Wednesday, December 18, 2013

How To Use And Care For Hard Hats

By Cornelia White


Hard hats are not just like any other simple type of head gears that are worn as fashion accessories. It is important for employee to be taught how to wear and care for these types of head wear. Company owners should make it a point to teach new employees on the importance, use and how to care for these kinds of hats.

The head gear you purchase should be made from good material that is hard but elastic. Good quality material is very important because these caps are meant to protect the wearers head from being hit by heavy or sharp objects. Look at different caps made by different manufacturers and compare the quality of their materials before buying a head gear.

Too much exposure to sunlight is not good as ultraviolet rays from the sun and the heat reduce the strength of the helmet. Keep your hat in a cool and if they are being transported from the factory to the market, they should be packaged well and placed far away from the rear window of the vehicle. In case you work in an environment where you are exposed to too much sunshine, ensure to replace the gear more often.

Paint reacts badly when it comes into contact with these kinds of hats. It weakens the shell and removes the electrical resistance. Be careful when painting and in case paint drops on the hat it should be removed immediately as instructed by the manufacturers using specific methods or cleaning agents.

Carry out a simple test to check whether there has been degradation on the covering. This is done by squeezing the case inwards using both hands and realizing the pressure. Where it returns immediately to its normal shape, it shows elasticity. Any deformation or in case the shell is not elastic you should consider replacing it immediately.

Inspect the suspension for cracks, cut straps or loss of softness. Keys should fit into the right slots. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer when assembling the wear. If the suspension has cracks or damaged you should take to an expert for services or replace it. Do not modify or drill holes on the helmet and avoid direct contact with electricity as this reduces the amount of protection that it offers to your head.

When used as instructed hard hats can be used for a very long period of time especially if you work in places with normal temperatures. Replace the helmet after 5years thou some of them can be worn for more than 10 years. If the employees work under very hot conditions, then they should replace the wear at least after 2 years.

Most companies that sell these products and related accessories have websites where you can find all the information that you need. A customer can also purchase a hard hats directly from these websites making the whole process very easy for him or her. In case you have any questions you can ask the producers and they will respond to your queries as soon as they can




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