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Hardknock Resolve FullBrim Type II safety helmet, vented, white, front view
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Hardknock Product Overview: Resolve FullBrim Helmets And Accessories

Hardknock's core product is the Resolve FullBrim, an ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II safety helmet with a full brim, built-in accessory rails, and a 4-point chin strap. It comes in four...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers wearing Type II safety helmets on a jobsite
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Comparing Safety Helmet Brands: Studson vs. Hardknock vs. PIP vs. Pyramex

Studson, Hardknock, PIP, and Pyramex all make ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II safety helmets that protect...

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CT scan images used to assess a head injury
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Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics: National And Workplace Data

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused more than 69,000 deaths in the United States in 2021,...

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Construction worker in a harness and hard hat working overhead from a scissor lift
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Workplace Head Injury Statistics: What The Data Shows

Head injuries are among the most serious injuries at work. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts...

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Lineman in a hard hat repairing a damaged power line
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Helmet Classes Explained (Class G, E & C)

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 sorts safety helmets into three electrical classes. Class G (General) is proof tested...

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White hard hat with an agency shield on an inspection office shelf
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How To Inspect A Safety Helmet

Inspect a safety helmet before every use. Check the shell for cracks, dents, and chalky...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers climb team in helmets preparing ropes and climbing gear
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Chin Straps: When Are They Required?

OSHA regulations do not require chin straps on every helmet, but OSHA guidance recommends considering...

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Construction worker in a hard hat modeling properly fitted fall protection at an OSHA stand-down
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Understanding WaveCel Technology

WaveCel is a collapsible cellular helmet liner designed to reduce rotational forces on the brain...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District team in safety helmets and high-visibility vests
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Why Are Companies Switching To Type II Helmets?

Companies are switching to Type II safety helmets because the hazards that hurt workers do...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction representative in a hard hat on site
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Understanding ANSI Z89.1

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 is the American National Standard for industrial head protection. It sorts helmets by...

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Army leader putting on a hard hat at a groundbreaking ceremony
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Choosing The Right Safety Helmet

Start with your hazards, not the catalog. Choose Type II if workers face falls, swinging...

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Construction workers in hard hats on the roof of the Pentagon during reconstruction
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When Should A Safety Helmet Be Replaced?

Replace a safety helmet immediately after any impact, even if it looks fine, and any...

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Army engineer in a hard hat drilling on a construction project
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Can A Helmet Be Used After An Impact?

No. Once a hard hat or safety helmet takes an impact or significant force, retire...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety manager inspecting a building under construction
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Why Choose Studson?

STUDSON builds Type II safety helmets that bring sports-helmet technology to the jobsite. The SHK-1...

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Army contracting officer representatives in hard hats and vests conducting a site inspection
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What Is A Type II Safety Helmet?

A Type II safety helmet takes hits from every direction, including top, front, sides, and...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crew in safety helmets on a construction project
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Type I vs. Type II Safety Helmets

Type I safety helmets protect only the top (crown) of the head from downward impacts....

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Soldier in a yellow hard hat working on an engineering construction project
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Are Safety Helmets Replacing Hard Hats?

Yes. The shift from traditional hard hats to modern Type II safety helmets is well...

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