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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ERB Safety Omega II Cap Style Hard Hat 6-Point Mega Ratchet Suspension - 19950 - White
ERB Safety
$13.39Need your company logo on this hard hat? Show pride for your country with this American Flag printed Omega II Cap with 6-Point Mega Ratchet Suspension from ERB Industries! Made in the USA, this cap is molded from high-density polyethylene for maximum...$13.39 -
Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - HP44121 - Red Graphite
Pyramex
$28.79Need your company logo on this hard hat? The Pyramex Ridgeline Matte Red Graphite Cap Style Hard Hat is just what you need to protect your head! Made of ABS material, it is strong, yet ultra-light for seemingly weightless protection. The low profile...$28.79 -
General Electric Vented Cap Style Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension - GH326
GE PPE
$13.39Need your company logo? Our cap style hard hat 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 hardhat provides great comfort and safety. The vents enable...$13.39 -
ERB Safety Omega II Glo-Mega Full Brim Hard Hat 6-Point Mega Ratchet Suspension - 19922
ERB Safety
$44.19Need your company logo on this hard hat? Looking for a way to light up your surroundings after dark? Look no further- the Omega II Glo-Mega Full Brim Hard Hat is waiting for you! It has a 6-Point woven nylon suspension for a stable fit, and added...$44.19 -
ERB Safety Americana Original Cap Style Hard Hat 4-Point Ratchet Suspension
ERB Safety
Now: $6.97Was: $9.99Customization available, quantities are limited. Call us at 1-877-411-0036 or email customproducts@onlinestores.com. The ERB Americana Cap with 4-Point Ratchet Suspension is molded from high-density polyethylene for a longer lifespan. It features a...Now: $6.97Was: $9.99 -
General Electric Type 1 Non-Vented Safety Helmet - GH401
GE PPE
$89.00Need your company logo? Our award winning safety helmet, the GH401, features Koroyd’s advanced impact technology as the inside protective layer between the shell of the helmet and the user. Why have we chosen Koroyd over traditional EPS foam? Because...$89.00 -
LIFT Briggs Hi-Viz Full Brim Vented Hard Hat - HBFC
LIFT Safety
$14.99Need your company logo on this hard hat? The LIFT Briggs Vented 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 -
Bullard C30 Cap Style Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet Suspension
Bullard
$25.49Need your company logo on this hard hat? CAP STYLE, ANSI & CSA TYPE I CLASS G AND E The 3-Rib C30 is a cap style hard hat with a 6-point Flex-Gear® ratchet suspension, designed to protect the head from falling objects and bumps into stationary...$25.49 -
LIFT Briggs Hi-Viz 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 -
ERB Americana 360 Type 2 Full Brim Hard Hat 4-Point Mega Ratchet Suspension
ERB Safety
$28.29Need your company logo? When it comes to head protection, you don't want to take a chance on protection. Have peace of mind when it comes to the hard hat you choose, and pick up the Americana 360 Full Brim 4-Point Mega Ratchet Suspension Hard Hat...$28.29 -
Pyramex SL Series Sleek 4-Point Ratchet Hard Hat
Pyramex
$10.69Need your company logo? Polyethylene materials Offers impact and penetration resistance Ridgeless low profile design No rain trough prevents pooling of liquids Ideal for linemen Exceeds ANSI Type 1, Class E Soft brow pad absorbs perspiration Custom...$10.69 -
JSP Comfort Plus Cap Style Hard Hat 6-Point Wheel Ratchet Suspension
JSP
Now: $5.37Was: $10.99The JSP Comfort Plus Hard Hat - Wheel Ratchet - 5151 is part of the Comfort Plus series. It features HDPE shell construction, a 6-point suspension system with pivoting wheel ratchet adjustment and universal accessory slots that allow use of most brands...Now: $5.37Was: $10.99
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.).