Recent research and design innovations coupled with advances in materials are paving the way for a new era of head protection. Hazards to workers' heads are widespread among industries as diverse as ...

WEARERS of hard hats will look and feel better as helmet manufacturers continue to develop products that improve comfort and ease of use. These innovations promise to lift the next generation of hard ...

The plastic hard hat is one of the most recognizable pieces of equipment on any construction site. That’s partly because of safety regulations that require workers to wear them. But it’s also because ...

The hard hat was designed 100 years ago as protective gear for miners and other laborers, but it has grown to become a symbol of status and masculinity. The original ...

It could be said that most professions have at least one definitive article of clothing — something that makes them readily identifiable by bystanders at a quick glance. One of the most distinctive ...

While some have an office job sitting in an air-conditioned room, HVAC workers go out there, face the dust, and work on the go — often in dangerous conditions. While working in the field has its own ...

Every day, thousands of workers across the country put on a hard hat as part of their work attire. And, while it may not be their favorite thing to wear, it’s an important piece of safety equipment ...