Dear Seniors, Any color coding should be followed for Safety Helmets for different category of people? If so pls. tell what is it. Thanks in advance. Regards, SSM
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Red is normally used by Fire team members, green is used by First Aiders/medical staff, white helmets for all other staff. Regards,
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Actually, there is nothing to do with the color of helmets. It's for the protection of the organization's greatest asset - the head. Though one can use colors for easy identification of persons or employees.
The following colors can be assigned:
- Red: Firefighters or Electricians
- Green: First Aiders or Utility Operators
- Yellow: Workers or All
- White: Staff or Visitors
- Blue: Contract Workers or Casuals
The choice is yours.
Regards,
Sachin Thorat
From India, Voreppe
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The following colors can be assigned:
- Red: Firefighters or Electricians
- Green: First Aiders or Utility Operators
- Yellow: Workers or All
- White: Staff or Visitors
- Blue: Contract Workers or Casuals
The choice is yours.
Regards,
Sachin Thorat
From India, Voreppe
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Dear SSM,
My suggestion is as follows:
- Employee - White (marked with Name & Blood group)
- Visitors - White (marked as VISITOR)
- Contract Workmen - Yellow
- Safety - Green
- Electrician, Security, Blaster, Driver & Fire - Red
If you are selecting helmets, opt for FRP Helmets. They provide better protection than any other material.
Thank you.
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My suggestion is as follows:
- Employee - White (marked with Name & Blood group)
- Visitors - White (marked as VISITOR)
- Contract Workmen - Yellow
- Safety - Green
- Electrician, Security, Blaster, Driver & Fire - Red
If you are selecting helmets, opt for FRP Helmets. They provide better protection than any other material.
Thank you.
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Dear SSM,
Mr. Hami, Mr. Sam, Mr. Sachin, Mr. PBR, and Mr. Dipil have provided a solution to your query. OSHA does not require any particular colors for helmets as per our requirements, and for easy identification, we will use different colors of hard hats. However, OSHA suggests using high-visibility colored hard hats, which is why we mostly use yellow, red, green, and white.
I have heard that EM-385 has some standard colors for hard hats, but I do not have any proof. I mentioned that section below. If anyone has a document specifying standard colors, please share it on this thread to help our EHS professionals. Again, I want to emphasize that I do not have any proof for this; I heard it from my friends. If I do get any documentation, I will share it with everyone.
ER 385-1-6 Standard Color and Markings for Hard Hats
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Mr. Hami, Mr. Sam, Mr. Sachin, Mr. PBR, and Mr. Dipil have provided a solution to your query. OSHA does not require any particular colors for helmets as per our requirements, and for easy identification, we will use different colors of hard hats. However, OSHA suggests using high-visibility colored hard hats, which is why we mostly use yellow, red, green, and white.
I have heard that EM-385 has some standard colors for hard hats, but I do not have any proof. I mentioned that section below. If anyone has a document specifying standard colors, please share it on this thread to help our EHS professionals. Again, I want to emphasize that I do not have any proof for this; I heard it from my friends. If I do get any documentation, I will share it with everyone.
ER 385-1-6 Standard Color and Markings for Hard Hats
Keep on sharing.
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ER 385-1-6 Standard Color and Markings for Hardhats is for U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is not applicable for all. Regards Subhendra
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For workmen, Yellow For maintenance, Blue For staff, white For signalmen / riggers, brown For fire watch, red Peddi V R
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Very well said, Mr. Sachin Thorat. It's the safety that is more important than colors, and the codes given by him are also perfect. One addition I'd like to make is that some pharmaceutical companies provide helmets to their field sales employees with their logo and a reflector for riding safely at night.
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Yes I also agree with you. This also visible identification of the different CATAGORY OF EMPLOYEES
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Dear SSB,
You are right; it's only applicable for Corps of Engineers sites. Nowadays, those who work overseas, especially in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, Kenya, etc., mostly work with US Corps of Engineers sites. So, if you have that EM-385 document, please share it with us, especially since it would be helpful for me.
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You are right; it's only applicable for Corps of Engineers sites. Nowadays, those who work overseas, especially in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, Kenya, etc., mostly work with US Corps of Engineers sites. So, if you have that EM-385 document, please share it with us, especially since it would be helpful for me.
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Dear Peddi,
As I was going through this thread, a thought popped into my mind. Why did you mention that safety professionals should wear a GREEN-colored hardhat? Is there any law stating this? What is the reason behind using the color green? Why not white, red, or any other color? I am not aware of the rationale behind this. If anyone has any insights, please share.
Thanks in advance.
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As I was going through this thread, a thought popped into my mind. Why did you mention that safety professionals should wear a GREEN-colored hardhat? Is there any law stating this? What is the reason behind using the color green? Why not white, red, or any other color? I am not aware of the rationale behind this. If anyone has any insights, please share.
Thanks in advance.
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Dear Raghu,
For safety professionals, green color indicates soothing, soft, and easily identifiable characteristics. There is no specific law or reason for this; it is simply a convention. Green color is often used internationally to communicate safety and demonstrate safety measures.
Regards,
Peddi V R
"Work of any kind, keep safety in mind"
From United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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For safety professionals, green color indicates soothing, soft, and easily identifiable characteristics. There is no specific law or reason for this; it is simply a convention. Green color is often used internationally to communicate safety and demonstrate safety measures.
Regards,
Peddi V R
"Work of any kind, keep safety in mind"
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Dear Peddi,
Thank you for the quick reply. However, a question has arisen in my mind. For example, in Indian EHS professionals, most safety department personnel use green hats, but all EHS supervisors and managers only use white hats. Why is that?
Raghu
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Thank you for the quick reply. However, a question has arisen in my mind. For example, in Indian EHS professionals, most safety department personnel use green hats, but all EHS supervisors and managers only use white hats. Why is that?
Raghu
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Dear Raghu,
This is a typical mentality, to show superiority or indifference etc. No other reason, but in my view, everyone from EHS professionals from bottom to top should wear a green helmet irrespective of their grades. Uniformity should be maintained.
To bring discipline and uniformity, we have to live by setting an example beginning from self.
Regards,
Peddi V R
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This is a typical mentality, to show superiority or indifference etc. No other reason, but in my view, everyone from EHS professionals from bottom to top should wear a green helmet irrespective of their grades. Uniformity should be maintained.
To bring discipline and uniformity, we have to live by setting an example beginning from self.
Regards,
Peddi V R
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Dear Peddi,
Thank you very much for the quick response. Anyone who wants to raise questions on this thread, please come forward; otherwise, we will close this thread.
Please come forward, members. Thank you all for your participation.
Best regards, [Your Name]
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Thank you very much for the quick response. Anyone who wants to raise questions on this thread, please come forward; otherwise, we will close this thread.
Please come forward, members. Thank you all for your participation.
Best regards, [Your Name]
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Red - Safety/Fire Department
Blue - Maintenance (welder/fitter/electrician, etc.)
Orange - Executive Level (Technical)
White - Visitors/Management
Yellow - Workers
Green - Head of the company (CEO, CMD, President)
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Blue - Maintenance (welder/fitter/electrician, etc.)
Orange - Executive Level (Technical)
White - Visitors/Management
Yellow - Workers
Green - Head of the company (CEO, CMD, President)
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good discussion indeed thanks for sharing the ideas. well we usually use orange helmet for visitors and voilet helmet for crane and other dirvers. regards mannu bhai
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Hi all,
Nice discussion. In fact, color coding is done to identify different categories of employees, as discussed. It gives us the advantage of identifying a new person on the shop floor. Is he a visitor? Or an EHS guy? Or first aid, like this.
One more advantage is that during any kind of emergencies or accidents, we can identify the rescue team, first aid team, and approach them immediately for help instead of searching for persons.
We use:
Red: fire fighting and rescue team
Green: EHS
White: Visitors
Yellow: Contractors
Blue: Company Employees.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
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Nice discussion. In fact, color coding is done to identify different categories of employees, as discussed. It gives us the advantage of identifying a new person on the shop floor. Is he a visitor? Or an EHS guy? Or first aid, like this.
One more advantage is that during any kind of emergencies or accidents, we can identify the rescue team, first aid team, and approach them immediately for help instead of searching for persons.
We use:
Red: fire fighting and rescue team
Green: EHS
White: Visitors
Yellow: Contractors
Blue: Company Employees.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
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Dear Raghu,
The question you asked - Why is green colour being used by safety professionals - was thought-provoking for me as well. I don't know the exact answer. I have discussed it with many people, but they have not given me a satisfactory answer.
Mr. Peddi VR has provided an answer regarding this, but I am still looking forward to more insights. If anyone knows more about the same, please shed some light on this.
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The question you asked - Why is green colour being used by safety professionals - was thought-provoking for me as well. I don't know the exact answer. I have discussed it with many people, but they have not given me a satisfactory answer.
Mr. Peddi VR has provided an answer regarding this, but I am still looking forward to more insights. If anyone knows more about the same, please shed some light on this.
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i agree with abhay, that is the reason why we kept green for EHS & red for danger so it is for fire & rescue team. Regards, Hansa Vyas
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Dear All,
Green color is creative and it gives a soothing effect to the eyes. Since it is a requirement for EHS professionals to be creative while executing tasks to anticipate imminent dangers and hazards and implement control measures before incidents occur.
Primary colors like red, yellow, and blue are alarming and cautionary, so these should be designated for operations, maintenance personnel, and others involved in hazardous operations.
Soft colors like white should be assigned to office staff, supervisors, and managers.
Thanks,
Peddi V R
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Green color is creative and it gives a soothing effect to the eyes. Since it is a requirement for EHS professionals to be creative while executing tasks to anticipate imminent dangers and hazards and implement control measures before incidents occur.
Primary colors like red, yellow, and blue are alarming and cautionary, so these should be designated for operations, maintenance personnel, and others involved in hazardous operations.
Soft colors like white should be assigned to office staff, supervisors, and managers.
Thanks,
Peddi V R
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I am following the color codes like this. White - Engineers, Supervisors, Visitors Yellow - Labors Green - Safety Officers Blue - Operators \Red/ orange - Electricians...
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Dear Friends,
Nice discussion.
Let me write a few points.
Color coding is not available anywhere internationally. Each company makes its choice based on the recommendation of HSE/Security and Administration.
However, from the point of ergonomics, the following points are guidelines for selectors.
In the man-machine-environment system, we learn that man responds to a given stimulus. For many situations, a generalized response is given. For example, most Indians expect a light switch to be turned by flipping the switch "down" and off by an "up" movement, while most Americans expect the opposite. A clockwise motion generally refers to an increase. These responses are called "population stereotypes," common behavior responses shared by nearly everyone in the population.
In occupational safety, population stereotypes are particularly important for hazard identification and recognition through various warning systems. Ideally, a visual or auditory warning system should utilize known associations for words (Danger, Caution, and Warning) and colors (red, yellow, green, blue) to specify the degree of hazard associated with a specific industrial condition. Research has shown that workers associate different degrees of hazard with various visual hazard alert cues. For instance, danger signs (color coded red) elicit a higher level of hazard association than caution signs (color coded yellow). Similarly, THINK signs (color coded green) elicit a higher level of hazard association than NOTICE signs (color coded blue).
It can be very useful to use different colors or helmet shapes to identify the category of personnel on the site (construction site, plants, etc.). This differentiation can be important for security and internal organization to easily distinguish between production workers and operators, supervisors, plant/department managers, security officers, maintenance technicians, emergency personnel, etc. Helmets can also be customized with logos or stickers for easier identification.
The clue:
1. Fire extinguishers, fire warnings, etc., are red. What color helmet would you choose for a firefighter's helmet?
2. Green cross, green triangle, etc., are safety logos internationally. What color would you prefer for helmets for safety staff?
It is up to your company to choose the colors based on recommendations from respective departments. Do you have a say in it as a safetyman?
Ref: A.P.M. For Industrial Operations
Regards,
Kesava Pillai
From India, Kollam
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Nice discussion.
Let me write a few points.
Color coding is not available anywhere internationally. Each company makes its choice based on the recommendation of HSE/Security and Administration.
However, from the point of ergonomics, the following points are guidelines for selectors.
In the man-machine-environment system, we learn that man responds to a given stimulus. For many situations, a generalized response is given. For example, most Indians expect a light switch to be turned by flipping the switch "down" and off by an "up" movement, while most Americans expect the opposite. A clockwise motion generally refers to an increase. These responses are called "population stereotypes," common behavior responses shared by nearly everyone in the population.
In occupational safety, population stereotypes are particularly important for hazard identification and recognition through various warning systems. Ideally, a visual or auditory warning system should utilize known associations for words (Danger, Caution, and Warning) and colors (red, yellow, green, blue) to specify the degree of hazard associated with a specific industrial condition. Research has shown that workers associate different degrees of hazard with various visual hazard alert cues. For instance, danger signs (color coded red) elicit a higher level of hazard association than caution signs (color coded yellow). Similarly, THINK signs (color coded green) elicit a higher level of hazard association than NOTICE signs (color coded blue).
It can be very useful to use different colors or helmet shapes to identify the category of personnel on the site (construction site, plants, etc.). This differentiation can be important for security and internal organization to easily distinguish between production workers and operators, supervisors, plant/department managers, security officers, maintenance technicians, emergency personnel, etc. Helmets can also be customized with logos or stickers for easier identification.
The clue:
1. Fire extinguishers, fire warnings, etc., are red. What color helmet would you choose for a firefighter's helmet?
2. Green cross, green triangle, etc., are safety logos internationally. What color would you prefer for helmets for safety staff?
It is up to your company to choose the colors based on recommendations from respective departments. Do you have a say in it as a safetyman?
Ref: A.P.M. For Industrial Operations
Regards,
Kesava Pillai
From India, Kollam
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Color code for Safety Helmets: Yellow: labors White: Engineers, Supervisors, Visitors Red: Electricians Blue: Operators Green: Safety
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Dear Kesava Pillai Sir,
Really great reply again to such a silly topic. I was not expecting even your participation in this thread, but as always, you come up with some new ideas.
Population stereotypes were new to me, and the clue was enough to explain the topic to any other person. It will be in mind, and I will not forget such clues.
Thanks, and hope to learn more from you.
From India
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Really great reply again to such a silly topic. I was not expecting even your participation in this thread, but as always, you come up with some new ideas.
Population stereotypes were new to me, and the clue was enough to explain the topic to any other person. It will be in mind, and I will not forget such clues.
Thanks, and hope to learn more from you.
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Dear Dipil Sir,
Please don't take it otherwise, but I don't agree with your suggestion to go in for FRP helmets, as these helmets maybe very much protective in high temperature areas like Steel Plants or where melting zones but if we are talking about construction safety, than FRP helmets are not a good choice because, they don't break with the impact of anything coming on to the users head therefore transmitting the whole impact on tt the nape of the user.
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Ravi
From India, Chandigarh
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Please don't take it otherwise, but I don't agree with your suggestion to go in for FRP helmets, as these helmets maybe very much protective in high temperature areas like Steel Plants or where melting zones but if we are talking about construction safety, than FRP helmets are not a good choice because, they don't break with the impact of anything coming on to the users head therefore transmitting the whole impact on tt the nape of the user.
Regards,
Ravi
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Dear Ravi
First of all thanks a lot for come up with your frank comment... This should be the spirit of all the young safety professional including me... Then only we can have a debate and a great discussion and all can learn new things... If we are wrong there is many seniors who will correct us and will show the right path...
I am dis-agreeing with your comment... Please go through the below which is self explanatory and come up with your comment so as to further discuss on this topic:
The standard protective helmet is often referred to as hard hat or safety helmet. Care should be taken to ensure that each helmet is manufactured to the accepted standard and it is of a suitable type for the work being carried out. Safety helmet must be able to resist penetration, absorb the shock of a blow and protect against electrical shock.
It comprises:-
1. A hard shell having a smoothly finished outer surface. The used material shall be reinforced fibreglass and resin-impregnated textiles which has higher strength than the other materials.
2. An adjustable ratchet type cradle or suspension system which encircles the head. It is usually of plastic/Nylon construction and adjustable to a variety of sizes between 540-640mm. This cradle is a major component in absorbing the energy from any impact.
3. A headband which contacts the wearer’s head at the forehead area. The headband should have Minimum 6 Point system head harness for better comfort & Fit. The helmet shall be provided with sweat band.
4. The safety helmet shall have the “rain gutter” system to clear the pouring rain water during rains.
5. The safety helmet should be legibly and durably embossed with the year, quarter of manufacturer & BIS Mark.
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First of all thanks a lot for come up with your frank comment... This should be the spirit of all the young safety professional including me... Then only we can have a debate and a great discussion and all can learn new things... If we are wrong there is many seniors who will correct us and will show the right path...
I am dis-agreeing with your comment... Please go through the below which is self explanatory and come up with your comment so as to further discuss on this topic:
The standard protective helmet is often referred to as hard hat or safety helmet. Care should be taken to ensure that each helmet is manufactured to the accepted standard and it is of a suitable type for the work being carried out. Safety helmet must be able to resist penetration, absorb the shock of a blow and protect against electrical shock.
It comprises:-
1. A hard shell having a smoothly finished outer surface. The used material shall be reinforced fibreglass and resin-impregnated textiles which has higher strength than the other materials.
2. An adjustable ratchet type cradle or suspension system which encircles the head. It is usually of plastic/Nylon construction and adjustable to a variety of sizes between 540-640mm. This cradle is a major component in absorbing the energy from any impact.
3. A headband which contacts the wearer’s head at the forehead area. The headband should have Minimum 6 Point system head harness for better comfort & Fit. The helmet shall be provided with sweat band.
4. The safety helmet shall have the “rain gutter” system to clear the pouring rain water during rains.
5. The safety helmet should be legibly and durably embossed with the year, quarter of manufacturer & BIS Mark.
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My suggestion as follows: To all staff-White fire & Electrical-Red ESH - Green All workers-yellow Con-workers-blue Visitors-Orange
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Dear Dipil Sir,
Good Morning,
I am very much with you on all the 5 points written by your goodself, but the issue once again is as under :
If something falls on my FRP helmet (considering that it will not break due to the material used in its making Point No. 1) where will the whole impact come ?
If something falls on my HDPE helmet and it breaks (deflecting the impact of the fall and dissipating the energy of the impact towards the ground or away from my head) What do you feel kindly comment.
Regards,
Ravi
From India, Chandigarh
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Good Morning,
I am very much with you on all the 5 points written by your goodself, but the issue once again is as under :
If something falls on my FRP helmet (considering that it will not break due to the material used in its making Point No. 1) where will the whole impact come ?
If something falls on my HDPE helmet and it breaks (deflecting the impact of the fall and dissipating the energy of the impact towards the ground or away from my head) What do you feel kindly comment.
Regards,
Ravi
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Dear Vinu,
Thanks for your feedback. Let me share my thoughts and literature regarding Safety Helmets with you and everyone, with an expectation of receiving comments.
Safety helmets must be able to resist penetration, absorb the shock of a blow, and protect against electrical shock.
Following are the main parts of a helmet:
1. A hard shell with a smoothly finished outer surface. The most common shell materials are high-density polyethylene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polycarbonate/ABS blend, reinforced fiberglass, and resin-impregnated textiles.
2. A cradle or suspension system that encircles the head. It is usually made of plastic and adjustable to various sizes. This cradle plays a major role in absorbing the energy from any impact.
The outer shell must be strong and lightweight for comfort. It should be resistant to fire, water, and oil, and for many operations, to solvents and other chemicals. The selection of a suitable shell will depend on the work and the work environment. Plastic or fiberglass shells are generally more suitable where exposure to chemicals and solvents is expected. When contact with electricity is likely, the material should be non-conductive, and there should be no conductive fittings penetrating the shell.
The fit of the suspension is crucial. A tight fit can be extremely uncomfortable and may cause headaches. A loose harness is also likely to be uncomfortable. The condition of the suspension is critical to the performance of the safety helmet.
The function of a helmet is not only to protect the user's head from a falling object but also to reduce the impact, which is defined as shock absorption capacity. Choosing a material with a high degree of elasticity and softness for the cradle/suspension enhances the Shock Absorption Capacity of the helmet. Therefore, it's the inside suspension harness that mainly dissipates the impact force.
Items such as gloves, cigarettes, and earplugs should NEVER be stored between the suspension and the shell. This space is necessary for the shell and suspension to absorb the energy of an impact. Objects in this space can transmit large forces to the head and neck, leading to serious injury or death.
Regarding the quote "If something falls on my HDPE helmet and it breaks," if the helmet breaks, the falling objects can penetrate the victim's head, causing a major head injury that can be fatal. If the helmet breaks, there is no need to consider dissipating the force because a severe head injury due to penetration will occur. Therefore, when choosing the helmet shell, opt for a stronger material that will not allow penetration during a blow or impact. FRP may be stronger than HDPE, so consider choosing an FRP helmet with a plastic inside suspension harness for better results.
I would like to share an accident story related to this. Two scaffolding pipes slipped from a bunch of pipes and fell from a height of 56 meters, hitting the heads of two persons who were standing on the ground floor pulling the bunch of pipes. One person died immediately as the pipe struck his head, breaking the HDPE helmet. The other person was saved because the helmet did not break; however, due to the impact, there was a deep dent that required only a few stitches in his head. He also sustained multiple shoulder bone fractures. My point is, if they had been wearing an FRP helmet, the severity of the injuries might have been less. While it's not guaranteed that this fatality could have been avoided, there is a higher chance with an FRP Helmet.
Additional facts:
Cost – A polyethylene helmet is approximately one-third of the cost of a fiberglass unit and one-quarter the cost of a resin-impregnated textile safety helmet.
Practical experience suggests the following replacement periods for Safety Helmets:
1. Polyethylene safety helmets - 2 to 3 years
2. Polycarbonate safety helmets - 5 to 6 years
3. Resin impregnated textile and fiberglass safety helmets - 10 years
Now, it's up to you to choose which helmet to go for. I don't have anything more on the topic. I request seniors to correct me if any wrong inputs have been shared.
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Thanks for your feedback. Let me share my thoughts and literature regarding Safety Helmets with you and everyone, with an expectation of receiving comments.
Safety helmets must be able to resist penetration, absorb the shock of a blow, and protect against electrical shock.
Following are the main parts of a helmet:
1. A hard shell with a smoothly finished outer surface. The most common shell materials are high-density polyethylene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polycarbonate/ABS blend, reinforced fiberglass, and resin-impregnated textiles.
2. A cradle or suspension system that encircles the head. It is usually made of plastic and adjustable to various sizes. This cradle plays a major role in absorbing the energy from any impact.
The outer shell must be strong and lightweight for comfort. It should be resistant to fire, water, and oil, and for many operations, to solvents and other chemicals. The selection of a suitable shell will depend on the work and the work environment. Plastic or fiberglass shells are generally more suitable where exposure to chemicals and solvents is expected. When contact with electricity is likely, the material should be non-conductive, and there should be no conductive fittings penetrating the shell.
The fit of the suspension is crucial. A tight fit can be extremely uncomfortable and may cause headaches. A loose harness is also likely to be uncomfortable. The condition of the suspension is critical to the performance of the safety helmet.
The function of a helmet is not only to protect the user's head from a falling object but also to reduce the impact, which is defined as shock absorption capacity. Choosing a material with a high degree of elasticity and softness for the cradle/suspension enhances the Shock Absorption Capacity of the helmet. Therefore, it's the inside suspension harness that mainly dissipates the impact force.
Items such as gloves, cigarettes, and earplugs should NEVER be stored between the suspension and the shell. This space is necessary for the shell and suspension to absorb the energy of an impact. Objects in this space can transmit large forces to the head and neck, leading to serious injury or death.
Regarding the quote "If something falls on my HDPE helmet and it breaks," if the helmet breaks, the falling objects can penetrate the victim's head, causing a major head injury that can be fatal. If the helmet breaks, there is no need to consider dissipating the force because a severe head injury due to penetration will occur. Therefore, when choosing the helmet shell, opt for a stronger material that will not allow penetration during a blow or impact. FRP may be stronger than HDPE, so consider choosing an FRP helmet with a plastic inside suspension harness for better results.
I would like to share an accident story related to this. Two scaffolding pipes slipped from a bunch of pipes and fell from a height of 56 meters, hitting the heads of two persons who were standing on the ground floor pulling the bunch of pipes. One person died immediately as the pipe struck his head, breaking the HDPE helmet. The other person was saved because the helmet did not break; however, due to the impact, there was a deep dent that required only a few stitches in his head. He also sustained multiple shoulder bone fractures. My point is, if they had been wearing an FRP helmet, the severity of the injuries might have been less. While it's not guaranteed that this fatality could have been avoided, there is a higher chance with an FRP Helmet.
Additional facts:
Cost – A polyethylene helmet is approximately one-third of the cost of a fiberglass unit and one-quarter the cost of a resin-impregnated textile safety helmet.
Practical experience suggests the following replacement periods for Safety Helmets:
1. Polyethylene safety helmets - 2 to 3 years
2. Polycarbonate safety helmets - 5 to 6 years
3. Resin impregnated textile and fiberglass safety helmets - 10 years
Now, it's up to you to choose which helmet to go for. I don't have anything more on the topic. I request seniors to correct me if any wrong inputs have been shared.
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