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Construction hard hats
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Whether involved in building or civil engineering projects, work at onshore or offshore industrial sites, or an occasional visitor, the ‘hard hat’ – or ‘safety helmet’ – is an essential item of safety equipment. This article gives a brief overview of the principal features, legislation and guidelines surrounding its maintenance and use.
Document History
Original publication 2014. Revised September 2017.
Author
Lymath, A.
Publisher Information
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