Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are responsible for 25% of all construction fatalities, and many life-altering injuries. That’s why MCAA’s Safety & Health Initiative is supporting the efforts of Hard Hats to Helmets (H2H), a group that is addressing TBIs in construction by advocating for the conversion from hard hats to safety helmets.
H2H is a home for information, communication, and awareness of the benefits of providing construction workers with the most effective head protection available. The H2H website highlights the benefits of transitioning from hard hats to helmets and provides technical and regulatory information, creating an efficient landing spot for contractors to review helmet manufacturer information and share success stories.
MCAA’s Head Protection Video, which demonstrates the impact of objects dropped from 30′ both with and without head protection, was recently highlighted on the H2H site. MCAA members can view and download the video in both English and Spanish.
The H2H support is MCAA’s latest effort to improve head protection in our industry. Earlier this year, MCAA announced a multi-year partnership with the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab to develop the first ratings system for safety helmets. By supporting research that delivers objective data, MCAA is providing another tool to simplify member decision-making when discussing converting form hard hats to helmets.
Note: Hard Hats to Helmets (H2H) should not be confused with Helmets to Hardhats, which connects veterans with careers. Aside from having similar names, the two are unrelated.
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