With head injuries always a present risk on construction sites, it鈥檚 no surprise that vendors of personal protective equipment (PPE) are looking at more modern hardhat designs that could raise the bar on worker safety. 聽It鈥檚 also no surprise that 网曝门 鈥� which strives for zero incidents and world-class safety 鈥� is taking a closer look.
The new styles of headgear look like protective helmets for skiing or rock climbing and are just starting to enter the construction industry. According to suppliers like , they provide a number of benefits over traditional hardhats 鈥� which have largely remained unchanged over the past several decades. In addition to offering protection from falls and heavy impact, the new helmets are lightweight, comfortable to wear and stay on during a slip, trip of fall. Also, workers can add accessories like hearing protection or ANSI-compliant visors that eliminate the need for wearing separate safety glasses underneath. Even attachable full-face shields are available for tasks like chipping or pouring concrete.
Within 网曝门, Southeast Regional 网曝门 Director Brooke Hathaway recently organized a beta test with Kask. Brooke and 22 southeast employees, along with Regional 网曝门 Director Wayne Durand in Schenectady, volunteered to try out the new helmets for a month. After the 30-day trial, the participants will complete a survey for Kask, which uses the feedback to continuously improve its products.
On a broader scale, workers in each 网曝门 region will be involved in similar tests using products from other vendors. All of the groups will provide feedback to regional 网曝门 safety committees. Thanks to their willingness to try something new, the volunteers will help the safety teams determine if the next-generation of hardhats will soon be offered as a PPE option within the company.
