HEAD PROTECTION

Head protection is a category of equipment designed to protect the head of workers from hazards such as impacts, falling objects, contact with sharp elements or heat. Essential in many industrial, construction and work at height activities, this protection is essential to prevent serious or fatal injuries.

Types of Head Protection Devices

Safety Helmets

  • Description : Helmets designed to protect the head from impacts and crushing.
  • Use : Used in work environments with risks of falling objects, impacts with fixed structures or impacts with machinery.
  • Characteristics :
      • Sturdy construction, often made of durable plastic materials.
      • Internal padding to absorb shock and improve comfort.
      • Adjustment band to fit different head sizes.

Protective Caps

  • Description : Lightweight covers that offer protection against light impacts and abrasions.
  • Use : Used in environments with moderate risks, such as maintenance or light construction work.
  • Characteristics :
    • Textile or plastic materials.
    • Designed to be comfortable and ventilated.

Protective Headphones

  • Description : Devices that combine hearing protection and head protection.
  • Use : Used in high noise environments to protect both hearing and head.
  • Characteristics :
    • Sound-absorbing padding.
    • Design that allows you to wear helmets or hoods under the headphones.

Helmets with Visor

  • Description : Helmets equipped with an integrated visor to protect the eyes and face from splinters, dust and fluids.
  • Use : Used in jobs where there is a risk of exposure to flying debris, chemicals or particles.
  • Characteristics :
    • Clear or colored visor, resistant to impacts and chemicals.
    • Possibility to replace the visor as needed.

Protective Helmets with Filter

  • Description : Helmets equipped with filters to protect against harmful particles or vapours.
  • Use : Used in environments with exposure to chemicals, fine dust or hazardous vapors.
  • Characteristics :
    • Interchangeable filters.
    • Ergonomic design for adequate ventilation and comfort.

Regulations and Standards

Head protection devices must meet specific safety standards to ensure their effectiveness. Some of the main standards include:

  • EN 397 : European standard for safety helmets against impact and heat.
  • EN 812 : Standard for impact protection hoods.
  • EN 166 : Standard for eye and face protection, applicable to visors and integrated spectacles.