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Head Protection Awareness

The document outlines the importance of head protection in construction, emphasizing that many head injuries and fatalities can be prevented by wearing safety helmets. It details the regulations requiring hard hats on construction sites and provides guidelines for proper helmet use and maintenance. Key points include checking the helmet's condition, avoiding unauthorized modifications, and replacing helmets as needed.

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Head Protection Awareness

The document outlines the importance of head protection in construction, emphasizing that many head injuries and fatalities can be prevented by wearing safety helmets. It details the regulations requiring hard hats on construction sites and provides guidelines for proper helmet use and maintenance. Key points include checking the helmet's condition, avoiding unauthorized modifications, and replacing helmets as needed.

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Bahrain Special Technical Services Co WLL STL Code STL-T-010

SAFETY TOOLBOX LIBRARY Rev 00

Issue Date 01-03-2012


HEAD PROTECTION Page Page 1 of 1

The head is particularly vulnerable to injury and accidents to the head are often fatal, or involve very
serious injuries, such as brain damage or fractured skull.

Over the years it has been proved beyond doubt that many deaths and head injuries could have
been prevented, or their severity reduced, by wearing safety helmets.

Under the Construction Head Protection Regulations 1989 hard hats must be worn by all persons on
building and construction sites with the exception of turban wearing Sikhs

When wearing a hard hat always check the following points:

 Adjust the headband to suit your head size.

 Check that the outer shell and harness is in good condition, without indentation or cracks.

 Never paint the shell as some paints weaken the plastics used.

 Use a chin-strap where necessary to avoid the possibility of the safety helmet falling off. This
applies particularly to steel erectors.

 Do not punch holes into the shell for attaching unauthorised equipment or for ventilation.
Attachments for ear defenders or eye protection are available and should only be used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

 Replace any helmet if it sustains a heavy impact, as the shell may be weakened.

 Helmets must be in good condition and replaced according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
This is usually every two years.

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