The NFL Hard Hat July 22, 2010
Posted by Sam in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: NFL Hard Hats
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NFL teams across the nation will soon be opening their preseason training camps, and that means there’s no better time to buy an NFL hard hat than right now. No matter which team you cheer for, there’s an NFL hard hat for you. Of course, if you happen to be a Cleveland Browns fan, you may not be interested in putting on an NFL hard hat. Way to go picking Colt McCoy, Cleveland! I’m sure that’s going to work out for you, especially since Cleveland has such a great track record of developing young quarterbacks. Not to mention the fact that McCoy is a really tough guy that’s sure to do well in the NFL. Did you see the way he was easily knocked out of the BCS title game? Wow! They must only make men like that in Texas!
Just kidding, Cleveland! As a Steelers fan I wish the Browns all the best! It also really broke my heart to see LeBron James leave your city. LOL!
Another great thing about owning an NFL hard hat is that fact that you can wear it to work as well as around the house. That’s right, fellows! Since NFL hard hats meet any and all safety standards the government has come up with, you can wear your NFL hard hat to work! Just imagine how impressed your friends will be when you come strutting into the place wearing a shinny new NFL hard hat! It will be as if you arrived in a Lamborghini or Porsche! Freaking wicked!
So, there you have it. NFL hard hats are the only way to go this upcoming football season. Hurry up and get yours today or you may wind up disappointed. NFL hard hats are so awesome I almost went insane while writing this article!! Go Steelers!
Winter Hard Hat Liners by Occunomix August 5, 2009
Posted by Victoria Ries in Hard Hats, Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Occunomix, Thinsulate, winter hard hat liners
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The name Occunomix is well known and respected in the hard hat industry, and their winter hard hat liners are hard to beat for quality, warmth, and value. Manufactured in a variety of styles and fabrics to suit all tastes, these hard hat winter liners are fantastic. So pick your favorite liners before the onset of winter an be prepared for whatever the cold weather has in store for you.
Occunomix Heavy-Duty Full Face Fleece Hard Hat Liner is manufactured from 100% polyester fleece for maximum facial warmth and comfort. This winter hard hat liner has two built-in pockets that hold HOT RODS® regular size warming packs to keep your head toasty on chilly days. The warming packs will stay warm for 7 to 11 hours and are sold separately. Available colors are navy and camo.
Occunomix 3-in-1 Pullover Winter Liner with adjustable drawstring. These cozy winter hard hat liners are manufactured with heavyweight polyester fleece for superior warmth and comfort. This winter liner makes wearing your hard hat comfortable. Available colors are navy, camo, and hi-viz orange.
Occunomix Shoulder-Length Sherpa Winter Liners are manufactured with a short elastic strip in the forehead area to keep the liner snug against the face for better protection against the cold. Manufactured from cotton twill with a Sherpa lining, these hard hat liners remain flame retardant until they are laundered. Two built-in pockets are just right to hold Hot Rods warming packs.
Occunomix Knitted Tube Hard Hat Cap fits over your hard hat to keep out cold air, allowing your head and neck to stay warmer. These knitted tubes are made from 100% flame retardant polyester.
Occunomix Long Neck Winter Liners are manufactured with a 100% cotton twill shell with a warm fleece lining for superior head protection on chilly days. This cozy hard hat liner features two built-in pockets for Hot Rods warming packs to use on those bitter cold days when you need extra warmth.
Occunomix Thinsulate Shoulder-Length Winter Liner is made with a 100% cotton twill shell containing Thinsulate insulation for protection against winter’s chill. All Occunomix winter hard hat liners feature a short elastic strip in the forehead area to keep the liner snug against the face. This hard hat liner has pockets for Hot Rod warmers (sold separately) for 7-11 hours of warmth.
MSA Freedom Series Hard Hats July 22, 2009
Posted by Victoria Ries in Hard Hats, Hard Hats Blog, MSA.Tags: Hard Hats, Head Protection, MSA Freedom Series Hard Hats
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The Freedom Series of hard hats by MSA really let you show off your true colors with their brightly painted, well finished hard hats that will appeal to everybody that wants to cheer up their work day blues.
Mexican Hard Hat
Mexican Hard Hat: This Mexican hard hat Es Muy Bueno—proudly show off your country’s flag as you wear this MSA hard hat around the construction site. The beloved crest and the waving flag remind you of where your heart belongs. The Freedom Series caps come with MSA’s Fas-Trac® suspension; they meet all applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1 2003 for a Type I helmet (Class E). ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements.
Canadian Hard Hat (Camouflage): This Canadian camo hard hat will keep you hidden while protecting you from unnecessary head injuries. The Canadian flag is set above the brim of the hard hat for all to see. All the Freedom Series caps come with MSA’s Fas-Trac® suspension. They meet all applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1 2003 for a Type I helmet (Class E). ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements.
The Camouflage Hard Hat comes with the American flag emblazoned above the brim of this hard hat and the words, ‘Support Our Troops’ printed on the back of the hat. This hard hat will appeal to all patriotic members of your work-crew, and will be worn willingly, even by those crew members who dislike wearing a hard hat to protect their heads. The Freedom Series caps come with MSA’s Fas-Trac® suspension. They meet all applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1 2003 for a Type I helmet (Class E). ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements.
Camouflage Hard Hat
The Canadian Hard Hat comes in white with a pattern of red maple leaves depicting Canada. Show off your country proudly at work or at home—no matter where you wear your Canadian hard hat people will know where your roots lie. You can even eat your chips and gravy in this cool hat! The Freedom Series caps come with MSA’s Fas-Trac® suspension. They meet all applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1 2003 for a Type I helmet (Class E). ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements.
The Freedom Series by MSA is priced low to make them affordable for even the tightest construction budgets.
Bump Cap Buyer’s Guide July 13, 2009
Posted by Victoria Ries in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Bump Caps, hard hat liners
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There are many working conditions where a bump cap may be used, such as when there is no danger of getting hit by falling objects and no danger of electrical shock. Bump caps are ideal for industries such as meat-packing, bakeries, food processing, fruit harvesting, pest control, and low beam obstructions. Bump caps are not to be confused with safety-compliant hard hats like those used on construction sites.
Norh Delux Bump Cap
North Deluxe Bump Cap: These bump caps are lightweight and ideal for low-hazard working conditions; well ventilated, they’re are super for all weather conditions. This bump cap features 4-point adjustable suspension and a cushioned brow pad for the ultimate in comfort. These bump caps are available in red, orange, sky blue, white, yellow, dark green, and navy blue.
Bullard Bump Cap: Made from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), these bump caps are lightweight and durable. Bump caps prevent minor scratches, bumps and lacerations due to minor working hazards and must never be worn in place of a compliant hard hat. Unlike similar products, this cap accommodates a face shield bracket and visor. This bump cap is available in three colors: red, yellow, and white.
Red Pyramex Bump Cap
Pyramex Bump Cap: The Pyramex® cap’s outer shell is made of hard, durable polyethylene and includes ventilation holes in the cap sides for adequate air circulation and ventilation. 4-point standard suspension is simple to adjust and a soft cushion sweatband provides ultra comfort when worn. This brand of bump cap is available in popular colors including red, yellow, white, brown, gray, orange, and blue.
We are offering winter hard hat liners on sale—purchase all the liners you need now and save money!
Rawhyde Frontier Patriot Winter Liner: Patriotic stars and stripes hard hat liner comprises a twill outer layer and a polyester/cotton inner lining to keep out the cold. This liner features extra length in the neck to keep the chill out.
Occunomix Heavy-Duty Full Face Fleece Hard Hat Liner: Manufactured from 100% heavyweight polyester fleece to keep you warm and snug under your bump cap or hard hat. This winter liner contains two pockets for HOT RODS® regular size warming packs. Grab a bunch of these while their on sale!
Hard Hats Under $10 July 1, 2009
Posted by Victoria Ries in Hard Hats, Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Hard Hat, hard hats under $10, north hard, OSHA
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When quality and safety is required and you are on a tight construction budget, it’s difficult to beat hard hats under $10. These hard hats meet all stringent OSHA vertical impact and penetration requirements to keep you safe on the job site. With trusted brand names, and hard hats that meet safety regulations, at these rock-bottom prices, it’s wise to buy in bulk.
North K2 Hard Hat with Quick Fit Adjustment for superb strength and rigidity. Featuring a 4-point nylon suspension with crown pad and forehead comfort band, with 4-point chin strap anchorage and 3-level height adjustment, this North hard hat is ANSI Type 1, Class E compliant. ANSI Type I helmets meet OSHA’s stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements. Lightweight, this hard hat weighs 11.9 oz. and is priced at $5.80 each.
Bullard Model 5100 w/ Pin Lock Suspension is lightweight and featuring a rain trough. This hard hat is made from high density polyethylene and has a trim profile for good balance. Bullard Model 5100 w/ Pin Lock Suspension meets ANSI Z89.1, 2003 Type 1, Class E & G. Available in red, hi-viz orange, yellow, hi-viz yellow, hi-viz green, Kentucky blue, and white. Our price $7.95 each.
Pink Hard Hat by North – Peak Ratchet Adjustment is versatile and dependable consisting of a grooved HDPE (high density polyethylene) outer shell rain trough, and accessory slots. The handy ratchet adjustment allows you to make fast comfort adjustments. North® installed a 4-point nylon suspension with 3-level height adjustment and two anchor points for perfect chin strap comfort. ANSI Type 1, Class E compliant. ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent OSHA vertical impact and penetration requirements. Our price $8.24 each. This item usually ships in 2-3 business days.
Peak Ratchet-Adjust Hard Hat is another dependable design from North® featuring grooved outer shell rain trough and accessory slots. Ratchet adjustment for fast comfort changes and 4-point nylon suspension with 3-level height adjustment; two anchor points on the chin strap makes an exact fit a breeze. ANSI Type 1, Class E compliant. ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements. Available in a rainbow of bright colors. Priced low at $8.24 each.
Hard Hat Accessories June 19, 2009
Posted by Sarah Henderson in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Hard Hat, Hard Hat Accessories
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While searching for some current hard hat news, I stumbled upon a few new products that were too unique to pass up. These hard hat accessories are recent additions to the market and since I’d never seen anything like them, I just had to share.
The Pencil Clipper from ABC Safety Glasses is a one-of-a-kind accessory. This product eliminates having to keep your pencil behind your ear or in your pocket where it could fall out or break. It attaches to any style hard hat (curved or flat) and securely holds your pen or pencil with in easy reach.
The Hard Hat Safety Light is a practical and convenient way for you to stay safe on the job. The small light weighs only 1.6 ounces and easily attaches to most hard hats by utilizing a 3M strip. It comes in red or amber and the light can be set to remain on or flash. Three AAA are included as an extra perk. This nifty little light can be seen from up to half a mile away and it’s a small price to pay for your safety!
These Keeping Safety in Sight™ hard hat mirrors were designed to offer extra protection to construction workers. Between 1995 and 2007 there were 1,482 workers lost their lives due to a vehicle or construction equipment that came from behind. They just weren’t aware. These mirrors clip on to any hard hat and add 180degree peripheral vision while not impeding your vision at all. They are made of nonconductive material, tinted to eliminate glare, and adjustable for your convenience.
The SensGard® Hardhat Adaptor is an economical solution for those who require hearing protection. Clipping on to just about every hard hat model, this ear protection weight less than 2 ounces. Coming in two different models, this accessory can offer either 26 or 31 decibel noise reduction. Blocking out harmful noise, but still allowing speech and ambient noise to be discernable, this is a practical product for any construction worker.
Finally, the Hard Hat Cooling System will keep you cool and comfortable on hot summer days. The motorized fan is run by rechargeable batteries (included) and it cycles on and off throughout the day and circulates the humid air out of hard hat. This air can sometimes reach up to 160degrees, so this will definitely keep you cool. Attaches onto most long and short brim hard hats.
Next time you’re heading out to a job site check and see if any of these hard had accessories could be useful to you!
Cowboy Hard Hats June 8, 2009
Posted by Victoria Ries in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Cowboy Hard Hats, vulcan cowboy hard hats
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Hard hats, although necessary, are sometimes not likely to be worn because they look so unfashionable and dated. It seems their design has stayed the same for decades, never changing; remaining dull and boring—it’s no wonder nobody wants to wear them—even though the wearing of a hard hat is mandatory on a construction site if there is even the remotest chance of an object striking a visitor or an employee; and must always be worn near scaffolding or overhead work.
Great news for all construction cowboys out there who love wearing their Stetson hats. Vulcan Cowboy Hard Hats are styled after the popular Stetson and come in two types; regular suspension and ratchet suspension. High density polyethylene resists penetration, deflecting falling objects and preventing serious head injuries that are so common on construction sites. These hard hats prevent injury from low to high voltage electrical conductors; additionally they are water resistant and slow burning. The extra wide brim on both hard hat models offers more protection from UV rays, glare, splash and rain than traditional old-fashioned hard hats. Featuring the classic pinched top of the classic Stetson hat, these popular hard hats fit most hat sizes and comply with ANSI Z89.1, Type 1, Class E, G, and C.
These hard hats include a 6-point ratchet suspension system, which is fantastic for making small, quick adjustments. These classic-looking 
cowboy hard hats are made with pride in the USA in a variety of colors to suit all tastes. Custom company logos can be imprinted on your order for an additional charge.
These stylish and innovative cowboy hard hats will be worn by your workers even when they’re not mandatory. Generous bulk discounts are offered on your order; the more hard hats you purchase; the more money you save. Simply choose the style that best fits your needs and your budget. These items are shipped between 2-3 business days.
When To Wear a Hard Hat May 20, 2009
Posted by Tommy McLaughlin in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Hard Hats, when to wear a hard hat
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If you’re like most employers, I’m sure you’ve got a lot more to worry about in running your business this year without having to think about whether or not your employees are wearing hard hats.
Here at the Discount Safety Store, we often get many questions from construction and industrial workers asking us, “When am I supposed to wear a hard hat?” And much more importantly, “When do my employees need to wear head protection as well?” Although there are differing opinions as to the exact time and place that hard hats should be worn, we’ve put together a short set of guidelines that we hope will help you and your employees make it through the work day a bit smoother – and safer.
You must provide head protection for your employees if:
- There is a risk of objects falling from above that may have a reasonable chance of striking them on the head
- They have a reasonable risk of bumping their heads against fixed objects such as exposed pipes or beams
- They are working near exposed electrical conductors or in other related environments
In general, all hard hats and other related protective head wear should:
- Be resistant to penetration by all other objects on the job site
- Easily be able to absorb the shock of a blow
- Be water and fire resistant
- Be properly worn at all times according to the instructions for each specific type of hard hat
Hard hats require a hard outer shell along with a shock-absorbing lining. The hard hat shock absorbing lining should incorporate a head band along with straps that suspend the shell from 1 to 1.25 inches (2.54 cm to 3.18 cm) away from the wearer’s head. This design provides shock absorption during impact and also allows for ventilation during wear.
For the latest in hard hat news and for money saving discounts, be sure to check out www.discountsafetygear.com!
SEEKING: Bloggers for the Hard Hats Blog April 20, 2009
Posted by Krystal Lane in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Hard Hats Blog, Seeking Bloggers
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Are you knowledgeable about hard hats and head protection? Do you enjoy writing?
You are in luck; we are seeking talented bloggers to write for the Hard Hats Blog, a partner site of DiscountSafetyGear.com. All writers, if selected, will be generously compensated for their time and efforts – and what’s better than getting paid to share your knowledge and expertise with others?
If you’re interested, email us today with the following information:
Name and e-mail address.
Why are you interested in this position?
Do you have experience blogging?
OSHA Regulations for Hard Hats April 16, 2009
Posted by Krystal Lane in Hard Hats Blog.Tags: Hard Hat Safety, OSHA Regualtions, Safety Compliance
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Are you a business owner or contractor with employees to keep safe? If so, you need to be aware of head protection requirements set by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). As an employer it is your responsibility to protect your employees from potential head injuries that can leave them impaired for life or end up being a fatality. How do you prevent these unfortunate incidents from occurring? You provide all of your employees hard hats to protect them from impact and penetration hazards as well as electrical shock and burn hazards. Before you run out to purchase hard hats make sure to make an assessment of the work environment.
Does your business employ one or more of the following: construction workers, carpenters, electricians, linemen, plumbers and pipefitters, timber and log cutters, welders, etc.? Is your business one that employees are working in environments where there is a danger of objects falling from above, working below others who are using tools, or working under a conveyor belt? If you answered one or both questions with a yes then you need to assess whether or not your employees come into contact with any of the following hazards:
* Objects may fall from above and strike them on the head
* Potential to bump their heads against fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams
* There is a possibility of accidental head contact with electrical hazards
Do your employees encounter any of the prior mentioned hazards? If you answered yes to this question, now is the time to explain what hard hats should do. They should:
* Resist penetration by objects.
* Absorb the shock of a blow.
* Be water resistant and slow burning.
* Have clear instruction explaining proper adjustment and replacement of the suspension and headband.
All head protection gear must have a hard outer shell and a suspension system that elevates the shell between 1″ – 1 ¼” above the employee’s head. This design provides shock absorption in the event of an impact and ventilation during normal wear. In addition to proper design; all hard hats must comply with ANSI Standard Z89.1-2003.
I can tell you that complying with OSHA will prevent your business from being fined and significant reduction in production losses. It is definitely worth it to follow the law and protect your employees. Your business operates smoothly and your employees are safe – it is the perfect work environment. Do you have additional information to add? If so, please, leave a comment below – comments are always welcome.
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