Hard Hats

  1. Types of Personal Protective Equipment

    Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is essential in keeping workers safe on the job. The kind of equipment needed depends on the type of industry and the job site itself. Here is an overview of different types of Personal Protective Equipment. Head – Hard hats protect workers from falling debris and electrical hazards. For protection from cold weather, there are hard hat liners that attach...
  2. Hard Hats Prevent Head Injuries on the Job

    Head injuries are among the most common and most dangerous forms of occupational injuries. Over 100,000 head injuries are reported every year and in many cases the victim was not wearing proper head protection. It’s important to wear the hard hats, safety glasses, earplugs or dist masks at all times when working in potentially hazardous environments. SafetyGear Online offers standard...
  3. Hard Hat Safety for Baseball Season

    The spring weather is arriving in some portions of the country. This means that baseball and softball teams are breaking out the bats, gloves, catcher’s equipment, and taking to the diamond to get ready for the upcoming season. Whether it’s the Major League players, or a tee-ball league for youngsters, baseball is in the air. When we say, “Baseball is...
  4. Seasonal Safety from Spring Hazards

    As the weather starts to break and more and more people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, it’s important to remember that the change of season also brings with it its own set of spring related hazards. We trade in snow and ice for sunshine and warmer temperatures, but we also encounter flooding, dangerous driving conditions, pedestrians, outdoor workers...
  5. It’s All in Your Head – Hard Hat History

    Hard hats have come a long way since they were first invented in the ship building industry. Then, builders would cover their everyday hats in tar and let it cure. This offered limited protection against falling debris, but it was a measure that saved the skills of many a shipyard workers. With a little ingenuity, hard-boiled hats came in. A...
  6. Protect Your Head - Always Use A Hard Hat

    It should go without saying that your head and what’s inside is pretty important and therefore is extremely invaluable to protect in order to prevent head injury. Wearing a hard hat, like the MK8 Evolution Hard Hat, is the first line of defense against head injuries on the job. A hard hat can protect your head from falling materials on a...
  7. Types of Protective Equipment You Should Be Using on the Job to Stay Safe

    Many types of jobs pose specific hazards to workers on site. Construction workers, roadside workers, emergency personnel, and others are constantly being placed in potentially dangerous situations while they’re doing their job. Whether they’re dealing with heavy equipment, are working from extreme heights, or are being exposed to roadside hazards, these workers need to be equipped with the proper gear...

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