In April 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an updated version of its “Head Protection: Safety Helmets in the Workplace” Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB). This version includes updates to the previously issued version, released in November 2023, in order to help clarify some key points about head protection Types, Classes, and considerations when selecting a solution.
Download this white paper for an overview of the head protection types and classes included in the SHIB, considerations for choosing heading protection, how to inspect head protection, and MSA Type I and Type II hard hats and safety helmets that comply with the OSHA SHIB.
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