The Army has officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System, to soldiers in close-combat formations, the service announced Tuesday.

With so many standards and industry regulations surrounding PPE for construction, and various head protection options such as Type I vs. Type II and Classes including Class G, E and C to choose from, ...

Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division received the Army’s newest helmet today, the first combat helmet capable of withstanding small arms fire without added protection. The Next Generation ...

In today’s hazardous workplace, safety remains a top priority– especially in construction, which consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries. In 2023 alone, construction experienced ...

Type I vs. Type II head protection has become a hot topic across industries, driven by recent OSHA recommendations and innovative new product developments. With head injuries accounting for nearly 6% ...

In high-risk industries such as construction, protecting workers from head injuries is a top priority, as head protection may be the difference between life and death. In the United States (US), ...

Hard hats are most often associated with protecting employees on jobsites from falling objects. However, they can do a great deal more for head protection. Hard hats can also protect workers from ...

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval for an updated industrial head protection standard, which includes ...

A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive Threat Status delivered directly to your inbox each weekday. The Army has come a ...

Construction sites are dangerous places, and they will continue to be dangerous places until we do something to make them safer. In 2020, the incidence rate for nonfatal falls, slips or trips was ...

Milwaukee expands their lineup of personal protective equipment (PPE) with the introduction of the BOLT Full Brim Safety Helmets- Type 2 Class C (Vented) and Class E (Non-Vented) Safety Helmets, ...