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…
Best for: Premium construction and industrial buyers who want Type II Class E safety helmet protection with a modern design profile.
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…
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…
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…
Yes — if your work genuinely happens at height and you need a helmet engineered from the ground up for that environment, the Petzl Vertex Industrial is the standard against which other at-height helmets are measured. It carries dual EN 397 and ANSI Z89.1 certification (verify your specific SKU for…
Yes — the Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim Safety Helmet (Type 2 Class E) is the right buy for linemen, utility workers, and outdoor construction crews who need 360-degree brim coverage against sun and rain and full Class E electrical protection in one package. We rate it 4.5 out of 5. If you need MIPS…
The DEWALT DPG22 safety helmet earns a 4.4 out of 5 rating. It is a certified ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type 2, Class E safety helmet with a 6-point ratchet suspension and an included chin strap, sold at a competitive mid-market price. For electricians, carpenters, and general contractors who already run…
Yes — if your site requires or benefits from dual ANSI Z89.1 Type II Class E / EN 397 certification, the KASK Zenith X2 is the most capable helmet in this class currently stocked at WC Safety. It is purpose-built for tower climbers, scaffold erectors, steel ironworkers, and any crew operating under…
Yes, for most construction and at-height work environments — the STUDSON SHK-1 is one of the few premium Type 2 safety helmets on the market with an optional MIPS brain-protection system, a genuinely modern ergonomic shell, and a choice between vented (Class C) and non-vented (Class E)…
The 3M SecureFit X5000 safety helmet earns a 4.5 out of 5 rating for its combination of ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type 2 certification, built-in UV degradation sensing, and a pressure-diffusion suspension that eliminates the manual ratchet dial. It is one of the more technically differentiated safety helmets…
Yes — for crews that want a chin-strap-retained, climbing-style helmet and do not need ANSI Z89.1 Type 2 side-impact certification, the MSA V-Gard H1 is one of the best-balanced picks available. The H1 is ANSI Type 1; MSA’s Type 2 helmet is the V-Gard H2. You get MSA's proven FAS-TRAC III ratchet suspension, a secure four-point chin-strap-ready shell…
