Head Protection

Safety Training Handout

Head hazards include…

·        falling objects

·        impact against fixed objects, such as pipes or beams

·        exposed electrical conductors

 Head Hazard Controls include…

Hard Hat Area Warning Signs
Toe boards on elevated areas
Avoiding work directly underneath others
Use of tool lanyards when working above someone

Types of Hard Hats

Type I - protection from impact to the top of the head
Type II - protection from top and side impact

Electrical Classifications
 
Class G - reduce the force of impact of falling objects - tested to 2200 volts
 
Class E - reduce the force of impact of falling objects - tested to 20, 000 volts
 
Class C - reduce the force of impact of falling objects - no electrical protection

Smart Safety Rules

 For work at higher elevations, a chin strap is required to prevent your hard hat  from being bumped off your head

 Secure tools when not using them

 Never walk or work under a suspended load

 Watch for low overhead clearance hazards

 Replace your hard hat if you see signs of:

• Loss of surface gloss
• Chalking
• Flaking
• Cracks
• Holes
• Dents

 Replace suspension webbing if

• Cracked
• Torn
• Frayed
• Less than 1 inch between webbing & shell