Farm Helmets | Protective Head Wear

Farm helmets are one of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that are important for agricultural producers to reduce their risk of injury or death. Most injuries to the head can be prevented by wearing the appropriate PPE. Proper head protection can mean the difference between a traumatic brain injury and a mild concussion. Helmets are designed for farming tasks because of their level of protection in the event of the following types of incidents: Potential for objects to fall from above and strike a worker on the head, Workers can bump their head against an object, or Potential for head contact with an electrical hazard. Know This About Your Farm Helmets Non-metallic helmets are good all-around choices for agriculture. They offer impact protection and also resist water, burning and electrical shock. Never wear metal hats where there is a danger of electrical contact. Take special care of helmets used on the farm. Inspect them regularly. Clean the suspension regularly with mild soap and water. Adjust the suspension so that it sits squarely on the head. Do not store anything between the suspension and the shell. Do not wear anything under them unless it is an approved liner specifically made for that purpose. Deep scratches or cuts may cause hard helmets to split on impact. Stiff, brittle, faded, dull or chalky shells indicate degradation. Immediately replace helmets with signs of degradation. Do not repair shells or paint them. Repairing and painting can affect the electrical insulating ability or soften it and hide flaws. Discard a damaged helmet, even if it has sustained an impact without any visible damage. Do not drill any holes in the helmets or store them in the rear window of a vehicle. Sunlight can affect its protective quality. Automatically replace helmets every two years if they have been continuously exposed to temperature extremes, sunlight or chemicals. Never use helmets for anything other than head protection. Do not use them as seats, hammers, step stools or water buckets. Do not store things in them.