HARD HAT SIGNAGE, “HARD HAT AREA”

One of the most important things to do to stay secure in a heavy work environment is to always use a safety helmet. “Hard Hat Signage” is a sign to warn people in the designated area to properly use their safety helmet.

One of the most important signs to place in a high-traffic, high-load area is hard-hat signage. With the caution written on that hard hat sign, which reads “AREA SAFETY HELMET MUST BE WORN,” a lot of fatal injuries might be avoided.

This safety helmet is used to protect workers’ heads from injuries like heavy objects falling from above and bumping into heavy metals from the side. The primary function of the safety helmet is to protect the head from falling objects above; it also protects the scalp from the hot sun outside the workplace.

Basic Description of Hard Hat Signage

The blue colored safety sign means a notice. But not for hazard information. its usually related to any work safety information such as instructions to wear gloves, masks and helmets.

Hard hat sign has the dimensions of a blue circle in a white box that conveys work safety orders that must be carried out. For example, the use of hand safety protectors, mandatory orders to wear a helmet, use a respirator, and others.

The following are some of the requirements that must be considered when installing hard hat signage in the workplace, including:
1. Hard hat signs must be clearly visible, positioned at sight and not covered or hidden.

2. Please make sure that the hard hat sign is equipped with a good lighting positions. For Anyone in the work place should be able to read signs easily and recognize its safety colors.

3. Lighting must also be sufficient to make the type of hazard warning or hard hat mandatory sign that will be highlighted is indeed clearly visible for anyone.

4. Everyone in the work area must have sufficient time to read the message on the hard hat sign and take the necessary actions to maintain safety.

5. Any related signs can be placed next to each other, but don’t place more than four in the same area.

6. Separate unrelated signs.

7. Make sure that the directional signs are visible from all directions. Include directional arrows on exit signs when directions are unclear or confusing. Traffic direction signs are placed sequentially so that the route is always clear.

8. Hard Hat Signs at least must be placed 2.2 meters above the floor.