Hard Hats
Editor's Pick: MSA V-Gard Cap Style — Best-selling ANSI Z89.1 Type I Class E hard hat in North America. Read review →
This collection covers all ANSI Z89.1 certified hard hats for construction, electrical trade, utilities, and industrial use. Use the guides below to select the right Type (I/II), Class (E/G/C), and configuration (cap style vs full brim) for your specific work environment. All products meet OSHA 29 CFR 1926.100 head protection requirements when worn as specified.
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Hard Hat Selection by Use Case
| Use Case | Required Rating | Best Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical trade / utilities | Class E (20,000V) | MSA V-Gard Cap Style |
| General construction (outdoor) | Class E, full brim preferred | MSA V-Gard Full Brim |
| Type II mandate | Type II, Class E | Milwaukee BOLT |
| High-heat (foundry/steel) | High-heat shell | MSA Skullgard |
| Made in USA required | Class E, US-made | Bullard C33 |
| Large crew / budget | Class E, HDPE | Pyramex Ridgeline |
How to Choose
- Type I or Type II? — Type II adds lateral impact protection. Required on some modern sites. Full comparison →
- Class E, G, or C? — Class E (20kV) for electrical; Class G (2.2kV) for general industry; Class C only for non-electrical vented applications. Full Class guide →
- Cap style or full brim? — Full brim for outdoor sun/rain; cap style for confined or overhead work. Full comparison →
- Shell material? — HDPE for general use; fiberglass for heat; carbon fiber for reduced weight. Material guide →
Hard Hat Resources
- Hard Hat Selection: Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)
- Best Hard Hat for Construction Workers
- Best Full Brim Hard Hats
- Best Cap Style Hard Hats
- Best Hard Hat for Electrical Work
- Best Safety Helmets (Type II)
- Best Made in USA Hard Hats
- Best Hard Hat for Hot Work Environments
- Cap Style vs Full Brim Hard Hat
- Type I vs Type II Hard Hat
- HDPE vs Fiberglass vs Carbon Fiber
- All Hard Hats
- Cap Style Hard Hats
- Full Brim Hard Hats
- Vented Hard Hats
- Safety Helmets
- Bump Caps
- All Head Protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What hard hats are ANSI Z89.1 Class E certified?
All hard hats in this collection that are listed as Class E are certified to ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 for up to 20,000 volts of electrical protection. Class E hard hats are required for electrical trade and utility work. Filter by Class E or see best hard hats for electrical work for Class E picks.
What is the difference between a hard hat and a safety helmet?
A traditional hard hat has a flat-top shell (Type I or Type II) with a visor. A safety helmet has a rounded dome profile and is typically Type II (lateral impact protection). Modern construction increasingly mandates Type II safety helmets. See Type I vs Type II explained.
How do I choose the right hard hat?
The hard hat selection guide covers every selection decision: Type (I vs II), Class (E/G/C), cap style vs full brim, shell material, and suspension type. Use the best hard hat for construction guide for trade-specific picks.
Are Made in USA hard hats available?
Yes — the Bullard C33 is manufactured in Cynthiana, KY, and the Fibre-Metal line by Honeywell is US-made. See best Made in USA hard hats for the complete list.
What is the replacement schedule for hard hats?
Per ANSI/ISEA Z89.1: replace the shell within 5 years of the manufacture date stamped inside. Replace the suspension every 12 months. Replace immediately after any significant impact event. See the hard hat selection guide for full maintenance guidelines.
Related reference guides
- Do hard hats expire? — service life, date stamps, and replacement.
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Standards & references
Selection guidance on this page is mapped to these primary sources: Cited for reference only. Standards text is not a substitute for a written program, a hazard assessment, or evaluation by a qualified safety professional.
Selection guidance on this page is mapped to these primary sources: Cited for reference only. Standards text is not a substitute for a written program, a hazard assessment, or evaluation by a qualified safety professional.
JSP EVO 6151 Long-Brim Cap-Style Hard Hat — Type I Class C (Vented), HDPE, 6-Point Wheel Ratchet
JSP
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The JSP EVO 6151 Long-Brim Cap-Style Hard Hat is JSP's Evolution Deluxe cap shell with an extended front brim — an HDPE, Type I hard hat with...
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JSP EVO 6161 Full-Brim Hard Hat — Type I Class E (Non-Vented), HDPE, 6-Point Wheel Ratchet
JSP
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The JSP EVO 6161 Full-Brim Hard Hat is JSP's Evolution Deluxe full-brim shell — an HDPE, Type I hard hat with a 6-point Revolution wheel-ratc...
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LIFT Safety DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat — Full Brim, Type I Class C (HDC-15KG)
Lift Safety
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 WC Safety Review — the LIFT Safety DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, ba...
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Radians Industrial Hard Hat
Radians
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Radians Industrial Hard Hats Radians industrial hard hats deliver dependable ANSI Z89.1 Type 1 head protection at a value price — including the QH...
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Honeywell North NSB Short-Brim Hard Hat
Honeywell
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Honeywell North NSB Short-Brim Hard Hat The Honeywell North NSB short-brim hard hat offers a modern compact peak with a vented shell and ratchet s...
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ERB Omega II Full-Brim Hard Hat
ERB Industries
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ERB Omega II Full-Brim Hard Hat The ERB Omega II full-brim hard hat offers 360° protection with a mega-ratchet suspension and a broad color range ...
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ERB Omega II Cap-Style Hard Hat
ERB Industries
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ERB Omega II Cap-Style Hard Hat The ERB Omega II cap-style hard hat is a long-running value favorite with a mega-ratchet or slide-lock suspension ...
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Jackson Safety Advantage Full-Brim Hard Hat — Type I, Class E, Non-Vented HDPE, 4-Point Ratchet
Jackson Safety
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The Jackson Safety Advantage Full-Brim Hard Hat is an economical, non-vented Type I hard hat with a molded HDPE shell, a 360-degree wrap-arou...
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Klein Tools 60105 Hard Hat — Vented Cap Style, ANSI Type 1 Class C, White
Klein Tools
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Editor's take: The Klein Tools 60105 Hard Hat is a comfortable vented cap-style lid: ANSI Type 1 top-impact, a one-handed ratchet, and a was...
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Milwaukee BOLT Front Brim Vented Safety Helmet — Type II, Class C, Red (48-73-1328)
Milwaukee
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 WC Safety Review — the Milwaukee BOLT Front Brim Vented Safety Helmet Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety e...
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Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim Safety Helmet, Type 2 Class E
Milwaukee Tool
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The Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim Safety Helmet in Type 2, Class E is Milwaukee's non-vented, full brim configuration for electrical and construction en...
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Lift Safety DAX Cap Style Hard Hat, 6-Point Suspension
Lift Safety
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The Lift Safety DAX Cap Style Hard Hat is the cap-brim configuration of Lift Safety's DAX platform — a fiber resin shell with a six-point ratchet s...
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Lift Safety DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat
Lift Safety
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The Lift Safety DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat is a Class E, ANSI-rated full brim hard hat built around a fiberglass-reinforced resin shell and...
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STUDSON SHK-1 Vented Safety Helmet, Type 2
STUDSON
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The STUDSON SHK-1 Vented Safety Helmet is a Type 2 head protection platform from STUDSON with integrated ventilation, a modular full brim, Fidlock ...
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STUDSON SHK-1 Non-Vented Safety Helmet, Type 2 Class E
STUDSON
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The STUDSON SHK-1 Non-Vented Safety Helmet is a Type 2, Class E head protection platform from STUDSON — a newer entrant in the premium safety helme...
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MSA Skullgard Cap-Style Hard Hat with Welders Lugs and Fas-Trac III Suspension (Type II, Class E)
MSA Safety
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — MSA Skullgard Cap Style Hard Hat with Welders Lugs, Fas-Trac III Editorial assessment by Steven Eato...
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MSA Skullgard Cap-Style Hard Hat, Fas-Trac III Suspension - Type II, Class E High-Heat Helmet
MSA Safety
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MSA V-Gard Full-Brim Hard Hat, Fas-Trac III or Staz-on Suspension
MSA Safety
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The MSA V-Gard Full-Brim Hard Hat is the full brim configuration of one of the most widely deployed hard hat platforms in North American industry —...
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Milwaukee Full Brim Vented Hard Hat, 4-Point Ratchet, Class C
Milwaukee
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The Milwaukee Electric Full Brim Vented Hard Hat is a Class C, ANSI-rated head protection platform in a four-point ratchet configuration with vente...
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Bullard S51 Flat Front Cap Style Hard Hat, HDPE, 4-Point Ratchet, Made in USA
Bullard
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The Bullard S51 is a flat front cap style HDPE hard hat built around a three-rib shell, four-point ratchet suspension, and cotton brow pad — the sa...
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Bullard C34 Full-Brim Hard Hat - HDPE, Type II, Class E, 6-Point Ratchet, Spacious Shell
Bullard
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — Bullard C34 Full Brim Hard Hat, HDPE, Spacious Shell, 6-Point Ratchet Editorial assessment by Steven...
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Bullard S62 Vented Cap Style Hard Hat, HDPE, Class C, Made in USA
Bullard
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The Bullard S62 is a vented cap-style HDPE hard hat designed for thermally demanding environments where increased airflow reduces heat accumulation...
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Bullard S61 Cap Style Hard Hat, HDPE, 4-Point Ratchet, Made in USA
Bullard
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The Bullard S61 is a cap-style HDPE hard hat built around a three-rib shell profile and four-point ratchet suspension, certified to ANSI/ISEA Z89.1...
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Bullard C33 Full Brim Hard Hat - Type II Class E, HDPE, 6-Point Ratchet, Made in USA
Bullard
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — Bullard C33 Full Brim Hard Hat, HDPE, 6-Point Ratchet, Made in USA Editorial assessment by Steven Ea...
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Fibre-Metal by Honeywell P2HNQRW Roughneck Fiberglass Cap Hard Hat
Fibre-Metal by Honeywell
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The Fibre-Metal by Honeywell P2HNQRW SuperEight Roughneck is a cap-style hard hat built from a proprietary injection-molded fiberglass compound rat...
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Fibre-Metal by Honeywell P2AQRW SuperEight Fiberglass Cap Hard Hat, Quick-Lok
Fibre-Metal by Honeywell
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The Fibre-Metal by Honeywell P2AQRW SuperEight is a cap-style hard hat constructed from injection-molded fiberglass compound, offering impact and c...
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Fibre-Metal by Honeywell E1RW SuperEight Full-Brim Hard Hat — Type II, Class E, 8-Point Ratchet
Fibre-Metal by Honeywell
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — Fibre-Metal by Honeywell E1RW SuperEight Full Brim Hard Hat, 8-Point Ratchet Editorial assessment by...
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Pyramex SL Series Hard Hat 4-Point Snap Lock HDPE
Pyramex
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Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat 6-Point Ratchet
Pyramex
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Klein Tools KARBN Pattern Non-Vented Full Brim Hard Hat — Type 1, Class E, 20kV (60345)
Klein Tools
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.3/5 WC Safety Review — the Klein Tools KARBN Pattern Non-Vented Full Brim Hard Hat Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC...
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Klein Tools Non-Vented Full Brim Hard Hat Class E — Type 1, 20kV, 6-Point Suspension (60920)
Klein Tools
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3M SecureFit Full Brim Hard Hat with Uvicator — Type II, Class E (H-800 Series)
3M
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MSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet — Type II, Class E Full-Brim Head Protection
MSA
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — MSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based ...
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MSA Skullgard Full-Brim Hard Hat — Type II, Class E High-Heat Phenolic
MSA
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — MSA Skullgard Full-Brim Hard Hat Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on pu...
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Ergodyne 8973 Skullerz Premium Vented Full Brim Hard Hat — Class C
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne 8973 Skullerz Premium Vented Full Brim Hard Hat is an ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 Type I, Class C premium hard hat in the full-brim vented co...
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MSA Super-V Type 2 Cap Style Hard Hat — Type II, Class E, Cap-Style
MSA
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — MSA Super-V Type 2 Cap Style Safety Hard Hat Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor,...
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MSA V-Gard Cap Style Safety Hard Hat
MSA
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The MSA V-Gard Cap Style Safety Hard Hat is the best-selling industrial hard hat in North America, a position sustained by decades of reliable ANSI...
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Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat — Type I, ABS Shell, 4-Point Ratchet (Vented & Non-Vented)
Pyramex
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The Pyramex Ridgeline Cap Style Hard Hat is a lightweight, low-profile Type I hard hat with a high-impact ABS shell and an adjustable ratchet...
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Pyramex Ridgeline Full-Brim Hard Hat — Type II, Class C, 6-Point Ratchet
Pyramex
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — Pyramex Ridgeline Full Brim Hard Hat Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based o...
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3M SecureFit Hard Hat with Uvicator
3M
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The 3M SecureFit Hard Hat with Uvicator is a cap-style safety helmet featuring 3M's pressure diffusion ratchet suspension and a built-in Uvicator U...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8972 Vented Cap-Style Hard Hat — Type 1, Class C, 4-Point Ratchet
Ergodyne
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Editor's take: The Ergodyne Skullerz 8972 Vented Cap-Style Hard Hat pairs a 4-point ratcheting suspension with adjustable venting for hot-we...
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Ergodyne 8971 Skullerz Premium Full Brim Hard Hat — Class E
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne 8971 Skullerz Premium Full Brim Hard Hat is an ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 Type I, Class E premium full-brim hard hat — the maximum electrica...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8970 Cap-Style Hard Hat — Type I, Class E, Ratchet Suspension
Ergodyne
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 WC Safety Review — the Ergodyne Skullerz 8970 Cap-Style Hard Hat Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8969 Full Brim Hard Hat
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8969 Full Brim Hard Hat — Class E The Ergodyne Skullerz 8969 is a lightweight full-brim hard hat built for electrical work, const...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8968 Vented Full Brim Hard Hat — Type 1 Class C, Washable Sweatband
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne Skullerz 8968 Vented Full Brim Hard Hat takes the lightweight HDPE shell and 6-point pivoting suspension of the Skullerz range a...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8967 Cap-Style Hard Hat
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8967 Cap-Style Hard Hat — Class E The Ergodyne Skullerz 8967 is a lightweight cap-style hard hat built for electrical work, const...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8966 Vented Cap-Style Hard Hat — Type 1 Class C, 6-Point
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne Skullerz 8966 Vented Cap-Style Hard Hat is the lightweight, hot-weather option in the Skullerz range: an HDPE shell around 15% l...
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3M SecureFit X5007-ANSI Orange Safety Helmet 6-Point Class E
3M
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The 3M SecureFit X5007-ANSI Orange Safety Helmet provides ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E certified head protection with 6-point pressure diffusion ...
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