There are numerous variables to consider when choosing proper head protection. A recent Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines various head protection options available, including Type I and Type II, stressing that “employers should evaluate workplace hazards to determine the most appropriate head protection for each situation.” ¹

The first step in selecting proper head protection is to conduct a hazard assessment, evaluating factors such as previous records of head injuries or near misses, impact and other risks including falling objects, lateral impact, electrical shock, or chemical splash, job-related tasks or applications, and environmental conditions.

Download this infographic for an overview of some of the most important factors to consider when choosing head protection, and a detailed look at the available Type I and Type II hard hat and safety helmet solutions available from MSA, the leader in industrial head protection, including:

• V-Gard H2™ Safety Helmet
• V-Gard H1™ Safety Helmet
• V-Gard C1® Hard Hat
• V-Gard® Hard Hat
• Skullgard® Hard Hat

1 https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/safety_helmet_shib.pdf