Hard Hats

Hard Hats

Highway work zones carry a number of potential hazards. Consider safety issues that come with construction jobs in general and then factor in high speed traffic, night time work, exposure to the elements and additional hazards that road crews face. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is essential on the job site, along with safe working procedures and engineering guards, to ensure worker safety.

The list of hazards for road crews is long, so here is a checklist of industrial supplies and the industrial clothing that will serve as PPE.

Industrial Clothing As PPE

The clothing that workers wear on the job counts for a large portion of comprehensive personal protection equipment. Industrial clothing covers the majority of the body and with the right materials and accessories will provide a significant layer of protection. At the basic level, heavy duty apparel will provide protection against cuts and abrasions along with weather and temperature conditions.

Industrial clothing is the foundation of visibility on the job site. When working at night or during either of the twilight rush hours, motorists traveling at highway speeds will have difficulty spotting workers and stopping their vehicles if necessary. In fact, motorists will need about 1200 feet of stopping distance. High visibility clothing is designed to offer roadside visibility up to a minimum of 1200 feet. Visibility work standards require the use of retro-reflective materials on the chest, arms, and legs to outline a worker.

Specialty apparel is also used to address other hazards on the job. Even in construction, there are fire hazards present. Gasoline and diesel fuels all have the potential to emit flammable vapors that can ignite if not stored correctly. Paints and solvents are also flammable along with resins and epoxies. Hot work carries the potential of flash fires and arc fires, both of which occur in only an instant but are still life-threatening. Flame resistant clothing and coatings will reduce the severity of fire and heat related injuries. Self-extinguishing, non conductive and non flammable materials and coatings will save lives.

Integrating Head, Face, And Eye Protection

Safety culture has come a long way over the years and one of the best advances has been the ubiquitous use of hard hats. Across every job site, workers are wearing hard hats around the clock, offering the best protection against nearly any impact blow to the head. Hard hats have also evolved to being able to support a number of personal protective functions with accessories and attachments.

Being able to integrate many safety features into one piece of equipment is essential for ensuring good safety practices and that PPE is actually used as instructed. Hardhats can be outfitted with ear plugs, ear muffs, face shields, goggles, and welder's masks in order to extend protection to the face, eyes, and ears.

When using PPE to protect these vital areas, all equipment needs to be routinely inspected. Hardhats should be replaced after sustaining any major blow, even if it does not appear to be damaged. Do not drill holes into a hard hat or clean them with strong detergents or solvents. Avoid using paint or stickers on them as well. Always get a new hard hat after the expiration date; even the sun's UV rays can break down plastic over a long enough period of time.

The same procedures apply to face and eye protection. Safety eyewear needs to provide protection to the front and side of the face and should fit securely. Any damaged equipment should be replaced and any glasses that have become too scratched as to impede vision need to be swapped out as well.

Fall Protection Industrial Supplies

Falling hazards are also a major concern on highway jobs. Whether work is being done on a bridge, poles or lights are being installed, or trenches are being dug for underground work, the potential for an injury due to a fall has to be addressed.

Fall arrest systems and lanyards are the best protection against falls, but only if they are used properly. Boyd belts should only be used for positioning and not for fall protection. Lanyards have to be securely tied off to a structure that can support at least five times the weight of the worker and need to be secured above his head. The guideline for the minimum height where fall protection is required continues to come down, and some standards are beginning to suggest even a potential fall of four feet requires protection. Always stay up to date on the latest local, state, and federal laws.

A safe job site requires that, for every hazard, some form of protection and prevention has to be provided. Making of checklist of all of the necessary industrial supplies makes it easier to provide that level of safety on any job site.

Greg Palmer is an author for Reid Supply, an industrial supplies distribution company with a 60 year history supplying customers in all 50 states and over 40 countries with tools and industrial clothing.

Hard Hats $15.49 Hard hats with pin lock adjustment are designed to protect the head from impact and penetration. Hard hats have an adjustable inner ring with brow pad, making an easy fit. One size fits all. Make of heavy-duty polyethylene. Choose from 6 colors.

Hard Hats At Rest $29.99 Mandé Peer Hard Hats At Rest - Photographic Print

Bullard Hard Hats And Lights $14.5 High quality hard hats and flashlights. Durable polyethylene hard hats have a 6-point pinlock suspension design that conforms to the head and allows greater comfort and shock absorption Standard hard hats available in White, Red, Blue, Green or Yellow High visibility hard hats available in fluorescent Green, Orange, and Yellow with 360° reflective striping Light clip fits into these slotted hard hats Corrosion proof Streamlight® flashlight has an LED technology beam that penetrates water, smoke, fog and dust Light available in Black or Yellow.

Bullard Hard Hats $14.5 High quality and great comfort hard hats can hold an LED flashlight. Durable polyethylene hard hats have a 6-point pinlock suspension design that conforms to the head and offers greater comfort and shock absorption Standard hard hats available in white, red, blue, green or yellow High visibility hard hats available in fluorescent green, orange, and yellow with 360° reflective striping Light clip fits into slotted hard hats Corrosion proof streamlight® flashlight has an LED technology beam that penetrates water, smoke, fog and dust Light available in black or yellow

Type II Hard Hats $41.19 Type II hard hats prevent harmful head injuries while being lightweight and comfortable. Hard hats are designed to protect the front, back and sides of the head. Conform to all OSHA and ANSI Z89.1-1997 requirements for impact, penetration, and electrical insulation. Type II hats have an added foam liner for protection from lateral impacts. Available in 5 colors (White, Red, Blue, Yellow and Orange) Available in pin lock or ratchet type.

Hard Hats Required Sign $17.79 Caution hard hats required when this machine is running signs help avoid dangerous situations by requiring necessary safety equipment and precautions. Wording - HARD HATS REQUIRED WHEN THIS EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING HARD HAT SYMBOL Color - Black / Yellow Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic, Plastic 2-Way, Plastic 3-Way Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Type I Hard Hats $15.49 Type I hard hats prevent harmful head injuries while being lightweight and comfortable. Pin-lock style class I hats provide protection from impact and penetration of objects to the top of the hat. Meets ANSI Z89.1-2003 Type I Class E, G and C requirements. High-density polyethylene hard hat with pin lock adjustment. Feature 4 point nylon suspension, ran trough and side slots for easy attachement of accessories. Choose from 6 colors.

Harley-Davidson® Hard Hats $34.1 Top-of-the-line safety hard hats. Harley-Davidson® Flames hard hats feature high-gloss, black shell with realistic flame design and the Harley-Davidson® bar and shield logo imprinted on the front Harley-Davidson® Racing offer high-gloss, metallic silver shell with checkered flag, Harley-Davidson® racing graphic with black and orange detail Both feature ratchet adjustment and cushioned sweatband Meet ANSI Z89.1-2003 High Impact for Type 1 and Electrical Class G and E

Danger Hard Hats Construction Signs $17.79 Danger hard hats construction signs require hard hats be worn. Wording - DANGER HARD HATS MUST BE WORN ON SITEColor - Black / Red / WhiteHeader - DangerLanguage - EnglishMaterial - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, MagneticSize - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20"Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Notice Hard Hats Construction Signs $17.79 Notice hard hats construction signs require fall protection and hard hats to be worn when working on scaffolding. Wording - NOTICE HARD HATS AND FALL PROTECTION MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING ON SCAFFOLDINGColor - Black / Blue / WhiteHeader - NoticeLanguage - EnglishMaterial - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, MagneticSize - 10" x 7", 14" x 10", 20" x 14"Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Safety Glasses And Hard Hats Sign $17.79 Safety glasses and hard hats signs require employees to wear both protective glasses and hard hats in the facility to ensure safety. Wording -DANGER SAFETY GLASSES AND HARD HATS REQUIRED IN THIS AREA Color - Black / Red / White Header - Danger Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic, Plastic 2-Way, Plastic 3-Way Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Caution Hard Hats Required Labels $25.99 Caution hard hats required labels limit head injuries by instructing employees to wear proper equipment. Caution hard hats required labels feature peel and press adhesive backing. Remind employees to wear proper safety equipment. Label is 3-1/2"h x 5"w. Sold in packages of 5 identical labels. Label reads: Caution hard hats required.

Hard Hats at a Construction Site, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania $39.99 Lynn Johnson Hard Hats at a Construction Site, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Photographic Print

Notice Hard Hats Required Sign $17.79 Notice hard hats required in this area signs help avoid dangerous situations by requiring necessary safety equipment and precautions. Wording - NOTICE HARD HATS REQUIRED IN THIS AREA Color - Black / Blue / White Header - Notice Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic, Plastic 2-Way, Plastic 3-Way Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Sperian Alpha® Cap Hard Hats $12.41 Heavy-duty hard hats Sperian Alpha® Cap hard hats have ratchet suspension with nylon straps. These include replaceable, sponge-padded sweatband and downward-angled nape strap for secure fit. Meet ANSI Z89.1-2009, Type 1, Class G and E standards. Feature dielectric design, universal accessory slots for cap attachments, low-profile, high-density polyethylene shell, and patented shock-absorbing hangers.

Caution Hard Hats Required Sign $17.79 Caution hard hats required in this area signs help avoid dangerous situations by requiring necessary safety equipment and precautions. Wording - CAUTION HARD HATS REQUIRED IN THIS AREA Color - Black / Yellow Header - Caution Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic, Plastic 2-Way, Plastic 3-Way Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Danger Hard Hats Required Sign $43.69 Danger construction area hard hats required heavy-duty signs stand up to harsh elements and warn of dangerous working conditions. Wording - DANGER HARD HATS REQUIRED. Color - Black/White/Red. Header - Danger. Language - English. Material - Aluminum, Steel, Polypropelene. Reflectivity - Reflective or Non-Reflective. Size - 12"h x 18"w, 18"h x 24"w. Lifetime guarantee with optional Duroshield Topcoat.

Occunomix Vulcan® Cowboy Hard Hats $23.01 UV- and rain-protective cowboy hats. OccuNomix Vulcan® cowboy hard hats are water-resistant. Have one size but fit most and comply with ANSI Z89.1, Type 1, Class E, G and C standards. High-density polyethylene outer shell that resist penetration. Features include custom-curled extra wide brim for UV and rain protection plus vintage-inspired pinch-front top for authentic cowboy appeal.

Hard Hats Required Fiberglass Sign $43.39 Caution hard hats required fiberglass signs remind employees and visitors to wear proper equipment when entering an area. Guaranteed for 15 years! Wording: "Caution Hard Hats Required". Sign withstands rusting, fading, chipping, shattering and peeling for 15 years. Completely resistant to chemicals, abrasion and graffiti damage; indoors or out. Vandalproof letters and graphics are permanently encapsulated within .100"-thick fiberglass. Withstands temperatures from -40 ° F to 190 ° F. Supplied with 4 corner mounting holes. 10"h x 14"w.

Hats $7.49 Hats

Stop Hard Hats Required Sign $20.19 Stop hard hats required beyond this point signs help avoid dangerous situations by requiring necessary safety equipment and precautions. Wording - STOP HARD HAT REQUIRED BEYOND THIS POINT Color - Black / Red / White Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic Size - 12" x 12" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Bullard® Classic Series Hard Hats $16.51 Hard hats give relief without sacrificing protection. Standard 1" (2.54 cm) wide seamless nylon straps increase balance and comfort. Model C30 has a 6-point, self-sizing suspension with pinlock adjustment. Models C30R and C33R has a 6-point, Flex-Gear® suspensions with ratchet adjustment. Replacement brow pads available (sold separately) Meets ANSI Z89.1-2003, Type I, Class E and G.

Hard Hats, Rednecks, and Macho Men $24.95 Everywhere you look in 1970s American cinema, you find white working-class men. They bring a violent conclusion to Easy Rider, murdering the film's representatives of countercultural alienation and disaffection. They lurk in the Georgia woods of Deliverance, attacking outsiders in a manner that evokes the South's recent history of racial violence and upheaval. They haunt the singles nightclubs of Looking for Mr. Goodbar, threatening the film's newly liberated heroine with patriarchal violence. They strut through the disco clubs of Saturday Night Fever, dancing to music whose roots in post-Stonewall homosexuality invite ambiguity that the men ignore. Hard Hats, Rednecks, and Macho Men argues that the persistent appearance of working-class characters in these and other films of the 1970s reveals the powerful role class played in the key social and political developments of the decade, such as the decline of the New Left and counterculture, the re-emergence of the South as the Sunbelt, and the rise of the women's and gay liberation movements. Examining the "youth cult" film, the neo-Western "southern," and the "new nightlife" film, Nystrom shows how these cinematic renderings of white working-class masculinity actually tell us more about the crises facing the middle class during the 1970s than about working-class experience itself. Hard Hats thus demonstrates how these representations of the working class serve as fantasies about a class Other-fantasies that offer imaginary resolutions to middle-class anxieties provoked by the decade's upheavals. Drawing on examples of iconic films from the era-Saturday Night Fever, Cruising, Five Easy Pieces, and Walking Tall, among others-Nystrom presents an incisive, evocative study of class and American cinema during one of the nation's most tumultuous decades.

Employees Must Wear Hard Hats Sign $17.79 Notice employees must wear hard hats signs help avoid dangerous situations by requiring necessary safety equipment and precautions. Wording - NOTICE EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HARD HATS HARD HAT SYMBOL Color - Black / Blue / White Header - Notice Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic, Plastic 2-Way, Plastic 3-Way Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Hats, Hats, Hats By Morris, Ann/ Heyman, Ken (PHT) $11.86 Introduces a variety of hats, from soft and hard hats to snuggly and hooded hats Author: Morris, Ann/ Heyman, Ken (PHT) Series Title: Around the World Series Publication Date: 1993/05/01 Binding Type: Paperback Grade Level: Preschool Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 9.75 Height: 8.50

Danger Construction Area Hard Hats Required Signs $17.79 Danger construction area signs require employees to wear hard hats and eye protection at all times in the facility. Wording - DANGER CONSTRUCTION AREA HARD HATS AND EYE PROTECTION REQUIRED Color - Black / Red / White Header - Danger Language - English Material - Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Foam Adhesive, Adhesive Vinyl, Magnetic Size - 7" x 10", 10" x 14", 14" x 20" Lifetime Guarantee available with optional Duroshield Topcoat

Safety Slogan Hard Hat Labels - Hard Hats Protect Smart Heads $2.7 Creative messages and graphics encourage safety. Seton's safety slogan hard hat labels are 2-1/4" diameter and made of durable weatherproof vinyl Designed to be used on hard hats, but can be used on tool boxes, lockers, file cabinets, or anywhere you want to reinforce a safety message Label reads "Hard Hats Protect Smart Heads"

MSA V-Gard® Full-Brim Hard Hats $12.41 Hard hats give relief without sacrificing protection. Designed with accessory slots to accommodate add-on features. Cushionare sweatband and adjustable crown straps. Fas-Trac®: 4-point webbed system with ratchet adjustment and large knob for easy adjustment. Staz-On®: 4-point webbed system with pinlock adjustment. Meets ANSI Z891.1-2003, Type 1, Class E. V-Gard caps and hats with Fas-Trac® suspension also meet CSA Z94.1-2005 Class.

Careers for Hard Hats & Other Constructive Types $12.95 Careers for Hard Hats and Other Constructive Types takes an enticing look at the possibilities and training requirements for dozens of jobs involving a wide variety of popular hobbies and interests. The book provides expert advice on how readers can put their construction knowledge to work in the career of their dreams.