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#1 MOST CITED OSHA VIOLATION

FALL PROTECTIONSTANDARD: 1926.501VIOLATIONS: 7,216Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

A leading edge is the unprotected and under-construction side of a roof, floor, or other walking surface that changes location as work on the surface continues.

Unlike a finished edge, a leading edge is often abrasive or sharp, which creates unique hazards to workers and can damage and impair the function of safety equipment.

In addition to the normal fall protection standards that OSHA and other occupational safety and health organizations apply to construction work at height, leading-edge work is subject to additional considerations that recognize its unique hazard potential. For instance, the abrasive work surfaces and sharp edges that characterize many leading edges can damage the structural integrity of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) and cause fraying or other forms of damage that may cause the lifeline to fail.

Additionally, most SRLs and other forms of tethering equipment are designed to be anchored to a high point, whereas leading-edge anchors often must be tethered to the surface at “foot height.” This lower height, as well as the worker’s increasing distance from the anchor as he or she builds the surface forward, can affect the function of fall arrest equipment. This puts workers at risk for longer, harder falls before their fall arrest system is able to successfully stop them.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z359.14 requires SRLs to have additional task-specific safety features if they are to be used for leading-edge applications. ANSI-certified leading-edge lifelines must be made of material that is resistant to the wear and damage of leading edges, and they must come with integrated shock absorption to compensate for the increased fall distance faced by leading-edge workers.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REDUCE FALLS?Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations, or into holes in floors and walls. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance.

To prevent employees from being injured from falls, employers must:• Guard every floor hole into which a worker

can accidentally walk (using a railing andtoe-board or a floor hole cover).

• Provide a guard rail and toe-board aroundevery elevated open sided platform, flooror runway.

• Regardless of height, if a worker canfall into or onto dangerous machines orequipment (such as a vat of acid or aconveyor belt) employers must provideguardrails and toe-boards to preventworkers from falling and getting injured.

• Other means of fall protection that maybe required on certain jobs include safetyharness and line, safety nets, stair railingsand hand rails.

OSHA requires employers to:• Provide working conditions that are free of

known dangers.• Keep floors in work areas in a clean and, so

far as possible, a dry condition.• Select and provide required personal

protective equipment at no cost toworkers.

• Train workers about job hazards in alanguage that they can understand.

Source: safeopedia.com & osha.gov

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CHOOSING RESCUE AND DESCENT SYSTEMS

Automatic, user, or co-worker controlled descentAutomatic evacuation and emergency escape devices require the least amount of training and knowledge by the user. Some systems allow the user to control their own descent or allow a co-worker to control the descent for added flexibility. A single rescue system may not fit every scenario, some systems are easy to use for one application, while others require more skill but can be adapted for use in multiple situations.

User or co-worker controlled ascentIn addition to descent capabilities, some rescue systems also incorporate the ability to raise the user or victim. This function is often needed in scenarios where a worker must be rescued by another worker, typically called “pick-offs.” The rescuer descends to the fallen victim, connects to the victim’s system and then raises the victim slightly to enable disconnection of the victim’s fall arrest system, before descending with the victim to the lower level to complete the rescue.

Maximum height of operationClose attention must be given to selecting the system that can accommodate the height of rescue or descent needed. Systems typically have a maximum usable height based on design and performance. Also consider the overall size and weight of your complete system, and the type and style of lifeline.

Maximum number of usersSystems can typically accommodate either one or two users (at the same time). This becomes extremely important if the system needs to be used for evacuation, or if it must be used for rescue of an unconscious worker. If rescuing a co-worker in a “pick-off” type application, the system must be able to support both the rescuer and the victim.

DESCENT AND RESCUEOne of your workers has fallen. Fortunately, effective fall arrest equipment did its job — but your worker is now hanging suspended on the end of a lifeline hundreds of feet above the ground or is trapped in a confined space. Now what?

Employers must have a rescue plan that either provides the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or ensures that employees are able to rescue themselves. Executing this plan may require the use of a rescue system designed for the application.

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#2 MOST CITED OSHA VIOLATION

HAZ-COMSTANDARD: 1910.1200VIOLATIONS: 4,537Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

STEPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE HAZ-COM PROGRAM

STEP 1. LEARN THE STANDARD/IDENTIFY RESPONSIBLE STAFF• Obtain a copy of OSHA’s Hazard

Communication Standard.• Become familiar with its provisions.• Make sure that someone has primary

responsibility for coordinating implementation.

• Identify staff for particular activities (e.g., training).

STEP 2. PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM• Prepare a written plan to indicate how

hazard communication will be addressed in your facility.

• Prepare a list or inventory of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

STEP 3. ENSURE CONTAINERS ARE LABELED• Keep labels on shipped containers.• Label workplace containers where

required.

STEP 4. MAINTAIN SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDSs)• Maintain safety data sheets for each

hazardous chemical in the workplace.• Ensure that safety data sheets are

readily accessible to employees.

STEP 5. INFORM AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES• Train employees on the hazardous

chemicals in their work area before initial assignment, and when new hazards are introduced.

• Include the requirements of the standard, hazards of chemicals, appropriate protective measures, and where and how to obtain additional information.

STEP 6. EVALUATE AND REASSESS YOUR PROGRAM• Review your hazard communication

program periodically to make sure that it is still working and meeting its objectives.

• Revise your program as appropriate to address changed conditions in the workplace (e.g., new chemicals, new hazards, etc.).

Effective management of worker safety and health protection is a decisive factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses and their related costs. To assist employers and employees in developing effective safety and health programs, OSHA published recommended Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. These voluntary guidelines apply to all places of employment covered by OSHA.

Employers that have hazardous chemicals in their workplaces are required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, to implement a hazard communication program. The program must include labels on containers of hazardous chemicals, safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals, and training for workers.

Source: osha.gov

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HOW LEDs ARE DIFFERENT

• Light Source: LEDs are the size of a fleck of pepper, and a mix of red, green, and blue LEDs is typically used to make white light.

• Direction: LEDs emit light in a specific direction, reducing the need for reflectors and diffusers that can trap light. This feature makes LEDs more efficient for many uses such as recessed downlights and task lighting. With other types of lighting, the light must be reflected to the desired direction and more than half of the light may never leave the fixture.

• Heat: LEDs emit very little heat. In comparison, incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat and CFLs release about 80% of their energy as heat.

Source: energy.gov

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LONG LIFEA lifetime of up to 40,000 hours for some LEDs. Work longer without changing bulbs.

ENERGY EFFICIENTLED lightbulbs have an estimated energy efficiency of 80-90% compared to conventional bulbs.

ECO FRIENDLYLED lightbulbs contain no toxic chemicals such as mercuryand are recyclable.

DURABLE QUALITYLED lightbulbs are extremely durable and are resistant to shock, vibrations, and impacts.

NO UV EMISSIONSLED lighting is suitable around goods that are sensitive to heat and UV.

SUITABLE FOR EXTREMELY COLD AND HOT WEATHERLEDs are robust and can be used in very cold and hot temps.

BETTER LIGHT DIFFUSIONLEDs focus light without the need for external reflectors; delivering more efficient lighting.

INSTANT LIGHTINGLED lightbulbs light up immediately; offering advantages for infrastructure projects.

SUSTAINED EFFICIENCY WHEN TURNED ON & OFFLED lights can be turned off and on without affecting its lifetime.

LEDs: ENERGY SAVINGS & LESS OVERALL COSTLED is a highly energy efficient lighting technology, and has the potential to fundamentally change the future of lighting in the United States. Residential LEDs -- especially ENERGY STAR rated products -- use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting.

Widespread use of LED lighting has the greatest potential impact on energy savings in the United States. By 2027, widespread use of LEDs could save about 348 TWh (compared to no LED use) of electricity: This is the equivalent annual electrical output of 44 large electric power plants (1000 megawatts each), and a total savings of more than $30 billion at today’s electricity prices.

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#3 MOST CITED OSHA VIOLATION

SCAFFOLDINGSTANDARD: 1926.451VIOLATIONS: 3,319Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REVISED STANDARD

Employers and employees should be familiar with seven key provisions of the revised scaffolding standard (refer to standard 1926.451 for full details):• Fall protection at a 10 foot height above a

lower level for employees. • Specific heights of the toprail for

scaffolds are required for varied scenarios.

• Erecting and dismantling - A competent person must determine the feasibility of providing a safe means of access and fall protection for these operations.

• Training - Employers must train each employee who works on a scaffold.

• Inspections - A competent person must inspect the scaffold and scaffold components for visible defects.

• Overhand bricklaying - A guardrail or personal fall arrest system on all sides except the side where the work is being done.

SELECTING THE RIGHT FALL PROTECTION

SCAFFOLD SAFETY DON’Ts

• Don’t leave anything on the scaffold at the end of your shift.

• Don’t overload the scaffold.• Don’t use boxes or ladders to increase

your work height.• Don’t use the scaffold if it appears that it

is damaged in any way, has been tampered with or if there are components missing such as planking, guardrails, toeboards, debris nets or protective canopies.

• Don’t walk on scaffold planking covered in ice, snow or mud.

• Don’t climb on any portion of the scaffold frame not intended for climbing.

Type of Scaffold Fall Protection Required

Aerial lifts Personal fall-arrest system

Boatswains’ chair Personal fall-arrest system

Catenary scaffold Personal fall-arrest system

Crawling board(chicken ladder)

Personal fall-arrest system, or a guardrail system, or a ¾ inch (1.9 cm) diameter grabline or equivalent handhold securely fastened beside each crawling board

Float scaffold Personal fall-arrest system

Ladder jack scaffold Personal fall-arrest system

Needle beam scaffold Personal fall-arrest system

Self-contained scaffold Both a personal fall-arrest system and a guardrail system

Single-point and two-point suspension scaffolds

Both a personal fall-arrest system and a guardrail system

Supported scaffold Personal fall-arrest system or guardrail system

All other scaffolds not specified above

Personal fall-arrest system or guardrail systems that meet the required criteria

WHAT IS COVERED IN STANDARD 1926.451This standard covers general safety requirements for scaffolding, which should be designed by a qualified person and constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Employers are bound to protect workers from falls and falling objects while working on or near scaffolding at heights of 10 feet or higher.

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Source: safetyandhealthmagazine.com

Source: osha.gov

Source: constructconnect.com

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THE FOUR CATEGORIES There are four categories of dropped object prevention controls for equipment.

ANCHOR ATTACHMENTS

Retrofit attachment points installed onto fixed anchor locations like structure or a worker themselves to anchor tool tethers.

TOOL ATTACHMENTS

Retrofit attachment points installed onto tools and equipment, allowing them to be tethered.

TOOL TETHERS

Lanyards that connect tools to an anchor point.

CONTAINERS

Bags and buckets that are used to transport tools and equipment to and from at-heights work zones.

IN THE STANDARD ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 establishes minimum design, performance, testing, and labeling requirements for equipment solutions that reduce dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupation settings. Dropped objects include hand tools, instrumentation, small parts, structural components, and other items that need to be transferred and used at heights. This standard focuses on preventative solutions actively used by workers to mitigate these hazards.

COMMON CAUSES OF DROPPED OBJECTS

ELEMENT FACTORS• Weather• Vibration• Corrosion• Deterioration• Body effects like cold, numb hands

WORKER/EQUIPMENT FACTORS• Tripping or colliding• Poor housekeeping• Not following procedures• Miscalculations/poor design• Missed/inadequate inspections• Homemade tools and equipment

STOP THE DROP -ANSI/ISEA 121-2018Hundreds of individuals are killed each year when struck by falling objects, and tens of thousands more are injured. Active controls utilized to prevent falling objects by tying them off or containing them while at heights are a rapidly growing practice.

Source: International Safety Equipment Association

Source: 3m.com

Source: ergodyne.com

Source: ergodyne.com

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#4 MOST CITED OSHA VIOLATIONRESPIRATORY PROTECTION

STANDARD: 1910.134VIOLATIONS: 3,112Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

Source: OSHA.gov

EXAMPLES OF RESPIRATORY HAZARDS

• Lead dust and fumes from grinding,welding, cutting, or brazing surfacescoated with lead-based paint;

• Silica dust from cutting concrete orsandblasting;

• Solvent vapors from adhesives, paints,strippers, cleaning solvents, and spraycoatings; and

• Isocyanate vapors from spray foaminsulation and certain spray paints orcoatings.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION BEST PRACTICES

• Develop and implement a writtenrespiratory protection program.

• Evaluate the respiratory hazards in theworkplace.

• Select and provide appropriaterespirators.

• Provide worker medical evaluations andrespirator fit testing.

• Provide for the maintenance, storage,and cleaning of respirators.

• Provide worker training aboutrespiratory hazards and properrespirator use.

• Evaluate workers’ use of respiratorsand correct any problems.

• Provide employees with access tospecific records and documents, suchas a written copy of your respiratoryprotection program.

TYPES OF AIR PURIFYINGRESPIRATORS

Choosing the right respirator is key. No matter how well-made your respirator is, it can’t filter out hazards that it’s not designed for. Once you know the hazard, choose the correct type of respirator to get the job done and keep yourself protected.

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UNDERSTANDTHE RISKSGases, dusts, mists, and fumes are referred to as respiratory hazards. Some respiratory hazards act quickly, like carbon monoxide which can make you unconscious or kill you in minutes. Other respiratory hazards can take years to make you sick, like asbestos which can cause lung cancer decades after you breathe it in.

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SUMMER MUST HAVESOverexposure to heat can cause illness or even death. Heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat rash, heat cramps, and heat stroke can be prevented. There are precautions you should take any time temperatures are high and the job involves physical work.

BE READY FOR THE SUMMER HEAT Heat stress occurs when the body’s means of controlling its internal temperature starts to fail. Once the body’s temperature reaches 99.7° F (37.6° C), heat stress has begun to affect the body. At 104° F (40° C), it becomes susceptible to severe damage. As little as 30 minutes of 104° temps can cause cellular damage to the brain or even death.

You can’t change the weather. But you can change your approach to working in the heat.

Source: ohsonline.com

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#5 MOST CITED OSHA VIOLATION

LOCKOUT/TAGOUTSTANDARD: 1910.147VIOLATIONS: 2,923Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

WHAT ISHAZARDOUS ENERGY?Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, the unexpected startup or release of stored energy can result in serious injury or death to workers.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CONTROL HAZARDOUS ENERGY?

Proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures safeguard workers from hazardous energy releases. The LOTO standard establishes the employer’s responsibility to protect workers from hazardous energy. Employers are also required to train each worker to ensure that they know, understand, and are able to follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control procedures.

WHEN ARE EMPLOYERS EXEMPT FROM THE LOTO STANDARD VIA THE ‘MINOR SERVICING EXCEPTION’?

Three specific criteria can be used to determine if the minor servicing exception would apply to a particular activity.

First, the activity must be conducted during normal production operations, i.e., while the machine or equipment is actually performing its intended production function.

Second, the activity must be:

• Routine: The activity must be a regular course of procedure and be in accordance with established practices.

• Repetitive: The activity must be regularly repeated as part of the production process.

• Integral: The activity must be essential to the production process.

Third, if all of these apply, the employer must use alternative measures to provide effective protection from the hazardous energy. Some acceptable alternative measures include specially designed tools, remote devices, interlocked barrier guards, local disconnects, or control switches which are under the exclusive control of the employee performing the minor servicing. These alternative measures must enable the employee to safely perform the servicing task without being exposed to the unexpected energization or activation of the equipment, or the release of stored energy.

If the minor servicing exception is not met in full, the Lockout/Tagout standard is applicable and the machine or equipment must be deenergized and all potentially hazardous energy rendered safe.

Source: OSHA.gov

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#6 MOST CITED OSHA VIOLATION

LADDERSSTANDARD: 1926.1053VIOLATIONS: 2,780Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018)

OSHA STANDARD SUMMARY • Make sure portable ladders extend 3

feet above the roof or platform you’re trying to reach (otherwise grabrails should be installed).

• Ladders should only be used for the purpose for which they were designed.

• Don’t use the top rail as a step.• Faulty/damaged ladders should be

marked and removed from service until repaired.

• When placing your ladder, remember the four-to-one rule: for every 4 feet of height you have to go up, move the base 1 foot away from the wall.

LEADING CAUSES OF LADDER-RELATED INJURIES

• Repeated handling of large or heavy ladders

• Overreaching while on a ladder• Using the wrong type of ladder• Using the wrong size ladder• Missing the bottom rung when

descending a ladder

“Every year there are 300 ladder-related deaths and thousands of disabling injuries related to ladders”~ Ryan Moss, President of the American Ladder Institute (ALI)

Source: ehstoday.com

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HOW TO DECIDE WHAT CONFINED SPACE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED

Pay close attention to the maximum and minimum hole size as well as the shape of the opening you need to access. Given confined spaces vary in size and shape, your confined space system must be adjustable and adaptable.

Considerations When Deciding Equipment Type

Vertical or horizontal entryIf entering spaces such as a manhole on a street, a vertical system is needed. Some spaces require entry from the side such as a tank, and for these you’ll need a side-entry or horizontal type system.

Versatility and adaptabilityOne-piece tripods are extremely easy to use and set-up and fit a variety of applications. Multi-piece davit systems may be a bit more complex, but also offer more versatility with various arm sizes, and base options.

Portable or permanent systemTemporary jobs require lightweight and easy-to-use portable confined space systems that can be moved from one location to another. If a hazardous work area is accessed often, such as a vat or tank, a davit system with a permanently mounted base would be best.

Mechanical systemsLifeline type and length are just a couple of the options to consider. Typical mechanical devices include man-rated winches and 3-way self-retracting lifelines with both fallprotection and emergency rescue winchcapabilities. In some situations, a back-upsystem may be required.

Ease-of-useYour systems must provide you with the ability to handle a crisis simply, efficiently, and immediately. During an emergency, time is of the essence.

StrengthYour system must be rated for your application, such as fall arrest, rescue, man-riding, or material handling. Choose one that maximizes strength and minimizes weight. Versatility in this area is often a high priority so your system can accommodate different scenarios that may come up today and tomorrow.

DurabilityAll system components must be made from quality materials strong enough to endure rough handling and exposure to the elements. Powder coated and anodized aluminum construction offers durability and reduces overall weight for added ease-of-use.

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Source: 3M.com

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY –KNOW BEFORE YOU GOPreparedness and response planning measures should be in place prior to any confined space entry. A pre-entry checklist should be completed before entry and may include the following:• Discuss Prior to Entry• Permit• Verification of Conditions• Testing Results• Monitoring• Ventilation• Isolation• Equipment, Clothing, Tools and Personal Protective Equipment• Training• Standby/Rescue Team

Source: emergency-response-planning.com

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CHECKING FOR GAS HAZARDS IN A CONFINED SPACE

There are multiple methods to adhere to when evaluating confined space environments. Ambient air must be evaluated before entry to the space (pre-entry checks), during entry (continuous), and when a worker exits the confined space and re-enters.

CHOOSING YOUR CONFINED SPACE MONITOR

When choosing a monitor to test and continuously monitor a confined space, you should take into consideration several attributes of the monitor and be sure to accessorize accordingly.

First and foremost, you will need a multi-gas monitor that is capable of monitoring for all of the OSHA-required hazards: oxygen, flammable gases, and potential toxic air contaminants that may be present as a result of the processes that take place in or around the confined space. Next, you should consider a monitor that has either an internal or external pump that is capable of properly drawing the air sample back to your fresh air monitoring point during initial testing of the space. The monitor also should have the capability of continuously monitoring the occupied space to ensure the workers’ continued safety. Other equipment such as sampling probes, durable carrying cases, and rechargeable batteries can be complementary accessories, as well.

Most of today’s monitors are equipped with bright visual and loud audible alarms to warn of potential hazards. An internal datalogger will help you comply with the documentation of your spaces’ hazards. A datalogger is a device containing a microprocessor that electronically stores information taken from an instrument. The levels of all hazards being monitored can be downloaded from the datalogger to a computer or printed for reference and record keeping activities.

Source: ohsonline.com

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HOW IS THE AIRIN THERE?The atmosphere in a confined space could have low oxygen levels or toxic gas present. Before you work in and around confined spaces, you should have proper training and be aware of all the permits and procedures needed to ensure a safe and compliant entry.

Source: ohsonline.com

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WHEN IS A HARD HAT REQUIRED?OSHA requires, in 29 CFR 1910.135, that if the following hazardous conditions are present, then head protection is required:

• Objects might fall from above and strike employees on the head• There is potential for employees to bump their heads against

fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams• There is a possibility of accidental head contact with electrical

hazards

Source: ohsonline.com

SAFETY HELMETS GROWING IN POPULARITY

For decades, hard hats have been synonymous with construction job site safety. Their one major flaw, however, is that if workers fall, the hard hat rarely stays on their head, exposing them to possible head injuries resulting from the fall. Companies have begun to seek out new products, in hopes of reducing injuries.

Benefits of Safety HelmetsImproving upon head protection is a benefit to many different parties within the industry. The worker benefits from less chance of injury; the company benefits from less lost time and worker’s compensation payouts; and insurance companies benefit from lower risk and less claims. Currently, the best alternative to hard hats are safety helmets with chin straps like the ones worn by search and rescue teams or mountain climbers.

In addition to being strapped to a worker’s head, safety helmets boast some other major benefits, chief of which is the ability to functionally accessorize. For example, many of the helmets are Hi-Viz, are shaped to allow for over the ear hearing protection, and have multiple size options for safety visors.

Source: constructionjunkie.com

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