According to OSHA 1926.100, “employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.” *

While this OSHA standard does not establish the specific testing criteria for protective helmets, it does require that protective helmets comply with the consensus standards issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Identifying the hazards of your jobsite and application, as well as understanding the differences between Type I and Type II head protection solutions, can help in the selection of PPE and compliance with industry guidelines.

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of industry standards, Type I and Type II head protection, and more.

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*https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.100