PPE Starts With Your Hard Hat SS1031BE (7 min.)

1. To keep the head warm in cold weather
2. To protect against falling objects, overhead hazards, and electrical risks
3. To indicate the worker’s job title
4. To store small tools and accessories

1. The color and design
2. Cracks, dents, and damage to the shell and suspension system
3. The weight of the hard hat
4. If it matches your coworker’s hard hat

1. It makes the hat look bigger
2. It distributes impact force to reduce injury risk
3. It allows you to attach accessories
4. It provides extra storage for small tool

1. Loosely, so it can be removed quickly if needed
2. Snugly, about one to one-and-a-half inches above the eyebrows
3. Tilted to the side for comfort
4. Tightly, pressing firmly against the forehead

1. Wearing it in bright colors
2. Cleaning it with mild soap and water
3. Wearing it backward without manufacturer approval
4. Replacing it when damaged

1. It can make the hat heavier
2. It can weaken the shell and hide damage
3. It improves the hat’s ventilation
4. It makes the hat more stylish but not less effective

1. In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
2. In the back of a work truck exposed to the sun
3. On the ground near the worksite
4. In a toolbox with heavy tools on top of it

1. Continue using it until a replacement is available
2. Cover the cracks with tape and keep using it
3. Replace it immediately
4. Ask a coworker to borrow theirs

1. It is required for insurance purposes
2. It protects workers from injuries and ensures a safe work environment
3. It helps workers look professional
4. It is only needed in dangerous areas

1. Ignore it, since it’s their responsibility
2. Remind them of safety rules and encourage them to wear it
3. Take a picture and report them immediately
4. Wait until a supervisor notices