{"id":2,"date":"2019-02-04T22:15:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T21:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safety-helmets.ca\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2020-07-19T14:26:55","modified_gmt":"2020-07-19T18:26:55","slug":"page-d-exemple","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safety-helmets.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"The safety helmet is an indispensable piece of protective equipment."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are\nmany occupations and therefore many tasks that must be carried out in\npotentially dangerous circumstances. Falling objects of all kinds on the heads\nof workers is certainly one of them. More specifically, let me quote section\n340 of the health and safety regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00ab 340.\nSafety measures: Where there is a danger of contact with moving parts, every\nworker must comply with the following standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(1) his\nclothing must fit snugly and must not have any loose parts;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2) he is\nprohibited from wearing necklaces, bracelets and rings, with the exception of\nmedical bracelets;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\u00b0 if he has long hair, it must be contained in a cap, helmet<\/a> or net<\/a>.\u2009\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same\nregulation goes on to specify that the wearing of a safety helmet must comply\nwith the standard for safety helmets for industry must be maintained in\nservice, selection, maintenance and use (CAN\/CSA Z94.1-05). Its use is quite\nsimple, every worker must wear a helmet when exposed to head injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All new\nsafety helmets must comply with the latest version of the Safety Helmets for\nIndustry: Service, Selection, Care and Use standard, CAN\/CSA Z94.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you may know, this type of equipment is also designed to protect the face with a clear face shield<\/a> that is worn in addition to standard eye<\/a> and ear protection<\/a>. Another preventive measure is that the screen should be supported by a headband or a device that fits the safety helmet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\naddition, several people have already mentioned to me a practice that seems\ncommonplace that could have a significant impact in the event of an incident.\nIn fact, several clients and employers ask workers to put a sticker on the\nsafety helmet indicating their emergency telephone number (or their union hall\nnumber, or their company logo, etc.). In itself, this is a very good practice,\nas it allows all staff to have at their disposal information that may be\nimportant in case of need. However, when the work is finished, workers forget\nto remove the tights on their helmets. Many keep these stickers on their\nhelmets and add emergency numbers from other customers on their helmets. I am\nsure you will understand the impact of such a practice. By leaving this type of\nsticker on their helmet, they also leave the glue on it, which in this way\nattacks the plastic covering of their protective equipment. In other words, the\nprotection of their equipment is reduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the\nsame with the bad habit that many people have of leaving their safety helmet in\nthe sun after their workday. The heat thus repeated on their helmet gradually\nweakens the firmness of the shell covering their head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what\nexactly should a helmet be able to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– It must\nbe able to absorb shocks up to 5 kN (1 daN \u2248 1 kg; 1 kN \u2248 100 kg).\u2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– it must\nbe puncture-resistant up to a mass of 3 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– it must\nbe flame resistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– it must\nbe protected against artificial ageing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– his\njugular must be able to withstand a force of 25 DAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– And other\nrequirements relating to the anchorage and width of the chinstrap, the\nventilation surface, the wearing height of the helmet and the materials used in\nits construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety\nhelmets are used in a number of areas. For scuba divers, all-terrain vehicle\noperators, butchers. Obviously for construction workers. This is the case in\nmany fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a\nlot of discussion about the expiry date in different applications. For example,\nwhat about the “expiry” date on helmets for off-road vehicles? The\nOccupational Health and Safety Regulations contain this answer. Section 286\nstates the following for off-road vehicles (conditions of use): <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[\u2026] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\u00b0 the\ndriver must wear the following personal protective equipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  (a) A helmet for motorcyclists and\nsnowmobilers that comply with the Motorcycle and Snowmobile Helmets Regulations\n(chapter C-24.2, r. 6); […]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nregulation states that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every\nperson riding on a motorcycle, moped, in an adjacent body, on an off-road\nvehicle covered by the Act respecting off-road vehicles (chapter V-1.2) or in a\nsled or trailer drawn by such a vehicle must wear a helmet that conforms to one\nof the following recognized standards of the manufacture, sale, installation\nand use : <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1\u00b0 Canadian Standards Association standard\nCAN-3-D230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  (2) U.S. Department of Transportation DOT\nFMVSS 218; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 (3) American National Standards Institute\nStandard “Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicular Users\nZ90.1”;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 4\u00b0 Standard of the Snell Memorial Foundation; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 5th standard of the British Standard\nInstitute; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  6\u00b0 “ECE Regulation 22” standard of\nthe United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The helmet\nmust bear, at all times, the mark affixed by the manufacturer in accordance\nwith the requirements of the manufacturing standard. This is what is written in\npoint 10.3 of the Canadian standard: CAN-3-D230. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions.\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nmanufacturer must securely attach to the helmet a brochure containing at least\nthe following information: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) the\nintended use of the helmet; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(b) notes\non cleaning, particularly of the display if it is supplied with the helmet; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(c) a\nwarning against inappropriate modifications; and <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(d)\nprotection limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between\n2006 and 2010 in Quebec alone, 44 events occurred in the heads and faces of\nworkers. That is to say, 8 head and 36 facial accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The safety helmet is therefore an indispensable piece of protective equipment. The helmets presented are intended for construction workers. Here is a non-exhaustive list of equipment available at Sylpr<\/a>o<\/a>tec.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Zone<\/a>TM<\/a><\/sup> safety helmet by HoneywellTM<\/sup> with a four (4) point attachment cap. The cap adjusts at several points to adjust the size (under the headband), height (rear attachment points) and tension (ratchet neck strap). This helmet is meets CSA Z94.1-15 specifications, type 1, class E. Sold individually, 12 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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V-Gard\u00ae Super V<\/a>MD<\/a><\/sup> by MSATM<\/sup> safety helmet with a four (4) point attachment cap. The cap adjusts at several points to adjust size (under headband), height (rear attachment points) and tension (ratchet neck strap). This helmet is meets CSA Z94.1-15 specifications, type 2, class E. Sold individually, 20 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Omega II\u00ae<\/a> Safety Helmet by Erb SafetyTM<\/sup> with a four (4) point attachment cap. The cap adjusts at several points, including the headband, which swivels and has a ratchet to adjust the tension around the head. This helmet meets the new requirements of the CSA Z94.1-15 standard, type 2, class E. Sold individually, 12 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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V-Gard 500\u00ae<\/a> ventilated safety helmet by MSAMC with a four (4) point attachment cap. The cap adjusts at several points to adjust size (under headband), height (rear attachment points) and tension (ratchet neck strap). This helmet is meets requirements of CSA Z94.1-15, type 1, class C. Sold individually, 20 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Liberty\u00ae<\/a> Safety Helmet by Erb SafetyTM<\/sup> with a four (4) point attachment cap. The cap adjusts at several points, including the headband, which tilts and is equipped with a ratchet to adjust the tension around the head. This helmet meets the new requirements of the CSA Z94.1-15 standard Type 1, Class E. Sold individually, 12 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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V-Gard\u00ae<\/a> Safety Helmet by MSAMC<\/sup> with a four (4) point attachment cap. The cap adjusts at several points to adjust size (under headband), height (rear attachment points) and tension (ratchet neck strap). This helmet meets requirements of CSA Z94.1-15, type 1, class E. Sold individually, 20 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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V-Gard\u00ae by MSA<\/a>MC<\/a><\/sup> minor Safety<\/a> Helmet with four [4] attachment points. The cap adjusts at several points to adjust size (under headband), height (rear attachment points) and tension (ratchet neck strap). This helmet meets requirements of CSA Z94.1-15, type 1, class E. Sold individually, 20 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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North<\/a>TM<\/a><\/sup> Everest\u00ae minor Safety Helmet<\/a> by Honeywell features a (6) six-point attachment cap, ratchet adjustment mechanism and a wide headband around the entire circumference of the head. The cap adjusts at several points to adjust the height and tension. This helmet is meets requirements of CSA Z94.1-15, type 2, class E. Sold individually, 20 units per case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General\ncharacteristic of standard construction helmets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The safety\nhelmets for construction workers have a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shell.\nThis safety helmet (or construction helmet or hard hat) is Type 1 and Class E meets\nrequirements according to the CSA Z94.1-15 standard, which means it is a legal\nsafety helmet in Canada that provides physical protection for the top of the\nhead and electrical protection with a current rating of 20,000 volts. This\nmodel of helmet offers the advantage of being able to be worn on a regular\nbasis, with the paddle in front, but also with the paddle in reverse orientation.\nThe rear mode allows you to see upwards if necessary; it also allows you to\nwear a visor if necessary, such as during welding work. This construction\nhelmet is also ANSI\/IESA Z89.1 2014 certified. The ratchet adjustment system\nadjusts from a diameter of 6 \u00bd inches to 8 inches which ensures that the helmet\nremains in a safe and comfortable position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will find other models of safety helmets and accessories at Sylprotec<\/a>. You can buy online or at their store in Saint-Leonard<\/a>. You’ll find a wide range of gloves<\/a>, safety harnesses<\/a>, first aid kits<\/a>, knee pads<\/a>, safety vest<\/a>, post<\/a>e<\/a>rs<\/a> of all kinds and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sylvain Patrice f.p.t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the same\nauthor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rules regarding the height at which your portable fire extinguishers must be attached.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many fire extinguishers do I need to install and what size extinguisher should I choose?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps for performing an inspection on portable fire extinguishers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency lighting the principles of operation.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signage in an industrial environment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Lightning.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Posters in industrial settings in Canada.<\/a>   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are many occupations and therefore many tasks that must be carried out in potentially dangerous circumstances. Falling objects of all kinds on the heads of workers is certainly one of them. More specifically, let me quote section 340 of the health and safety regulations. \u00ab 340. Safety measures: Where there is a danger of … <\/p>\n

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