For those that work on a construction site, it is a requirement to wear suitable head protection. Safety helmets are an essential part of your PPE if you work in an environment where your head is at risk of impact injury or other hazards.
As the weather is beginning to change, a large number of construction workers become tempted to wear a hoodie or hat under their safety helmet in order to keep warm. However, by doing this they are compromising the fit of their safety helmet, interfering with the fit of the strap and endangering themselves. A safety helmet should fit snugly against the wearers head. If you put something between the head and the helmet lining, it can cause the helmet to move around, increasing the potential for an accident.
If you choose to wear a hoodie under your safety helmet you will narrow your field of vision, which will increase your chances of having a tripping accident or collision. Wearing a hat or hoodie underneath a safety helmet also means that it will not be fitted properly according to the manufacturer’s safety requirements.
We advise you to only use manufacturer approved head warmers under your safety helmet, such as the JSP Cold Weather Helmet Warmer. This will ensure you receive the best possible fit for your safety helmet without compromising on safety.
If you look after your safety helmet and treat it right, then you’ll get the most out of it. This handy guide to taking care of your safety helmet will help you by offering advice on inspecting it regularly and storing it properly.
At Work & Wear Direct we supply head protection and safety helmets from well-known brands including Beeswift head protection and JSP safety helmets, which are manufactured under a worldwide QMS (Quality Management System) and meet the latest European and international safety standards.
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