In this article, we will discuss many of the frequently asked questions related to hard hats. When Is a Hard Hat Required? OSHA requires, in 29 CFR 1910.135, ...

In addition, traditional hard hats lacked vents and trapped heat inside. On Nov. 22, 2023, OSHA published a Safety and Health Information Bulletin detailing key differences between traditional hard ...

OSHA inspectors may soon be arriving at construction sites wearing helmets with chin straps instead of the traditional hard hat. The agency is looking at different helmet models with the idea that in ...

According to OSHA regulations, hard hats should be made of high-density polyethylene or other similar material and must protect from electric shock and impact. The hard hat should be properly fitted ...

“The significance of the hard hat has been reinforced for more than a century,” said Rini Paiva, executive vice president for selection and recognition at the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

The SHIB states that “modern head protection, whether it’s a safety helmet or a hard hat, varies in styles and levels of protection, allowing employers and workers to choose head protection ...

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is replacing the traditional hard hats used by its employees with safety helmets. It said it was taking the move to ...