Of all the protective gear out there, the hard hat is one of the most important. Workers in industry, mining and construction can’t set foot on the worksite without one and for very good reason.
A SafeWork Australia report showed that from 2019-2020, there were 4,539 claims for head injuries. This highlights the importance of using high-quality head protection at all times.
But a hard hat can do more than just protect. It can also serve to solidify brand identity and image and clarify roles on a jobsite. With the right customisation, hard hats can be both an advertising mechanism and organisational tool as well as an essential component of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3M has been developing high-quality safety gear since 1972. Their hard hats are purpose designed with a shell and 6-point harness suspension system to offer optimal shock absorption and impact protection. “They’re Australian made and most are compatible with a number of add-on safety devices such as face shields, brow shields, and hearing protectors,” says Kevin McComb, Technical Manager Product Specialist Head, Eye and Face Protection portfolio at 3M.
If you want your team to look professional and uniform when facing customers or out in the public eye, as well as feel a sense of belonging when they get to the job, a branded hard hat speaks for itself.
3M’s hard hats can be branded with your company’s logo and/or labelled with specific job titles to make it easier to identify workers on the jobsite. “In emergencies, this serves as a useful communication aid to expedite response procedures,” says Kevin.
Their hard hats can also be fitted with reflective tape that is fully compatible with ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and polycarbonate materials. This increases the visibility and, therefore, safety of workers on shift at night or in dark areas like tunnels or mines.
Hard hats are an essential and unavoidable business expense, so it just makes good sense to get the most use out of them possible. Customisation and the addition of reflective tape turns the humble hard hat into a multipurpose and recognisable piece of worker attire.
This article first appeared in the latest edition of Safety Spotlight. For more safety articles like this one, click below to checkout the online version of the magazine.
