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 Matte Black Carbon Fiber Cap Brim Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$138.20Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX Cap Style 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...$138.20 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - HP44116S - White
Pyramex
$28.79The Pyramex Ridgeline Shiny White Graphite 4-Point Ratchet Hard Hat - HP44116S is made of strong, yet ultra-lightweight ABS material for seemingly weightless protection. The low-profile design offers a low center of gravity for better balance. There is a...$28.79 -
LIFT RADIX Type 2 Non-Vented Safety Helmet
LIFT Safety
$104.99Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT RADIX Non-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...$104.99 -
JSP Evolution Deluxe Cap Style Hard Hat 6-Point Wheel Ratchet Suspension
JSP
Now: $8.97Was: $27.99The JSP Evolution Deluxe Non-Vented Hard Hat - Wheel Ratchet - 6151 uses advanced technology from the MK8 Evolution, the shell of the Evolution 6100 owes it's good looks to its strength. The traditional styling has been enhanced with five raised channels...Now: $8.97Was: $27.99 -
MSA V-Gard H1 Trivent Safety Helmet Hard Hat
MSA
$135.09Working at heights? MSA's V-Gard H1 safety helmet is designed for tower climbing, forestry, rescue, and confined spaces. The V-Gard H1 and accessories provide exceptional comfort and ease of use in a stylish, low-profile design. Experience the latest...$135.09 -
LIFT DAX Jungle Camo Carbon Fiber Full Brim Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$175.40Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT DAX Jungle 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...$175.40 -
LIFT Briggs Short Brim Vented Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$13.29Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT Briggs Vented Short Brim hard hat is a sophisticated and stylish departure from the norm. When you’re on the job site you only want the best in safety, comfort, and of course style. With the oversized...$13.29 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Full Brim Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet Suspension
Pyramex
$14.79Need your company logo? SPECIFICATIONS Shell: high impact acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) Suspension: high density polyethylene (HDPE) & high impact nylon Sweat band: polyester fabric & polyurethane (PU) foam Weight: 378 gm Shell thickness: 1...$14.79 -
LIFT Briggs Full Brim Hard Hat
LIFT Safety
$14.99Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT Briggs Full Brim hard hat is a sophisticated and stylish departure from the norm. When you’re on the job site you only want the best in safety, comfort, and of course style. With the oversized...$14.99 -
Radians Quartz Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - QHR4
Radians
Now: $6.97Was: $15.99The Radians Quartz 4 Point Ratchet Full Brim Hard Hat - QHR4 is a comfortable and custom fitting protective hard hat. It allows easy ratchet & height adjustment. This hat meets ANSI Z89.1-2009, Class G & Class E standards. Made in the USA! Made in the...Now: $6.97Was: $15.99 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - HP44118 - Copper 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 -
General Electric Vented Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - GH328
GE PPE
$18.39Need your company logo? Our full brim hard hat gives the user all around protection against debris and has a shell made form 100% HDPE that is high impact resistant. With a 4-point suspension, an adjustable ratchet system, and a chinstrap, this...$18.39
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.).