Pyramex Introduces Ridgeline XR7 Safety Helmet
Why Are construction companies switching to safety helmets?
It’s because the safety helmet, unlike a typical hard hat, won’t fall off when the worker falls, thanks to the chin strap. The American Journal of Industrial Medicine states that construction workers have the highest rate of brain injuries among U.S. workers, mostly from falls.
Pyramex Ridgeline XR7 safety helmet
If the construction worker is wearing a hard hat, the chances are good it will fall off during the fall. However, because a safety helmet is worn with a chin strap, the helmet will stay on and potentially help prevent head injuries.
Need tips on understanding safety helmet terminology?
There are a lot of standards being tossed about regarding safety helmets so it can be confusing when someone asks for a “side impact” helmet or a “front energy absorption” helmet. This Pyramex flyer, featuring their free XR7 helmet display for showrooms, will explain the terminology.
Here is a list of standards that the Pyramex XR7 helmet meets:
ANSI Z89.1-2014 Type 1, Class E
CE EN 397: 2012 +A1:2012
EN12492:2012
Clause 4.2.1.1 VERTICAL energy absorption
Clause 4.2.1.2 FRONT energy absorption
Clause 4.2.1.3 LATERAL energy absorption
Clause 4.2.1.4 REAR energy absorption
Clause 4.2.2 PENETRATION
EN 50365 ELECTRICAL INSULATION
Option to change from a six-point harness to a four-point harness. A four-point will sit lower on the head.
The shell is ABS/PC blend. The PC (polycarbonate) adds strength to the lightweight ABS plastic.
Universal accessory slots fit cap-mounted earmuffs and other accessories.
A premium headband that won’t wrinkle.
Adjustable height and angle adjustments for a custom fit
Soft four-point breakaway chin strap
Packaged with a set of reflective stickers