Head Protection & benefits of Safety Helmet

Head injuries are caused by:

falling or flying objects
bumping your head against a fixed object
electrical shock and burns

Hazards to Head:
Falling or flying objects
Electrical conductors
Contamination from bloodborne pathogens
Sunburn and sunstroke
Cold temperatures

Head Protection:
Helmets are for the protection of employees from the impact of falling & flying
objects & from the limited electrical shock & fire burn.
Hard hats are common in industries. They are designed to protect against flying or
falling objects that would otherwise impact or penetrate the worker. Some hard
hats are equipped with accessories such as face shields and earmuffs. Hard hats
should be well-fitted.