Head Protection
Head Protection
Head protection products such as hard hats and bump caps protect the wearer from head, neck, and spinal injuries.
A hard hat is a type of helmet predominantly used in industrial, construction, electrical, warehouse, and manufacturing workplace environments to protect the wearer from injury due to falling objects, impact with other objects, contact with debris, weather-related conditions, and electric shock. Hard hats feature a hard outer shell and an internal suspension structure to provide shock absorption during an impact and ventilation during normal wear.
Bump caps are lightweight head protection products that use simplified suspension or padding. They protect workers from minor injuries caused by scraping or bumping the head on equipment or structural projections. Unlike hard hats, they are not intended to absorb large impacts.
Firefighting and rescue helmets, electrical arc flash helmets, and welding helmets provide safety components in addition to head protection; these include face shields, goggles, and/or filter lenses required to meet ANSI, OSHA, and/or NFPA standards. Criteria for selecting these types of helmets should be considered carefully.
Other types of head protection products can be worn as standalone protection from hazards other than impacts:
- Cooling and cold-resistant headwear used for protection against extreme heat or cold temperature environments.
- Heat- and fire-resistant headwear made of fire-resistant fabric used in conjunction with welding or firefighting helmets or as standalone protection.
- Chemical-resistant headwear used to protect from splashes in hazmat environments.
- General-purpose, lightweight headwear primarily used for representation or style purposes.
Regulatory compliance details for each type of head protection product can be obtained at the individual product level.
3M™ Series G3001 Slim Design Hard Hat
3M™ Series G3001 Slim Design Hard Hat allows falling objects to slide off easily and not dislodge the helmet from its position.
3M™ Industrial Headgear Combination
3M™ Industrial Headgear Combination provides a versatile and comfortable solution for wearers who require both face and hearing protection.
3M™ Speedglas™ Sweatband
3M™ Speedglas™ Sweatband for use with 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet Series 100, 9000 and SL.
3M™ Series G3000 Ventilated Ratchet Hard Hat
Series G3000 Ventilated Ratchet Hard Hat allows falling objects to slide off easily and not dislodge the helmet from its position.
3M™ Speedglas™ Outer Protection Plate 9100
3M™ Speedglas™ Outer Protection Plate 9100 is designed to protect the filter from spark and spatter.
3M™ Hard Hat with Plastic Sweatband, G2000CUV-VI
3M™ Hard Hat G2000CUV-VI features a ventilation inlet on the top and a ventilated plastic headband to provide comfort.
3M™ Uvicator™ G3000 Safety Helmet
The Uvicator™ G3000 Safety Helmet has been designed in close collaboration with industrial and forestry workers. It is intended for use in harsh environments with tough demands for effective protection, excellent ventilation and a maximum field of vision.
3M™ Speedglas™ Inner Cover Plate
3M™ Speedglas™ Inner Cover Plate is designed to protect the inside surface of the filter from spark and spatter.
3M™ Uvicator™ G3000 Safety Helmet
The Uvicator™ G3000 Safety Helmet has been designed in close collaboration with industrial and forestry workers. It is intended for use in harsh environments with tough demands for effective protection, excellent ventilation and a maximum field of vision.
Kolmi Hopen™ Peaked Bouffant Cap for Cropped Hair with Dispenser Box
This comfortable bouffant cap is ideal for keeping short hair concealed for working in industrial environments.
3M™ Speedglas™ Ear and Neck Protection
3M™ Speedglas™ Ear and Neck Protection is designed for use with 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmets 100, SL, 9100-QR, 9000 and 3M™ Welding Helmet 10.
3M™ Speedglas™ Neck Protection
3M™ Speedglas™ Neck Protection offers extended protection for Speedglas™ Welding Helmet.
3M™ Series G3000 Slim Design Hard Hat
3M™ Series G3000 Slim Design Hard Hat allows falling objects to slide off easily and not dislodge the helmet from its position.
3M™ SecureFit™ X5500 Safety Helmet, Non-vented, CE
3M™ SecureFit™ Safety Helmet with adjustable positioning and an easy-to-adjust, 4-point ratchet suspension system that features 3M™ Pressure Diffusion Technology. Brimless, safety helmet that has a 3M™ UVicator™ Sensor that indicates damaging levels of UV light.
