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1. Safety Helmet

2. Bump Cap

3. Face Shield with Helmet

4. Welding Helmet

5. Safety Cap with Chin Strap

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1. Severe head injuries

Falling tools, bricks, or equipment can cause skull fractures or brain injury.

2. Fatal accidents

High-impact blows to the head can lead to death.

3. Eye and face injuries

Flying debris, dust, or sparks can damage eyes and skin.

4. Burns

Exposure to welding sparks, hot metal, or flames without protection can cause serious burns.

5. Concussions and long-term brain damage

Even minor impacts can lead to dizziness, memory issues, or permanent brain injury.

6. Increased accident severity

Without helmets, even small accidents become much more dangerous.

7. Legal and workplace violations

Not following PPE rules can lead to disciplinary action or being removed from the site.

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Made of: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or fiberglass

Function: Protects head from falling objects and impact

Common uses: General construction sites, industrial work

Limitations: Can be uncomfortable in heat, limited side protection

Hazards involved: Head injury from falling tools / materials if not worn or improperly fitted

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Made of: Plastic shell with soft padding (ABS or foam)

Function: Protects against minor bumps and scrapes

Common uses: Indoor maintenance, low-risk work areas

Limitations: Not for heavy impacts or falling objects

Hazards involved: Minor head injuries in tight spaces or low ceilings

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Made of: Polycarbonate shield + hard hat base

Function: Protects face and head from debris, splashes, and sparks

Common uses: Welding, grinding, chemical handling

Limitations: Can fog up, reduce visibility

Hazards involved: Eye/face injuries if shield is lifted or not used properly

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Made of: Heat-resistant plastic or fiberglass shell with tinted lens

Function: Protects face and eyes from heat, sparks, and radiation

Common uses: Welding and metal cutting

Limitations: Heavy, limited visibility when lifted

Hazards involved: Burns, eye damage (arc flash) if not worn correctly

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Made of: HDPE shell + adjustable straps

Functions: Ensures helmet stays in place during movement or falls

Common uses: High-risk construction sites, climbing work

Limitations: May feel restrictive

Hazards involved: Helmet displacement → head injury during falls or impact

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Protects against falling objects: Hard hats are designed to absorb and disperse impact from debris, tools, or materials that may fall during demolition or construction work.

Prevents severe head injuries: By reducing the force transferred to the skull, hard hats significantly lower the risk of skull fractures, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. Thus, reducing preventable accidents.

Shields from multiple hazards: Hard hats also protect the head from sharp objects, protruding structures, low ceilings, and accidental bumps, common in excavation and heavy equipment areas.

Required by safety regulations: Many occupational safety standards mandate wearing hard hats in hazardous zones, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional safety requirements.

Promotes a strong safety culture: Consistent use of hard hats encourages responsible behaviour among workers and reduces the likelihood of risky habits developing.

Protects overall wellbeing: Wearing hard hats at all times helps maintain safety, minimize injury severity, and ensure the wellbeing of all individuals involved in the construction project.

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A group of university students is participating in a construction project on campus, which involves various tasks such as demolition, excavation, and heavy equipment operation. The students are provided with hard hats but tend to overlook wearing them consistently. During the demolition phase, a student who was not wearing a hard hat gets hit on the head by falling debris, resulting in a head injury.

·       Discuss the importance of wearing hard hats as a primary form of head protection to prevent head injuries and minimize the risk of traumatic incidents.