PPE Starts With Your Hard Hat SS062663

Hard hats protect crew members from falling or flying objects, electrical shock hazards, and unintentional hard hits against fixed objects if worn consistently and adequately.

OSHA rules state that Where falling object hazards are present, helmets (hard hats) must be worn. But that isn’t the only time that a hard hat may be required.

It is important that workers are aware of any possible hazards to their head such as:

• Falling objects such as parts, tools, packages, boxes, and other stored or racked materials
• Flying parts or particles from cutting, conveyor, or grinding operations
• Moving parts, pieces, or objects being handled by overhead lifting equipment such as gantry cranes
• Striking the front, sides, or top of the head by walking

This video will explain the different types of hard hats andwhen required.