Safety Helmets vs Hard Hats: Why Safety Helmets *Aren’t* Better

Safety helmets are getting popular, replacing hard hats on some job sites. But are they safer? Check out some research and reviews.

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How UHMWPE Helmets Revolutionized Ballistic Protection

UHMWPE is the benchmark modern ballistic protection. Learn how UHMWPE helmets came about, what makes this material strong & the future of head protection.

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Future Helmets: Exploring UHMWPE, Carbon Fiber Nanotubes, M5 Fiber & More

UHMWPE and aramids dominate ballistic protection, but what about future helmets? Learn about potential alternatives.

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How to Wear a Hard Hat Safely: Dos and Don’ts

From baseball caps to winter beanies, this blog clears up confusion about what to wear under a hard without compromising safety.

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Hard Hat Colors and Their Meaning: Cracking the Code

Learn why job sites use hard hat color codes, what the colors mean, and how codes can improve efficiency and safety.

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Carbon Fiber Hard Hats vs. Fiberglass Hard Hats vs. Plastics

From carbon fiber hard hats to fiberglass hard hats to plastics, learn the pros and cons of different materials to make the best choice for your needs.

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Custom Hard Hats: Hydro Dipped Hard Hats, Stickers & More

Custom hard hats are popular, but there are a few rules for modifying them. Learn the OSHA regulations and popular customization options.

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Construction Safety Compliance & Management: Getting Ahead of Hazards

Construction safety management is crucial for preventing job-site hazards, injuries and deaths. Learn about safety plan best practices that increase compliance.

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The Best Lineman Hard Hat: Industry Risks & PPE Rules

Telecom & electrical line workers have difficult jobs with a much higher chance of electrocution & falls. Learn the industry risks & OSHA rules for hard hats.

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How a Culture of Safety Can Neutralize Common Construction Site Threats

Some construction hazards remain just as common as they were ten years ago. Learn how establishing a safety culture (not just enforcement) can drive down injury rates.

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The Role of Logger Helmets in America’s Most Dangerous Profession

Learn about the practices that make tree work and logging accidents so common and severe—and how arborist and logger helmets can help prevent serious injuries.

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Preventing Ironworker Deaths & Accidents: From Hard Hats to Harnesses

Slips, falls & collapsing structures frequently cause ironworker accidents & deaths. Learn how best practices and equipment, including ironworker hard hats, can help.

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