Choose The Right Hardhat

Hence what does this have to do with you? Maybe more than you understand. Even if you are not a lineman or electrician, your job might expose you to electrical hazards. And if you are not wearing

a non-conducting hardhat and other appropriate personal protective equipment, you can be gone in a flash.

All three classes of hardhats safeguard the head against injury from moving or fixed objects, but only Class E and Class G hardhats also safeguard against electrical hazards. If your work involves the potential risk for electrocution through head contact with electrical conductors, examine the label inside your hardhat.

• Class E (electrical) offers the maximum protection against electrocution, as it is rated to safeguard against exposure to high-voltage electrical conductors, to a maximum of 20,000 volts.
• Class G (general), the most familiar type of hardhat, has been tested to offer protection against low-voltage conductors, to a maximum of 2,200 volts.
• Class C (conductive) hardhats offer no electrical protection.

Choose the right hardhat for your job. But remember, staying safe is not just a matter of using your hardhat. You must use your head, as well.