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Thứ Hai, 16 tháng 12, 2013

Learn More About Hard Hats

By Cornelia White


Almost all hard hats apart from those worn by children aged between 3 to 5 years should be approved by OSHA. Look at the inside part of the cap and see if there is an inscription showing that it has been approved by the relevant authorities. These authorities ensure that the protective head wear is tested to ensure it can resist a strong impact when one is hit on the head and is not flammable.

Inspect the gear during purchase to ensure that the suspension and shell are fine before buying it. Cleaning of these kinds of helmets should be done using reagents that the manufacturer has specified. Some cleaning agents will react negatively by weakening the shell and the whole helmet as time goes by. When cleaning the gear should be immersed in hot water, scrub it and rinse with hot water.

Too much exposure to sunlight is not good as ultraviolet rays from the sun and the heat reduce the strength of the helmet. Keep your hat in a cool and if they are being transported from the factory to the market, they should be packaged well and placed far away from the rear window of the vehicle. In case you work in an environment where you are exposed to too much sunshine, ensure to replace the gear more often.

Type I hard hats reduce force of impact as a result of a blow got from the top of the head. Most caps that are manufactured fall under this type of wear. Types II reduce the force caused because of a blow received at the center or top of a persons head. The inside of this hat is lined with thick foam that has a high density.

Inspect the head gear you intend to buy before paying for it. Ensure that it does not have any scratches or damages. The shell should be elastic and the suspension should be well fitting with no cracks. Do not forget to check the inside of the helmet just to confirm that everything is fine before paying for it.

Inspect the suspension for cracks, cut straps or loss of softness. Keys should fit into the right slots. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer when assembling the wear. If the suspension has cracks or damaged you should take to an expert for services or replace it. Do not modify or drill holes on the helmet and avoid direct contact with electricity as this reduces the amount of protection that it offers to your head.

If the company is buying the hats in large quantities for their employees it is advisable to buy directly from the producer. This creates a sense of assurance that what you are purchasing for your employees is genuine. It is also cheaper when you purchase large quantities from the producer as opposed to buying them directly from the store.

If during the process of working the head gear got struck by a hard or sharp object then the covering should be replaced. This needs to be done irrespective of whether the damages are visible or not. These hats are designed to provide protection to the wearer therefore any damage or forceful impact will reduce the protection that the hard hats offers.




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