The MCASF Safety Committee, dedicated to enhancing worker safety, has been instrumental in fostering a culture where safety is ingrained in daily operations, moving beyond mere compliance. Today, the committee takes a significant stride by advocating for 360-degree head protection in the event of falls, introducing climbing helmets for elevated work, or any conditions where falls are likely.
Why is the MCASF Safety Committee advocating for transitioning from traditional hard hats to climbing helmets? The work of our trade creates significant exposure for traumatic brain injuries and head trauma associated with falls – even falls from a short distance. Unlike hard hats, climbing helmets equipped with chin straps ensure head protection and, most importantly, remain intact during a fall. Offering protection from the front, back, sides, and top, climbing helmets surpass the limited coverage provided by traditional hard hats.
During last week’s MCASF Membership Meeting, presenter George Stallings provided an informative talk on the evolution of hard hats, noting that traditional hard hat technology has changed minimally since hard hats were first introduced over 100 years ago. George went on to provide several demonstrations of how safety helmets offers far-superior head protection.
If you’d like to learn more about helmet-stye hard hats and the benefits of migrating your team away from the old-style traditional hard hat, please click here to contact MCASF Safety Consultant Debra Tambaschi.
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