Which Is Hard Hat?

A hard hat is a type of helmet predominantly used in workplace environments such as industrial or construction sites to protect the head from injury due to falling objects, impact with other objects, debris, rain, and electric shock.

What is a hard hat called?

A hard hat is an article of personal protective clothing (PPE) used to protect the head from falling objects, impacts from falls, and other types of head trauma. So-called hard hats that do not provide adequate protection from falling objects or high impact blows to the head are known as "bump caps."

What do Type 1 hard hats protect?

Type I Hard Hats are intended to reduce the force of impact resulting from a blow only to the top of the head. This form of impact, for example, may result from a hammer or nail gun falling from above.