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Feb 07, 2025 - 12:09 PM
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to ensure that workers wear protective helmets, or hard hats, when there is a potential for head injuries from impacts, falling or flying objects, or electrical hazards. Specifically, OSHA's standard 29 CFR 1910.135 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.100 for construction outline these requirements, emphasizing that hard hats must meet the specifications outlined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z89.1. Employers are responsible for assessing workplace hazards and providing appropriate head protection as needed.
