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I must confess, I have no experience working construction, but, seems I need a hard hat since sometimes I have to go to labs or other facilities that the University mandates wearing a hard hat. The hard hats that the Univ supplies usually dont fit, plus they are kind of dirty, so I would like to have my own. So, where should I look for a hard-hat, and what brand should I get? I looked at the local Home Depot yesterday, and the ones they had were Chinese-made, which I dont want to buy. A US made hard hat would be good. Thanks in advance for your advice. -Sid If you think you can, YOU WILL!!!!! | ||
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Well, on the ship we use a V-Gard 500 Vented Hardhat. They seem to work well enough. I like the full brim models. They're about the only experience I have. Product of the USA. https://us.msasafety.com/Head-...p/000060002100001013 MSA 10167911 V-Gard 500 Hat, Vented https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073..._apa_i_JriRDbS4YANWR ~Alan Acta Non Verba NRA Life Member (Patron) God, Family, Guns, Country Men will fight and die to protect women... because women protect everything else. ~Andrew Klavan | |||
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As you’ve seen tons of choices out there. I prefer a vented 6 point harness. I use a JSP Evolution at work and have no complaints. I can say look for a hard hat that doesn’t have a foam head band as over time they break down and will leave foam pieces on your forehead. | |||
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sidss1, A quick Google came up with this one:https://gypsum-supply.com/ Marsh Power Tools is between Brighton and Howell on Grand River Ave.:http://www.marshpower.com/ -------------------------------------—————— ————————--Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even, usually, surpassing knowledge(E.J.Potter, A.K.A. The Michigan Madman) | |||
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This is what I wear when needed. Made in USA. https://www.amazon.com/MSA-V-G...ension/dp/B00KJ1ZHT4 Keep in mind some sites (it’s rare) do not allow vented hard hats. ——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1 | |||
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| Technically Adaptive |
Sometimes sites will issue a certain color for visitors too. | |||
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Definitely get vented. My first one, an old Bell Telephone System issued one, wasn't. Got pretty uncomfortable. You won't wear it if it's uncomfortable. Currently have a 3M with a full brim, vented. Pretty comfortable. Amazon currently has them around 15 bucks depending on color, list is around 50. I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm. | |||
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| Eating elephants one bite at a time  |
Will you need a face shield or ear muffs? You me mentioned labs, will a bump cap be adequate? Without knowing the requirements of the environment, we're all just guessing.  | |||
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Festina Lente |
Full brim is good for outside use, rain runs off more onto your shoulders instead of down your neck. ANSI rated, full-suspension cowboy hat style will get some looks... https://www.amazon.com/Vulcan-...id=1571595967&sr=8-8 NRA Life Member - "Fear God and Dreadnaught" | |||
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I cannot help with a made in the USA hard hat source. However, I want to share something about hard hats that isn't common knowledge, and is another reason not to use the old, grimy loaner hard hats. Hard hats have an expiration date (see article below). Heavy use, exposure to chemicals (e.g. wrong cleaning product, ambient conditions in some chemical plants, etc), and damage (scratches, dents, cracks) can mean replacing even sooner.
Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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| Eating elephants one bite at a time |
Good point tatortodd. It's wise to learn how to inspect and check a hardhat prior to using it as ppe. sidss1, make sure your employer is providing the proper training. It's more involved than place on head and adjust to fit. | |||
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The MSA is what we issue our crews and they work well. This is what I wear in orange the suspension system makes it almost comfy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075..._apa_i_6blRDbC55KCVF | |||
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Here is a 3M that is: Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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I’ve been using an MSA V Guard for years. I’m not sure where they are made though. | |||
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I wear an MSA fiberglass hardhat, with a knob adjustable suspension. | |||
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Traditionally pink for the bonehead who forgets his hat repeatedly, and has to borrow one. I've got two yellow hats acquired God knows where. The MSA, Mine Safety Appliances of Pittsburg PA, hat, is a medium and I guess it is a four-point harness. It is comfortable. For me, Rule 1 would be a hat that fits. Snug enough not to roll off your head if you are bowing to your hosts or looking at your shoes. Hardhats always seem to sit high on my head but I'm thinking that is a design feature. You get used to it. I'll visit jobs to inspect progress and often be the only guy in a safety vest and hardhat. No problem. | |||
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Thank you all very much for all the great info. Well, I am at work, and will ask the lab supervisor about the rules, i.e. whether I have to have a certain kind of hard hat, or if the Federal OSHA or MI-OSHA rules require any particular features. I see the guys who actually work in the lab wear white hard hats, with the brim sort of like a baseball hat, they dont wear ones with the full brim that goes all around. When I find out, I will let you guys know, and then with your help choose a hat to get for myself. Thank you all very much. If you think you can, YOU WILL!!!!! | |||
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MSA is the industry standard. They make just about any style or color. Their V-guard cap with ratchet suspension was what I liked when we could get them. | |||
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