Safety Helmets
Editor's Pick: Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim — Type II Class E, top pick for modern construction sites mandating lateral impact protection. Read review →
Modern safety helmets provide ANSI Z89.1 Type II protection — covering top AND lateral impacts — in a dome profile that is increasingly required on commercial construction projects. All products in this collection are ANSI Z89.1 certified. See best safety helmets guide for the full Type II comparison, and Type I vs Type II explained to determine if Type II is required for your site.
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Top Safety Helmet Picks
| Model | Type | Class | Vented? | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim | Type II | Class E | No | Review |
| STUDSON SHK-1 Non-Vented | Type II | Class E | No | Review |
| STUDSON SHK-1 Vented | Type II | Class C | Yes | Review |
| MSA V-Gard H2 | Type II | Class E | No | Review |
| 3M SecureFit X5007 | Type I | Class E | No | Review |
Hard Hat Resources
- STUDSON SHK-1 vs Milwaukee BOLT Comparison
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a safety helmet different from a hard hat?
A safety helmet has a rounded dome profile and typically provides ANSI Z89.1 Type II (lateral impact) protection. A traditional hard hat has a flat-top shell and is usually Type I (top impact only). See Type I vs Type II explained.
Are safety helmets OSHA compliant?
Yes — safety helmets meeting ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II, Class E are OSHA 29 CFR 1926.100 compliant and exceed the OSHA minimum. Type II provides more protection than the Type I minimum.
What is the best safety helmet for construction?
The Milwaukee BOLT and STUDSON SHK-1 are the top Type II safety helmets. See best safety helmets guide and STUDSON vs Milwaukee BOLT comparison.
Can safety helmets be used for electrical work?
Yes — if Class E certified. The Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim and STUDSON SHK-1 Non-Vented are Class E (20,000V). The STUDSON SHK-1 Vented is Class C (no electrical protection). Always verify the Class rating. See best hard hat for electrical work.
Related reference guides
- Do hard hats expire? — service life, date stamps, and replacement.
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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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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Milwaukee BOLT Full Brim Safety Helmet, Type 2 Class E
Milwaukee Tool
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Milwaukee BOLT Safety Helmet, Red Front Brim Vented, Type 2 Class C
Milwaukee
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JSP EVO VISTAshield Ascend Safety Helmet
JSP
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JSP EVO VISTAshield Ascend Safety Helmet The JSP EVO VISTAshield Ascend is a vented climbing-style safety helmet with an integrated retractable fa...
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Malta Dynamics Type 2 Safety Helmet with Visor
Malta Dynamics
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Malta Dynamics Type 2 Safety Helmet (Visor Options) This Malta Dynamics Type 2 safety helmet adds an integrated flip-down visor (clear or tinted) ...
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Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Non-Vented Safety Helmet (Class E)
Malta Dynamics
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Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Non-Vented Safety Helmet (Class E) The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 non-vented safety helmet adds Class E (20,000-volt) e...
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Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Vented Safety Helmet (Class C)
Malta Dynamics
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Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Vented Safety Helmet The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 vented safety helmet pairs full-brim coverage with side-impact prot...
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Petzl Vertex Industrial Safety Helmet
Petzl
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KASK Zenith X2 Safety Helmet (Type II, Class E)
KASK
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KASK Zenith X-Air Hi-Viz Safety Helmet
KASK
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KASK Zenith X-Air Hi-Viz Safety Helmet The KASK Zenith X-Air is a vented industrial safety helmet with side-impact protection, a wheel-ratchet cra...
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KASK SuperPlasma HD Hi-Viz Safety Helmet
KASK
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KASK SuperPlasma HD HI VIZ Safety Helmet The KASK SuperPlasma HD HI VIZ brings the SuperPlasma platform to high-visibility worksites with a fluore...
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KASK SuperPlasma HD Safety Helmet
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KASK SuperPlasma HD Safety Helmet The KASK SuperPlasma HD is a premium lightweight climbing-style safety helmet with a comfortable cradle, rotatin...
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Jackson Safety CH-2-400V Safety Helmet (Type 2)
Jackson Safety
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Jackson Safety CH-2-400V Type 2 Safety Helmet The Jackson Safety CH-2-400V is a Type 2 vented construction safety helmet with side-impact protecti...
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Jackson Safety CH300 Climbing-Style Hard Hat
Jackson Safety
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Jackson Safety CH300 Climbing-Style Hard Hat The Jackson Safety CH300 is a climbing-style hard hat with a chin cup and a snug suspension built for...
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Jackson Safety Blockhead2 Full-Brim Safety Helmet (Type 2)
Jackson Safety
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Jackson Safety Blockhead2 Type 2 Full-Brim Safety Helmet The Jackson Safety Blockhead2 is a Type 2 full-brim safety helmet that combines the all-a...
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DEWALT DPG22 Non-Vented Safety Helmet (Type II, Class E)
DEWALT
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DEWALT DPG22 Type II Non-Vented Safety Helmet (Class E) The DEWALT DPG22 non-vented safety helmet adds Class E (20,000-volt) electrical protection...
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DEWALT DPG22V Vented Safety Helmet (Type II, Class C)
DEWALT
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DEWALT DPG22V Type II Vented Safety Helmet The DEWALT DPG22V is a Type II (top and side impact) vented safety helmet with a 4-point ratcheting sus...
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Gateway Safety Serpent Safety Helmet
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Milwaukee BOLT Safety Helmet, Type II Class E Full Brim, IMPACT ARMOR Liner, White
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Milwaukee Bolt Full Brim Vented Safety Helmet, Type 2 Class C
Milwaukee
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MSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet with Integrated Chinstrap
MSA
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MSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet with MIPS
MSA
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MSA V-Gard H2 Pro Safety Helmet with Fas-Trac III and MIPS
MSA
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MSA V-Gard H1 Safety Helmet with Fas-Trac III Suspension
MSA
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Pyramex Ridgeline XR7 Safety Helmet Type 1 Class E
Pyramex
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Milwaukee BOLT Safety Helmet — White Vented, Type 2 Class C
Milwaukee
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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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Milwaukee BOLT Safety Helmet — Black Vented, Type 2 Class C
Milwaukee
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Klein Tools Safety Helmet — Type 2 Class E, Non-Vented
Klein Tools
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3M SecureFit X5001V ANSI White Vented Safety Helmet 6-Point Class G
3M
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The 3M SecureFit X5001VANSI White Vented Safety Helmet provides ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I certified head protection with 6-point pressure diffusion se...
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3M SecureFit Safety Helmet X5000 Series — ANSI Z89.1, Multiple Colors
3M
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3M SecureFit X5005X-ANSI Red Scotchlite Safety Helmet Class E
3M
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The 3M SecureFit X5005X-ANSI Red Scotchlite Reflective Safety Helmet provides ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E certified head protection with 6-point...
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3M SecureFit X5012VX-ANSI Black Vented Scotchlite Safety Helmet
3M
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The 3M SecureFit X5012VX-ANSI Black Vented Safety Helmet provides ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E certified head protection with 6-point pressure di...
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Ergodyne 8975 Skullerz Vented Safety Helmet — Type 1 Class C
Ergodyne
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The Ergodyne 8975 Skullerz Vented Safety Helmet is an ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 Type I, Class C vented safety helmet in a modern low-profile ABS shell d...
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8976 Type 2 Safety Helmet
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8963 Full Brim Type 2 Class E Safety Helmet
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8977 Type 2 Vented Safety Helmet
Ergodyne
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Ergodyne Skullerz 8977 Type 2 Vented Safety Helmet The Ergodyne Skullerz 8977 is a Type II vented safety helmet designed for construction, industri...
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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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