Hard hats are most often associated with protecting employees on jobsites from falling objects. However, they can do a great deal more for head protection. Hard hats can also protect workers from ...

Industrial head protection is certified under ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 (R2019) as either Type I or Type II based on many criteria. Understanding the differences between Type I and Type II, coupled with ...

With so many standards and industry regulations surrounding PPE for construction, and various head protection options such as Type I vs. Type II and Classes including Class G, E and C to choose from, ...

A new generation of hard hats is promising better protection against on-the-job concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries. These hard hats incorporate technology that not only protects ...

This column by former Nevada state archivist Guy Rocha first appeared in the Reno Gazette Journal on Aug. 29, 2004. No, the hard hat was not invented for construction workers on the Hoover Dam project ...