Climbing Hard Hats

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If you spend most of your time up off the ground, you may need to consider an industrial climbing-style hard hat . These have a few subtle differences from traditional hard hats as they have to adhere to slightly different standards. The critical difference between a climbing helmet and a standard helmet that any construction worker would wear as head protection is the requirement for a compliant chin strap and the ability to withstand side impacts. Other differences between climbing safety helmets and traditional hard hats include a shorter peak length. Although not a compulsory requirement, this feature makes looking upward much easier. The lightweight construction of most climbing helmets also ensures that you are not carrying extra weight whilst ascending structures. Wearing the right hard hat when working at height will not only reduce the risk of head injury should the worst happen - it's also a legal requirement (depending on the work you're doing). If you are working at height without a hard hat, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) could shut down the site and stop work from continuing.