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Industrial Safety Equipment, PPE Guides & Reviews
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  • Lift Safety DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat product photo
    June 20, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Lift Safety DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat Review

    The LIFT Safety DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim occupies the mid-tier of LIFT's DAX lineup — between the entry-level HDPE and the premium carbon fiber variant. Fiber resin composite construction provides a balance of reduced weight (approximately 13 oz) and improved chemical resistance compared to…

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  • STUDSON SHK-1 Non-Vented Safety Helmet, Type 2 Class E product photo
    June 20, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Studson Shk 1 Vented Safety Helmet Review

    The STUDSON SHK-1 Vented is the ventilated version of the SHK-1 platform — providing Type II lateral impact protection in a vented shell design for improved airflow. Like all vented hard hats, the vents in the shell compromise its electrical insulation, so the SHK-1 Vented is Class C — no…

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  • 3M SecureFit X5007-ANSI Orange Safety Helmet 6-Point Class E product photo
    June 20, 2026 Steven Eaton

    3M SecureFit X5007 Safety Helmet Review

    The 3M SecureFit X5007 is a safety helmet with an integrated UVicator — a proprietary UV-sensitive material on the brim that changes color from orange to white when UV exposure has degraded the shell to the point where replacement is required. This makes the X5007 the only hard hat with a built-in…

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  • MSA Skullgard Full-Brim Hard Hat — Type II, Class E High-Heat Phenolic product photo
    June 20, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Msa Skullgard Full Brim Hard Hat Review

    The MSA Skullgard is the standard hard hat for high-heat industrial environments — foundries, steel mills, smelters, and petroleum refineries. The Skullgard shell uses a specialized formulation rated for continuous ambient temperatures up to 350°F (aluminum version) or elevated temperatures beyond…

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  • MSA V-Gard Full-Brim Hard Hat, Fas-Trac III or Staz-on Suspension product photo
    June 20, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Msa V Gard Full Brim Hard Hat Review

    The MSA V-Gard Full Brim extends the same HDPE shell and Class E electrical protection of the iconic V-Gard to a 360-degree brim configuration. The full brim adds front, rear, and side coverage for sun and rain — the preferred configuration for outdoor workers in construction, roofing, and…

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  • Klein Tools Type 2 Class E Safety Helmet — Non-Vented, 20kV (60564) product photo
    June 11, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Klein Tools Safety Helmet Type 2 Review

    If you already buy Klein Tools for hand tools, pliers, and electrical gear — and you want a matching brand Type 2 Class E safety helmet that meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1, the Klein Tools helmet delivers exactly that. It is an honest mid-tier helmet with a capable ratchet suspension, proper non-vented…

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  • MSA V-Gard H2 Pro Safety Helmet with Fas-Trac III and MIPS — Non-Vented, Type II, Class E product photo
    June 11, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Milwaukee Bolt Impact Armor Safety Helmet Review

    Yes, with one caveat — the Milwaukee BOLT IMPACT ARMOR is the top protection tier in Milwaukee's BOLT lineup, adding a proprietary enhanced foam energy-absorbing liner to the standard Type 2 Class E cap-style shell. It is the right choice for workers who want Milwaukee's highest available impact…

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  • Ergodyne Skullerz 8963 Full Brim Type 2 Class E Safety Helmet product photo
    June 11, 2026 Steven Eaton

    Ergodyne Skullerz 8963 Full Brim Type 2 Class E Safety Helmet Review

    Yes — the Ergodyne Skullerz 8963 Full Brim Type 2 Safety Helmet is the right buy for general construction, electrical, and outdoor crews who need ANSI Z89.1 Type 2 Class E full-brim coverage at a mid-tier price point. We rate it 4.5 out of 5. If you need MIPS or are buying into a program that…

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