Hard Hat Safety Standards
Protective hard hats and helmets are described by impact type and electrical class. All protective hard hats and helmets shall meet either Type I or Type II requirements. All hard hats and helmets shall be further classified as meeting Class G, Class E, or Class C electrical requirements. Hard hats and helmets meeting the reverse wearing testing requirements shall be marked with the reverse wearing mark.
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LIFT DAX Carbon Fiber Full Brim FIFTY/50 Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
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Pyramex SL Series Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension
Pyramex
$11.39 - $13.39Need your company logo on this hard hat? Pyramex Hard Hats feature shells constructed from high density polyethylene and a low profile design. Pyramex hard hats come with a replaceable soft brow pad and 4-Point Ratchet Suspension. Pyramex cap style...$11.39 - $13.39 -
Fibre Metal SuperEight Full Brim Hard Hat with Ratchet Suspension
Fibre Metal
$16.07 - $27.79Need your company logo on this hard hat? The Fibre Metal SuperEight Full Brim Hard Hat with Ratchet Suspension (E1RW) SuperEight® impact energy control system that dissipates force by reducing it to smaller increments and increases protective...$16.07 - $27.79 -
MSA V-Gard Full Brim Hard Hat with Fas-Trac III Suspension
MSA
$27.99 - $28.09Need your company logo on this hard hat? The MSA V-Gard Full Brim Hard Hat with Fas-Trac III Suspension is known for comfort, quality, and durability. The MSA V-Gard Helmet features a distinctive trademark "V" design and is a world recognized brand...$27.99 - $28.09 -
Vulcan Cowboy Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet Suspension
Vulcan
$24.09Need your company logo on this hard hat? Vulcan Cowboy Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet Suspension Head protection that looks like a cowboy hat! Out of all the hard hat styles, Discount Safety Gear's Vulcan Cowboy Hard Hat is one of the most distinctive...$24.09 -
LIFT DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$95.71Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX Hard Hat is a full brim, fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative synthetic leather comfort dome...$95.71 -
ERB Safety Omega II Cap Style Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet Suspension
ERB Safety
$10.89 - $11.69Need your company logo on this hard hat? When it comes to head protection, you don't want to take a chance. Have peace of mind when it comes to the hard hat you choose, and pick up the Omega II Cap from ERB today! This cap is Made in the USA and...$10.89 - $11.69 -
ERB Safety Americana Wildlands Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension
ERB Safety
$56.19The ERB Americana Wildlands Full Brim Hard Hat with Ratchet Suspension goes above and beyond to protect you while on the job. Designed to protect against Wildland Fire Fighting, this hard hat meets the NFPA 1977 Standard on Protective Clothing and...$56.19 -
JSP Evolution Deluxe Full Brim Hard Hat 6-Point Wheel Ratchet Suspension
JSP
Now: $26.19Was: $33.99The JSP Evolution Deluxe Full Brim Non-Vented Hard Hat - Wheel Ratchet - 6161 is a true evolution of the long established MK2 and MK3 hard hats. It's shell is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and has many useful features. It comes with a 6-point...Now: $26.19Was: $33.99 -
Fibre Metal Supereight Hard Hat with Ratchet Suspension
Fibre Metal
$22.29 - $22.79Need your company logo on this hard hat? The Fiber Metal Supereight Hard Hat come with an 8-point energy control suspension system providing weight distribution and impact protection. The ultra smooth dome material is designed for improved deflection...$22.29 - $22.79 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - HP54117 - Black Graphite
Pyramex
$30.69Need your company logo on this hard hat? The Pyramex Ridgeline Graphite Full Brim 4-Point Hard Hat - HP54117 features a shell constructed from high density polyethylene materials. Each hard hat is equipped with a ratchet suspension that is easy to...$30.69 -
LIFT DAX Carbon Fiber Cap Brim FIFTY/50 Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$154.16Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX FIFTY50 Carbon Fiber Hard Hat is our Cap Version, carbon fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative...$154.16
American National Standards (ANSI) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), in accordance with the most current ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-standards.
- Performance Requirements
- 7.1 Requirements for Type I and Type II Helmets
- 7.1.1 Flammability
- Helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.1 anywhere above the STL. No flame shall be visible 5 seconds after removal of the test flame.
- 7.1.2 Force Transmission
- Helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.2 and shall not transmit a force to the test headform that exceeds 4450 N (1000 lb). Additionally, for each test condition specified, the maximum transmitted force of individual test samples shall be averaged. The averaged values shall not exceed 3780 N (850 lb).
- 7.1.3 Apex Penetration
- Helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.3. The penetrator shall not make contact with the top of the test headform.
- 7.1.4 Electrical Insulation Requirements
- Class G and Class E helmets shall meet their appropriate performance requirement as dtsted below. Class C helmets are not tested for electrical insulation.
- 7.1.4.1 Class G Requirements
- Class G helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.7 and shall withstand 2200 volts (root mean square), AC, 60 Hertz, for 1 minute. Leakage shall not exceed 3 mildtamperes.
- 7.1.4.2 Class E Requirements
- Each helmet that meets Class E requirements for electrical insulation shall first pass the force transmission test specified in Section 7.1.2. Class E helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.7 and shall withstand 20,000 volts (root mean square), AC, 60 Hertz, for 3 minutes. Leakage shall not exceed 9 mildtamperes. At 30,000 volts, the test sample shall not burn through.
- 7.2 Additional Requirements for Type II Helmets
- 7.2.1 Impact Energy Attenuation
- Type II helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.4 anywhere above the DTL. Acceleration shall be recorded. Maximum acceleration shall not exceed 150 Gs.
- 7.2.2 Off-center Penetration
- Type II helmets shall be tested in accordance with Section 9.5 anywhere above the DTL. For each condition specified, the penetrator shall not make contact with the test headform when struck anywhere above the DTL.
- 7.2.3 Chin Strap
- Chin straps shall be made of suitable material not less than 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) in width. Type II helmets which are provided with chin straps shall be tested for retention in accordance with Section 9.6. For each condition specified, the chin strap shall remain intact. The residual elongation of the strap shall not exceed 25 mm (1.0 in.).