Frequently asked questions on Industrial safety helmet
1.What is the best way to store a safety helmet?
We have different types of safety helmets, and these types will determine the way you will have to store them. Each of those types of safety helmets has its material, and each material has its defect. Manufacturers have been advised to provide information on the storage of the helmet in their user instruction guide. So, the best way to store a safety helmet can be obtained from the user guide that comes with the helmet. A typical user guide or user manual contains the below.
Clean and disinfect the safety helmet with warm tap water and soft cloth. Avoid scratching the helmets. Commercial solvents or organic compounds are not recommended as they can cause surface softening and stress relieving with a loss of physical properties. Materials used in the production of this product which come in contact with the wearer’s skin could cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Check daily all parts are operational and undamaged. Store and transport in original Close packing for up to 5 years, avoiding direct sunlight. The date of the manufacture is molded in the peak of this element.
2.How do you ensure the maximal Lifespan of an industrial safety helmet?
In order for you to ensure the maximal Lifespan of a safety helmet, here are the best practices that you can follow.
Ensure that you keep your helmet out of sunlight or any other UV light. Keep all safety helmets away from dangerous chemicals. Don’t expose your safety helmet to extreme temperatures.
3.At what time should I replace my safety helmet?
The User manual will guide you on what time you have to replace your safety helmet since the information on it is trustworthy advice from the manufacturer. However, the information below can also guide you on when to replace your safety helmets.
Helmets are made of different types of materials. The materials that are being used for a particular helmet will determine the Lifespan of that helmet. The Lifespan of a safety helmet is determined by when it is manufactured and not when you bought it from the market. Have you dropped your helmet carelessly on the floor? Chances are that it may not give you a good protection on your head as before. Did you paint your helmet with paint? The paint may have reacted with your helmet. If your safety helmet looks washed out, it may have been in the sun for so long that it needs replacement. Do you have a helmet that is hard and granular? It shows that the helmet may not be strong enough to withstand an impact. Whenever you notice deep scratches on the helmet or tears and bursts, it’s a sign to purchase a new helmet.
4.What is the best way to clean a helmet?
The best way to clean a helmet is to use soapy water and a soft cloth. If the helmet remains dirty after using the soapy water and soft cloth, it is better you replace it with a new helmet.
5.Is it safe to write on my industrial safety helmet for identification?
It will not be entirely safe to write on your helmet or place a mark on it because every helmet is made from raw materials which are sensitive to chemicals. Such of the chemicals in highlighters or markers can affect your safety helmet causing it to lose protection. However, the best way to brand your helmet is to inform the manufacturer to do it for you.
6.What are the parts of the helmet that i can easily replace?
Helmet suspension are replaceable, so you can actually replace them when it is Dirty or when they are worn out. Sweat bands can be replaced as well with a new one. Chain straps can also be replaced.
7.What if I wear a Workplace safety helmet when driving a bike or a bicycle? Would it protect me from harm?
All safety helmets are not the same; if you choose to wear a safety helmet that is meant for the work site in place of a bicycle or motorcycle helmet, it will not offer you the required protection because the risks involved in bicycles and motorcycles are different from the one in the work environment.
8.Do I need to share safety helmets with fellow workers?
It is unhygienic to share a safety helmet with fellow workers. All PPE is meant to be personal to the person wearing them. Situations that will give rise to workers wearing the same helmet should not be encouraged at all.
9.What is the difference between a safety helmet and a Hard hat?
A safety helmet has two key features that cannot be seen in a hard hat. Those features are an energy absorbing foam liner and a chin strap.
10.When should I wear an industrial safety helmet?
Industrial Safety helmets Should be worn when there is a risk of head injury, mostly in a construction, manufacturing and recreational environment.
11.Can I reuse a safety helmet after an impact?
It is not advisable to wear a safety helmet after a significant impact, even when there is no observable visible damage.
12.Do safety helmets expire?
Safety helmets can expire usually 5 years or less from the manufacturing date.
13.What factors should I consider when selecting an industrial safety helmet?
When you are selecting a helmet, there are certain factors that you have to consider, which include the type of Hazard in the workplace, the comfortability of the helmet and compliance with the safety standards.
14.How do I train workers on the safe use of safety helmets?
To properly train workers on the safe use of safety helmets, the employer should provide initial training and ongoing training on the hazards obtainable from the job, the hazards that safety helmets can offer protection to the workers and when and where to use a safety helmet.
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Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
