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HARD HAT POLICY
hard hat. All Employees and Workers are responsible for the condition (fit, harness, appearance) of their hard hat and to make their supervisor or appropriate person aware, if a replacement is required.
This Safety Bulletin outlines NYSDOT policy for high-visibility apparel and hard hats: locations and conditions which require their use; and provisions regarding availability and compliance.
Primarily, hard-hats are to be worn to protect employees against impact, falling, and/or flying objects, and to provide some protection against electrical hazards. The shell, or hard part of a hard-hat, must be stamped with the manufacturer’s name, something along the
Hard hats must be worn whenever employees are exposed to the hazards of falling or flying objects, electrical shock or burn. The purpose of the Hard Hat Policy is to minimize the frequency and severity of head injuries incurred by employees by establishing a policy for wearing hard hats.
OSHA regulates head protection for general industry, construction, and maritime and requires employers to ensure affected workers wear appropriate head protection. This Safety and Health Information Bullet in (SHIB) provides information for employers and employees when selecting PPE for head protection.
protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits. This guide will help both employers and employees do the following: Understand the types of PPE. Know the basics of conducting a “hazard assessment” of the workplace. Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.
This policy sets forth the minimum requirements regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and use, including the criteria for conducting and documenting hazard assessments for the purpose of determining appropriate PPE for the task / hazard. PPE is intended to protect, shield or isolate personnel from chemical and physical hazards.
1. Budgeting and managing sufficient funds to purchase hard hats for their employees who are required to use hard hats. 2. Ensuring compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures regarding the purchase, replacement and use of hard hats. 3. Ensuring that employees do not begin working and/or do not enter any area that
Hard Hats are designed to protect workers heads against falling objects and fixed or protruding objects. For our work on construction sites we will require an Industrial grade Hard Hat. There are other grades of hard hat for high temperature environments such as steel and glass manufacturing. Hazards minimised by Hard Hat use
The Hard Hat Policy applies to all employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact from falling or flying objects or from electrical shock and burns.