hazard must wear caps, nets or other head and face protection that will completely contain the hair. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 16-09-085, § [redacted identifier], filed 4/19/16, effective 5/20/16. Statu- tory Authori…
[3] Toolbox Talk: Head Protection
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CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK # Head Protection The hard hat is one of the most widely used and important pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job. Hard hats protect workers from head injuries due to falling objects and overhead hazards. ## Bob's Story Bob and his crew were putting a new roof on a house. During his lunch break, Bob was on the ground eating a sandwich. A worker on the roof dropped his hammer. The falling hammer struck Bob's hard hat. Although Bob had some pain and discomfort, he did not need hospitalization. - Have you or someone you know ever had their hard hat prevent an injury? If so, what happened? - How could this incident have been prevented? ## Remember This ➤ On a jobsite, always wear a hard hat that fits properly. ➤ Always wear your hard hat with the bill facing forward. Certification by ANSI does not cover hard hats worn backwards. ➤ Always avoid contact between the hard hat and electric wires. ➤ Always keep the space between the shell and the head clear. For example, don't wear a ball cap or other object under your hard hat. Never alter its shell or suspension, because that could drastically reduce the protection it gives. ➤ Never use a cushion-support suspension that is intended for use with a different hard hat shell or that is made by a different manufacturer. ➤ If you wear eye protection, use a kind designed to work with hard hats. Be sure to follow the maker's instructions for use. How can we stay safe today? What will we do at the worksite to promote hard hat use and prevent head injuries? - 1. - 2. OSHA Regulation: 1926.100 ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors an…
[4] Electrical Safety: Safety & Health for Electrical Trades (Student Manual)
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# PPE Fact Sheet-The Right Equipment—Head to PPE is the last line of defense against workplace hazards. OSHA defines PPE as "equipment for the eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, protective shields and barriers." Many OSHA regulations state that PPE must meet criteria set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ## Head Protection HEAD PROTECTION OSHA requires that head protection (hard hats) be worn if there is a risk of head injury from electrical burns or falling/flying objects. ## Aren't all hard hats the same? No. You must wear the right hat for the job. All hard hats approved for electrical work made since 1997 are marked "Class E." Hard hats made before 1997 are marked "Class B." These markings will be on a label inside the helmet or stamped into the helmet itself. Newer hats may also be marked "Type 1" or "Type 2." Type 1 hard hats protect you from impacts on the top of your head. Type 2 hard hats protect you from impacts on the top and sides of your head. ## How do I wear and care for my hard hat? Always wear your hat with the bill forward. (Hats are tested in this position.) If you wear a hat differ- ently, you may not be fully protected. The hat should fit snugly without being too tight. You should clean and inspect your hard hat regularly according to the man- ufacturer's instructions. Check the hat for cracks, dents, frayed straps, and dulling of the finish. These conditions can reduce protection. Use only mild soap and water for clean- ing. Heavy-duty cleaners and other chemicals can damage the hat. Don't wear another hat under your hard hat! WARNING PORE READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ANSI 289.1-1997 ALGE MAS KAFESWON Class E, Type 1 hard hat. CLASS-AD ANGI 20011933 [redacted identifier] Class B hard hat. Page 68 Section 8
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