What are bump caps for?

What are bump caps for?

A bump cap is a type of safety equipment that provides protection for the head. Rather, they are used to provide head protection in low-risk situations to reduce exposure to lacerations, abrasions, and other injuries such as minor bumps to the head.

Are bump caps and hard caps the same?

Typically built around a padded, impact-resistant plastic shell, the bump cap is less obtrusive than a hard hat, looks like a basic ball cap, and is designed to provide comfortable, lightweight protection against worker-generated impact.

Are bump caps approved by OSHA?

Another type of head protection, known as a “bump cap,” is intended for workers in areas that have low head clearance. However, OSHA states that bump caps “are not designed to protect against falling or flying objects and are not ANSI-approved.”

Are hard hats more protective than bump caps?

Bump caps protect against small impacts that a worker may incur when bumping into or knocking against a stationary object, while hard hats offer additional protection against falling or moving objects. The difference in the level of protection is due to how bump caps and hard hats are made.

Can bump caps replace hard hats?

Whereas a bump cap is designed to protect you from worker-generated impacts, so, you banging your head on something. We talk about that because it’s an important note to make because bump caps will never replace a hard hat. It’s not a substitute.

Can I wear a bump cap on site?

Are Bump Caps Allowed on Construction Sites? Probably not. There is no hard and fast rule here, except the suitability of the headwear for the environment you are in. If it’s possible that someone could drop a brick on your head, then a bump cap is not going to protect you in the way a hard hat would.

Can bump caps be worn backwards?

The bump caps have no ANSI approvals so they are just for minor lacerations. They can be worn any way as there is no standard to follow.

How often should bump caps be replaced?

OSHA hard hat replacement requirements must be considered when hats bear cracks, dents, penetration, or even wear from rough care and treatment. An OSHA hard hat expiration date does not exist, but manufacturers may set a specific date for expiration. Most replace their hard hats every 5 years.

How long does a bump cap last?

Lifespan. You need to replace the suspension at least every 12 months and the shell every 2-5 years.