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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North Peak A79R 4-Point Ratchet Suspension Hard Hat
North
$8.67 - $11.37The North Peak A79R 4-Point Ratchet Suspension Hard Hat is a versatile and dependable design with grooved HDPE outer shell, rain trough, and accessory slots. The Ratchet suspension features 3-level height adjustment. Meets ANSI Z89.1-2009 and CSA Z94...$8.67 - $11.37 -
LIFT DAX Carbon Fiber Full Brim Hard Hat - HDC-15KG
LIFT Safety
$159.47Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat is a full brim, carbon fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative synthetic...$159.47 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - HP44117 - Black Graphite
Pyramex
$28.79Need your company logo on this hard hat? The Pyramex Ridgeline Graphite 4-Point Ratchet Hard Hat - HP44117 is made of strong, yet ultra lightweight ABS material for seemingly weightless protection. The low profile design offers a low center of...$28.79 -
LIFT DAX Fiber Resin Cap Brim Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$85.09Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX Cap Hard Hat is a 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 and an...$85.09 -
MSA V-Gard Cap Style Hard Hat StazOn 4-Point Suspension
MSA
$10.27 - $13.69Need your company logo on this hard hat? The MSA V-Gard® StazOn® Slotted Protective Cap features a distinctive trademark "V" design that is a world recognized brand known for comfort, quality, and durability. V-Gard® caps consist of a...$10.27 - $13.69 -
JSP Evolution Deluxe Vented Full Brim Hard Hat 6-Point Wheel Ratchet Suspension
JSP
$24.99The JSP Evolution Deluxe Full Brim Vented Hard Hat - Wheel Ratchet - 6161V is a true evolution of the long established MK2 and MK3 hard hats. It's shell is made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and is full brim to provide additional protection against...$24.99 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - HP54118 - Copper Graphite
Pyramex
$30.69Need your company logo? The Pyramex Ridgeline Copper Full Brim 4-Point Hard Hat - HP54118 features a shell constructed from high density polyethylene materials. Each hard hat is equipped with a ratchet suspension that is easy to adjust and allows the...$30.69 -
Fibre Metal Roughneck Hi Heat Quick-Lok Ratchet Suspension Hard Hat
Fibre Metal
$59.99 - $61.39The Fibre Metal Roughneck Hi Heat Hard Hat with SuperEight® ratchet suspensions, these caps are the industry standard for heavy-duty protection. Made from injection-molded fiberglass, they're built for strength, toughness, durability, and exceptional...$59.99 - $61.39 -
LIFT DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim FIFTY/50 Hard Hat - HDF50-21PK
LIFT Safety
$101.49Need your company logo on this hard hat? The DAX FIFTY/50 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...$101.49 -
LIFT DAX Matte Black Carbon Fiber Full Brim Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$159.47Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat is a full brim, carbon fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative synthetic...$159.47 -
ERB Safety Omega II Full Brim Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet Suspension
ERB Safety
$13.39Need your company logo on this hard hat? The Omega II full brim cap is made in the USA and meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1, TYPE I, Class E and G standards. They are equipped with a 6-Point woven nylon suspension, and a moisture-wicking brow pad that is...$13.39 -
LIFT RADIX Hi-Viz Type 2 Vented Safety Helmet - Hi-Viz Yellow - HRX-22HVC2
LIFT Safety
$96.39Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT RADIX Vented Safety Helmet is comfortable thanks to its four-point LUX Suspension system, which guarantees the helmet will fit securely on the head. The magnetic quick-lock, adjustable chinstrap...$96.39
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.).