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Future Helmets: Exploring UHMWPE, Carbon Fiber Nanotubes, M5 Fiber & More

UHMWPE and aramids dominate ballistic protection, but what about future helmets? Learn about potential alternatives.

How UHMWPE Helmets Revolutionized Ballistic Protection

UHMWPE is the benchmark modern ballistic protection. Learn how UHMWPE helmets came about, what makes this material strong & the future of head protection.

Everything You Need to Know about Search and Rescue Helmets

If you’re a professional in the industry of saving lives, then you already know why a search and rescue helmet is a key staple in your kit. There are a lot of dangers in both urban and wilderness environments where you may be operating.

Construction Safety Compliance & Management: Getting Ahead of Hazards

Construction safety management is crucial for preventing job-site hazards, injuries and deaths. Learn about safety plan best practices that increase compliance.

The Best Lineman Hard Hat: Industry Risks & PPE Rules

Telecom & electrical line workers have difficult jobs with a much higher chance of electrocution & falls. Learn the industry risks & OSHA rules for hard hats.

How a Culture of Safety Can Neutralize Common Construction Site Threats

Some construction hazards remain just as common as they were ten years ago. Learn how establishing a safety culture (not just enforcement) can drive down injury rates.

The Role of Logger Helmets in America’s Most Dangerous Profession

Learn about the practices that make tree work and logging accidents so common and severe—and how arborist and logger helmets can help prevent serious injuries.

Preventing Ironworker Deaths & Accidents: From Hard Hats to Harnesses

Slips, falls & collapsing structures frequently cause ironworker accidents & deaths. Learn how best practices and equipment, including ironworker hard hats, can help.

Mining Safety Equipment Innovation: PPE Detection, Robots & Smart Helmets

Learn how PPE detection, the IoT, and other tech make the industry safer through evolving mining safety equipment and software.

How UHMWPE Sheets Are Made into Ballistic Helmet Shells

All ballistic materials present challenges to making helmets. Here’s how manufacturers solve them, including addressing the unique hurdles posed by UHMWPE sheets.

The Development of UHMWPE Armor & the Spectra & ECH Helmets

It’s been a long road for the use of UHMWPE in ballistics. Learn about the substances discovery and how it finally became successful in UHMWPE armor & helmets.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene & Ballistic Combat Helmets

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has revolutionized ballistic protection. Learn the chemical properties that make it special.

Mining Hard Hats: A Top Safety & Lost-Time Prevention Tool

Head injuries are still a major danger in the mining industry. Learn how mining hard hats and MSHA-approved helmets help prevent them.

First Responder & Police Officer Grants: Get Money for SWAT Helmets and More

First responder and police officer grants can help departments buy equipment, like SWAT helmets, and training. Read these tips for your best shot at winning them!

Everything You Need to Know about Search and Rescue Helmets

If you’re a professional in the industry of saving lives, then you already know why a search and rescue helmet is a key staple in your kit. There are a...

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