| Every year, mostly in the construction industry, | | | | comfortable as possible or else the possibility of |
| workers are killed or injured as a result of a head | | | | not wearing increases. |
| injury. If a safety helmet is worn the chances of | | | | Whenever possible, the safety helmet should not |
| being seriously hurt are greatly reduced. Wearing | | | | hinder the work being done. Helmets removed for |
| one could save a workers life. | | | | an instant to check a measurement can be tragic. |
| Where there is a risk of falling objects from | | | | Chin straps should be provided and used if a job |
| overhead head protection should be and in many | | | | involves work in windy conditions or if there is |
| cases required by law to be worn. Whoever is in | | | | repeated bending or looking upwards. |
| charge of a construction site or workplace is | | | | Helmets should be compatible with any other |
| required assurance in personnel wearing safety | | | | personal protective equipment such as eye |
| helmets. A posting of signs will also let anyone | | | | protectors. The design should allow them to be |
| know that safety helmets are required in the | | | | worn comfortably to remain effective. The |
| area. | | | | manufacturer's label will tell the compatibility of the |
| Helmets must be worn correctly and instructions | | | | safety helmet with other types safety equipment. |
| on how to wear them must be known to all. | | | | Don't attempt to modify the helmet as this may |
| Many companies supply their employees with | | | | weaken the helmet. |
| safety helmets; if not it must be known who will | | | | Safety helmets must be maintained to be kept in |
| provide them. | | | | good condition. They should be stored in a safe |
| Helmets come in a variety of designs and it is | | | | place. Constant direct sunlight might destroy the |
| important that the right type is provided for the | | | | helmet. Check the helmet for deep scratches or |
| work to be done. Contact a supply house or even | | | | breaks; if severe replace the helmet. Check the |
| contact a manufacturer directly if there is a | | | | manufacturer label for any replaceable parts. |
| doubt. A properly fitting safety helmet should | | | | Painting and the placing of decals may weaken the |
| have the right shell size for the wearer and an | | | | helmet as well. The life of the helmet varies on its |
| easily adjustable headband, nape and chin strap. | | | | use; the helmet may last a week or several |
| The range of size adjustments should be large | | | | years. If an object has struck the helmet, replace |
| enough to accommodate thermal liners used in | | | | it. |
| cold weather. Safety helmets should be as | | | | |