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The evolution of head protection: safety helmets vs. hard hats
- Surge in demand for safety helmets and hard hats in construction and industrial sectors; contractors mandating their use for improved worker safety.
- OSHA announces a shift from traditional hard hats to modern safety helmets in response to alarming statistics showing head injuries accounting for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries in 2020.
- Modern safety helmets provide superior impact protection, lightweight construction, and additional features like integrated eye protection, face shields, earmuffs, and headlamp keepers, distinguishing them from traditional hard hats.
- Malta Dynamics, a reputable safety product manufacturer, contributes to this transition by producing hard hats with polyethylene and Type 2 helmets with ABS plastic, offering varied levels of protection and functionality, including a Type 2 Full Brim Hard Hat with an extended brim for enhanced coverage against falling debris, rain, and sunlight. Choosing between helmets and hard hats necessitates careful consideration of company guidelines, cost, and sun protection factors.
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