PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Occupational Head Protection - Selection

Materials used in helmets should be water-resistant and slow burning. Each helmet consists essentially of a shell and suspension. Ventilation is provided by a space between the headband and the shell. Each helmet should be accompanied by instructions explaining the proper method of adjusting and replacing the suspension and headband.

The wearer should be able to identify the type of helmet by looking inside the shell for the manufacturer, ANSI designation and class. For example:

Manufacturer's Name
ANSI Z89.1-1969 (or later year)
Class A

For firefighters', head protection must consist of a protective head device with ear flaps and a chin strap that meet the performance, construction, and testing requirements stated in 29 CFR 1910.156(e)(5).

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