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Personal Protective Equipment
Head Protection
Hazard mitigation
• Head injuries are caused by:• falling or flying objects• bumping your head
against a fixed object• electrical shock and
burns
1a
Hazard mitigation
• Hard hats:• resist penetration• absorb the shock
of a blow• lessen injury
1b
Types of head protection
• Hard hats fall into two types and three classes
• Types include:• Type 1 - full brim• Type 2 - no brim,
peak extending forward
2a
Types of head protection
• Classes include:• Class A - general service - limited voltage
protection • Class B - utility service –
high voltage protection• Class C - special service
- no voltage protection
2b
Types of head protection
• Class A hats protect against impact hazards (and have limited voltage protection)• mining• building construction• tunneling• lumbering
2c
Types of head protection
• Class B hats protect the head from:• impact• penetration from falling
and flying objects• shock and burns
• mainly used in electrical work
2d
Types of head protection
• Class C hats are designed for lightweight comfort and impact protection• used where there is no
danger from electrical hazards
2e
Proper care of hard hats• Check hats daily for dents, cracks, or
penetration
• Inspect the:• shell• suspension• headband• sweatband
3a
Proper care of hard hats
• Keep hats out of the rear-window shelf of cars
• Clean the hats once a month in warm, soapy water
• Avoid getting paint on the hard hat
3b
Affected employees• Employees who are exposed to hazards
that require PPE• construction workers• tree trimmers• loggers• electrical utility workers• shipbuilders• miners• petroleum/chemical
workers
4a
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