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Head Protection Training Short

Name: Head Protection Training Short
Brand: Training Shorts
SKU: ATS169-6
Availability: OnlineOnly

This course details the selection and maintenance of Head Protection to prevent impact and electrical injuries.

4 minutes

2025

SKU: ATS169-6

Training Objectives

Execute inspections of the shell and suspension system for cracks or UV damage

Determine immediate replacement triggers following impact or chemical exposure

Course Overview

It’s not just a plastic shell; it’s a shock-absorption system.

Most people think a hard hat works just by being hard. In reality, the critical safety feature is the 1-inch suspension gap between the shell and your skull. If that gap is compromised, so is your safety. This training short explains the engineering behind the helmet and helps you select the right tool for the job.

Do you know which class of hard hat protects against 20,000 volts of electricity, and which one offers zero electrical protection? We break down the crucial differences between Class G, E, and C helmets. We also tackle the dangerous misuse of the "Bump Cap", a lightweight option that provides comfort but will fail catastrophically against falling objects. Watch this video to learn how to fit, inspect, and respect the gear that protects your brain.

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Hard hats primarily protect workers from head impact injuries, penetration injuries, and electrical injuries.

A Class G (General) hard hat protects against electrical shock up to 2,200 volts, while a Class E (Electrical) hard hat protects against shocks up to 20,000 volts.

A bump cap is only appropriate in low head clearance areas where protection is needed for minor bumps and lacerations, but not where protection is required against falling or flying objects.

The hard outer shell should be suspended 1 to 1 ¼ inches away from the head by the shock-absorbing lining, headband, and straps to allow for shock absorption and ventilation.

A hard hat must be replaced if it sustains any impact, even if damage is not obvious, or if the shell shows signs of perforation, cracking, deformity, or exposure to heat, chemicals, or UV light.

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