Every year, mostly in the construction industry, workers are killed or injured as a result of a head injury. If a safety helmet is worn the chances of being seriously hurt are greatly reduced. Wearing one could save a workers life.
Where there is a risk of falling objects from overhead head protection should be and in many cases required by law to be worn. Whoever is in charge of a construction site or workplace is required assurance in personnel wearing safety helmets. A posting of signs will also let anyone know that safety helmets are required in the area.
Helmets must be worn correctly and instructions on how to wear them must be known to all. Many companies supply their employees with safety helmets; if not it must be known who will provide them.
Helmets come in a variety of designs and it is important that the right type is provided for the work to be done. Contact a supply house or even contact a manufacturer directly if there is a doubt. A properly fitting safety helmet should have the right shell size for the wearer and an easily adjustable headband, nape and chin strap. The range of size adjustments should be large enough to accommodate thermal...