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Reasons to wear a hard hat at work 

by | Nov 1, 2022 | Workers' Compensation

The construction industry provides employment for workers across the state of California. While most employees get to return home in one piece at the end of each day, this isn’t always the case. Construction work is widely regarded as one of the most hazardous types of vocation. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can help to prevent accidents and also the severity of injuries suffered during accidents. Outlined below are a few reasons why wearing a hard hat is so important

It protects your head 

The most obvious benefit of wearing a hard hat is that it protects you from head injuries. If you slip and fall, or a tool drops on your head from a height, the hard lining of a helmet offers a protective layer. This could be the difference between suffering a severe head injury and walking away with a more minor bump. 

You can be seen more easily

Hard hats serve multiple purposes on top of protecting your head. They are usually distinctly colored, which makes it easier for moving vehicles to spot construction workers. Different colors are also typically ascribed to people in specific roles. For instance, a white hard hat usually indicates that the person is a supervisor. Thus, if you need to alert a supervisor of something quickly, you can usually spot them in the crowd. 

Sadly, no matter how careful you are, you could still end up in a workplace accident. If this is the case, then be sure to look into your options in terms of pursuing legal compensation.