Hard Hat

Also known as

Helmet, Construction Helmet, Safety Helmet, ANSI Hard Hat

Used for

Protecting your head from dropped hardware, overhead rigging, and low structural clearances during load-in and load-out. Required PPE on many show sites and in all permanent venue grid and rigging areas.

Trade note

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 classifies hard hats by type (I: top impact only; II: top and lateral) and class (E: electrical 20 kV; G: general 2.2 kV; C: non-conductive). Class E (electrical) is recommended when working near power systems.

Direct answer

Hard Hat is used for protecting your head from dropped hardware, overhead rigging, and low structural clearances during load-in and load-out. Required PPE on many show sites and in all permanent venue grid and rigging areas. It is also known as Helmet, Construction Helmet, Safety Helmet, ANSI Hard Hat. Trade note: ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 classifies hard hats by type (I: top impact only; II: top and lateral) and class (E: electrical 20 kV; G: general 2.2 kV; C: non-conductive). Class E (electrical) is recommended when working near power systems.

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