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Explore our blog for articles on ballistic, tactical, and safety helmets.
Safety Helmets vs Hard Hats: Why Safety Helmets *Aren’t* Better
Safety helmets are getting popular, replacing hard hats on some job sites. But are they safer? Check out some research and reviews.
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.
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 to Wear a Hard Hat Safely: Dos and Don’ts
From baseball caps to winter beanies, this blog clears up confusion about what to wear under a hard without compromising safety.
Hard Hat Colors and Their Meaning: Cracking the Code
Learn why job sites use hard hat color codes, what the colors mean, and how codes can improve efficiency and safety.
Carbon Fiber Hard Hats vs. Fiberglass Hard Hats vs. Plastics
From carbon fiber hard hats to fiberglass hard hats to plastics, learn the pros and cons of different materials to make the best choice for your needs.
Custom Hard Hats: Hydro Dipped Hard Hats, Stickers & More
Custom hard hats are popular, but there are a few rules for modifying them. Learn the OSHA regulations and popular customization options.
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.