RS PRO Expertbase Electrical Hard Hat

Introducing the RS PRO safety hat with electrical insulation. This high-quality safety helmet is a versatile piece of personal protective equipment that can be used across a range of applications where there is a risk of obtaining injuries in applications and environments where there are likely to be falling objects, hard impact with stationary objects or electrocution. This Polypropylene shell hat is an essential piece of uniform for anyone who often works in environments like this and is at risk of injury.

Features and Benefits:

• This lightweight and high-quality RS PRO hard hat offers protection from head injuries that could be caused by falling objects and has been specially designed to withstand conditions in harsh environments
• The safety hat has been designed to provide electrical insulation of up to 1000Vac or 1500Vdc in line with EN50365 standards
• The high-profile Polypropylene shell acts as a shock absorber and comes with a soft padded sweatband, giving optimum safety and protection for the wearer
• For increased comfort, the safety helmet has been designed with a lateral deformation so that the wearer’s head can fit securely without compromising the overall ergonomics and safety
• The hard hat features a short visor that which allows for greater upward vision and better peripheral visibility
• The rounded design allows for less chance of the hat getting caught on obstacles and lets the wearer easily adjust the hat even when gloves are being worn
• The adjustable 4-point plastic harness and buckle for head size adjustment allows for secure fitting
• Meets standards EN 397 (-30°C +50°C) (LD) (440V), EN 50365 Class:0, CE-CAT III
• Available in white (184-5950) or yellow (184-5951)

Applications:

Hard hats or safety helmets are a form of head protection generally made from a hard plastic and are used in a variety of applications where there is a risk of injury from falling objects, hard impact with stationary objects or electric shocks. They are most often used on building sites and construction sites and are an essential part of PPE uniform for the wearer when working or visiting sites that involve these risks of injuries. Different coloured helmets also have different meanings dependant on what application they are used for, so it is important to ensure the right hat meeting the correct standards for the application it is going to be used for, is selected.
Most common applications and environments that safety helmets are used in are:

• Building and construction
• Labourers involved in earth moving activities
• Supervisors and architects inspecting work
• Electricians
• Visitors to any site where the risk of injury is present

Is the hard hat adjustable?

Yes, the hard hat features a buckle adjuster ranging from 55 - 62cm for easy and quick size adjustment

Do hard hats have replacement dates?

Safety helmets, hard hats and bump caps should be replaced every 5 years. If the hard hat or safety helmet is in regular use, it may need to be replaced every 2 years.

Any excessive wear and tear while in use will drastically reduce helmet or hard hat’s performance and poses a risk to the safety of the wearer, so if the item is badly damaged or scratched, it should be discarded immediately and replaced with one that is fit for purpose.

Is the hard hat reflective?

No, the hard hat is not reflective, so it should be ensured that adequate hi-vis uniform is worn if it is a legal requirement

Does this hard hat have built-in earmuffs?

No, this RS PRO safety helmet does not have built-in earmuffs or ear protection

Why RS PRO?

RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO seal of approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.