Hard Hats
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Durashell Cap Style Hard Hats, 6 Point Ratchet Suspension, each
DuraShell
$10.99Durashell Cap Style Hard Hats Keep your head safe! High Density Polyethylene Construction with brow and overhead foam pads for a snug comfortible fit. 6-point ratchet system assures a good fit. Just twist the knob to adjust to fit your...LB1406- SKU:
- LB1406
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Cap-Style
$10.99 -
Durashell Cap Style Hard Hats, 4 Point Ratchet Suspension, each
DuraShell
$10.99Durashell Cap Style Hard Hats, 4 Point Ratchet Suspension Keep your head protected High Density Polyethylene Construction with brow and overhead foam pads for added comfort. 4 point ratchet system allows for one-handed operation. Just...LB1404R- SKU:
- LB1404R
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Cap-Style
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Portwest PW52 Full Brim Premier Vented Hard Hat, each
Portwest
$17.29Portwest PW52 Full Brim Premier Hard Hat, Vented Full brim hard hat: Wide profile full brim hard hat protects the top of the head and provides extra protection against sun, glare, rain, debris and non-toxic splashes. Vented comfort - Ventilation...PW52- SKU:
- PW52
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Color:
- White
- Color:
- Orange
- Color:
- Blue
- Color:
- Red
- Color:
- Yellow
- Color:
- Lime
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class C
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Vented:
- Yes
- Style:
- Full Brim
$17.29 -
Full Brim Hard Hats, 6 point Ratchet Suspension, each
DuraShell
$12.99Durashell Full Brim Hard Hats More coverage from the sun and rain. High Density Polyethylene Construction to keep you safe. 6-point ratchet system assures a good fit. Just twist the knob to adjust to fit your head perfectly. Vertical...LB1416- SKU:
- LB1416
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Full Brim
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Portwest PS53 Height Endurance Hard Hat, 5 Color Options, ea
Portwest
$23.99Portwest PS53 Height Endurance Safety Hard Hat, ea Specially designed for working at height - Short-peak safety hard hat is light, compact, and comfortable with an unvented ABS shell. Safe for use with electrical applications - Electrical...PS53- SKU:
- PS53
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Color:
- Yellow
- Color:
- White
- Color:
- Orange
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Short Peak
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V-Gard Slotted Cap Style Hard Hat, Fas-Trac III Rachet Suspension, White, ea
MSA
$18.99MSA V-Gard Cap Style Hard Hat, White Eliminate Compression Headaches! High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Construction with UV inhibitor provides excellent shock absorption while staying lightweight. 4-point Fas-Trac III ratchet suspension...MSA-475358- SKU:
- MSA-475358
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Cap-Style
$18.99 -
Portwest PS54 Endurance Plus Hard Hat, Orange or White, ea
Portwest
$16.99Portwest PS54 Endurance Plus Helmet, Orange or White options, each Unvented Class E (electrical) hard hat - ABS hard hat shell for safe use with electrical applications. Designed to reduce the danger of contact with higher voltage conductors (tested...PS54- SKU:
- PS54
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Cap-Style
$16.99 -
Portwest PW02 Safety Pro Vented Hard Hat, each
Portwest
$15.99Portwest PW02 Safety Pro Hard Hat, Vented Cap-style hard hat: Cap-style hard hat protects the top of the head from impact hazards. ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 TYPE I Class C (Conductive, no electrical insulation; protection from impact hazards only). Vented...PW02- SKU:
- PW02
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Color:
- White
- Color:
- Orange
- Color:
- Blue
- Color:
- Red
- Color:
- Yellow
- Color:
- Lime
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class C
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Vented:
- Yes
- Style:
- Cap-Style
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V-Gard Slotted Full Brim Hard Hat, Fas-Trac III Rachet Suspension, White, ea
MSA
$24.99MSA V-Gard Full Brim Hard Hats Eliminate Compression Headaches! High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Construction with UV inhibitor provides excellent shock absorption while staying lightweight. 4-point Fas-Trac III ratchet suspension adjusts...MSA-475369- SKU:
- MSA-475369
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Full Brim
$24.99 -
Durashell Cap Style Hard Hats, 4 Point Pinlock Suspension, each
DuraShell
$10.99Durashell Cap Style Hard Hats Keep your head protected High Density Polyethylene Construction with brow and overhead foam pads for added comfort. 4 point pinlock system assures a snug fit. Just slide the nylon strap like you would a belt...LB140- SKU:
- LB140
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Pinlock
- Style:
- Cap-Style
$10.99 -
Portwest PS52 PW Full Brim Future Hard Hat, White, each
Portwest
$15.99Portwest PS52 PW Full Brim Future Hard Hat, White, each Full brim hard hat: Wide profile full brim hard hat protects the top of the head and provides extra protection against sun, glare, rain, debris and non-toxic splashes. Lightweight and...PS52- SKU:
- PS52
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Color:
- White
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Full Brim
$15.99 -
Portwest PS56 Full Brim Premier Hard Hat, each
Portwest
$16.99Portwest PS56 Full Brim Premier Hard Hat, each Full brim hard hat: Wide profile full brim HDPE hard hat protects the top of the head and provides extra protection against sun, glare, rain, debris and non-toxic splashes. Non-vented for extra protection...PS56- SKU:
- PS56
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Color:
- White
- Color:
- Orange
- Color:
- Blue
- Color:
- Red
- Color:
- Yellow
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Full Brim
$16.99 -
Portwest PV60 Peak View Rachet Vented Hard Hat, 8 Color Options, ea
Portwest
$24.99Portwest PV60 Peak View Rachet Vented Hard Hat, 8 Color Options, ea Maximum peripheral vision - Translucent shell hard hat allows wearer to see through sides and look up without the need to tilt the head. UV400 protection filters nearly 100% of...PV60- SKU:
- PV60
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type II Class C
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Vented:
- Yes
- Style:
- Cap-Style
- Color:
- Translucent
$24.99 -
Portwest PV64 Peak View Plus Ratchet Hard Hat, ea
Portwest
$24.99Portwest PV64 Peak View Plus Hard Hat, 8 Color Options, ea ANSI Type II Class G Hard Hat - Cap-style hard hat rated to reduce impact forces to top and sides of head and reduce exposure to low voltage conductors (up to 2,200 volts). EN 397...PV64- SKU:
- PV64
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type II Class G
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Cap-Style
- Color:
- Translucent
$24.99 -
Portwest PW01 Safety Pro Hard Hat, each
Portwest
$15.99Portwest PW01 Safety Pro Hard Hat, Vented ANSI Type I Class E Electrical Hard Hat - Cap-style hard hat rated designed protect from impact to the top of the head and to reduce the danger of contact with higher voltage conductors (tested at 20.000...PW01- SKU:
- PW01
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Color:
- White
- Color:
- Orange
- Color:
- Blue
- Color:
- Red
- Color:
- Yellow
- Color:
- Lime
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Class:
- Type I Class E
- Suspension:
- Ratchet
- Style:
- Cap-Style
$15.99
Hard Hats
OSHA Regulation 1915.155(a)(1) mandates the use of hard hats when employees may encounter falling debris. In this case, a 1979 statute says that construction worker can use a Class C Hard Hat even though it may not provide protection from electrical shock (Standard Number 1926.100). There haven't been many updates to the hard hat regulations since the 1970s. A recent change came in 2004 in which OSHA assured employers that Hard Hats are not required "when there is no exposure to head injury." No kidding. But a more mindful regulation came in 2009, when OSHA added testing for reverse donning, cold weather hard hats, and high visibility.
The principle behind common sense head protection has not changed since the 19th century. However, the material technology has. First, Bullard sold leather hard hats that failed to provide protection from falling debris. Shipbuilders would cover their hard hats with tar and leave them in the sun to bake to create a firm surface. Still, the baked tar film on top of the leather was not enough to protect from debris. Metal replaced leather, and construction at the Hoover Damn began with a Six Company Inc. mandate requiring hard hats. But by 1938 the first durable plastic hard hats were created to protect workers from electrical shock. The thermoplastics of the 1950s provided protection of up to 10,000 volts. After the invention of plastics, hard hats haven't changed much in form or function. The same regulations set in the 1970s still apply today, with tweaks. The same principle applies: fit the protection to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Hard Hat do you need?
Every hard hat must be marked with the name of manufacturer, the legend (ANSI Z89.1-1968), and the class designation according to ANSI (G, E, C). Since 1997, hard hats must contain information on the date of manufacturer, sizing instructions, and service-life care instructions.
OSHA has three classes of hard hats defined in ANSI Z89.1-1986:
- Class E - Electrical. Tested Against 20,000 Volts.
- Class G - General. Tested Against 2,200 Volts.
- Class C - Conductive. No dielectric protection.
There are two types of hard hats according to ANSI Z89.1-1986:
- Type 1 - Full Brim that encircles the hard hat.
- Type 2 - No encircling brim with an optional front brim.
Optional ANSI Testing Standards (ANSI Z89.1-2009):
- RD - Reverse Donning. Hard Hats marked with the Reverse Donning arrow can be worn front and backward. The manufacturer has tested the hard hat in both positions and maintain equitable standards.
- LT - Lower Temperature. Head protection meets testing requirement standards at -30°C (-22°F).
- HV - High Visibility. Hard hat meets ANSI high visibility standards through its reflective colors.
The colors of hard hats are not officially regulated, but a standard has emerged.
- Hi-Vis Orange - Construction, Road workers, Visitors.
- White - Site Managers, Foremen.
- Blue - Technical Operators, Electricians.
- Lime Green - Safety Inspectors, New workers.
- Red - Fire Officials
- Yellow - General labor
When should hard hats be replaced?
High-density polyethylene hard hats are durable. Still, manufactures are required to put an expiration date somewhere on the cap, sometimes inside in embossed lettering. Cracks, dents, and brittleness are all common sense signs to replace your hard hat before it expires. Anytime an impact causes damage to the material, it is best to replace. It is recommended after 4-5 years from the date of manufacturing to replace every hard hat regardless of wear. However, use your best judgment so as to not create unnecessary waste or cost. The goal of hard hats is head protection. Periodic cleaning can prevent discomfort and wear..