r/Construction • u/Willing_2C_boobs • 23h ago

Safety ⛑ Hard hat

What hard hat do you guys favor? I was looking at one of the Kleins but wanted to hear your recommendations. The ratcheting head gear is a must for me.

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u/Dendady2112 23h ago

The one they give me.

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u/BrassiestNUT 14h ago

This^

And if the one they give you doesn’t feel safe enough, ask for a higher class of protection. If they don’t provide, contact OSH(it)A

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u/roooooooooob 22h ago

Whatever the company I’m working for supplies

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u/Justin_milo 18h ago

Hoping this guy sees your message. Company should supply safety equipment

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u/UckerFay11 14h ago

Company provided.

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u/viccitylivin 23h ago

Fibre metal was my go to always until I had to get a type 2. Comfy, light, and has the ratcheting strap. I had a klien in both full brim and non. Found them less comfortable and heavier than fibre metal.

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u/SweatyPhotograph9643 22h ago

klein full brim sits noticeably front-heavy compared to the fibre metal, especially once you add a headlamp to it

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u/Carpenterdon 16h ago

Whatever the company supplies or pays for. I personally like my Kask Superplasma HD. Very light weight and comfortable. And has good ventilation to stay relatively cool. Purchased on the company card. They have both Studson and Milwaukee at the shop for guys. Both are pretty decent too. Milwaukee has a bunch of clip on accessories. Might be my next shell with the powered cooling fan available.

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u/space_keeper 21h ago

JSP EVOLite skyworker.

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u/Jolly_Welcome_1046 15h ago

Always had msa

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u/FrankSand 13h ago

Studson. The company provided ones aren't what I like and I can afford 100 dollars every few years for something I use 8 to 12 hours a day.

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u/L3NTON 11h ago

The new Milwaukee helmets with the chin strap are no good. Its what I have at work and it sits like an inch higher on my head than my last hard hat

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u/thisnameisuniquenow 23h ago

I have a Klein, it's the most comfortable one that I've used personally but I know there are other popular brands that I have not tried. My Klein headlamp clips right into it which is convenient.

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u/valupaq 23h ago

I like the Klein, the Milwaukee full brim is also nice

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u/bush_wrangler 23h ago

I have a Klein safari brim and I love it. I have the light and Klein ear muffs on it. It’s the cats ass

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u/justanotherponut 22h ago

Any that I can stick a vibration speaker and a Bluetooth speaker pcb on.

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u/Elated_copper22 22h ago

SkullGard, I bought it because I couldn't stand wearing a cheap one anymore. Comfortable all day!

Seems like most jobs are pushing for the type 2 with the chin strap, but the best price I found was on the Milwaukee.

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u/MyHeadIsFullOfFuck 17h ago

petzl makes good helmets

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u/jwdewald 16h ago

I like the Klein because of the rechargeable headlamp. The harness is also easy to remove and wash and adjustable.
However, the rubber padding on the part that ratchets to the back of your head broke off in under a year.

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u/CoyoteDown 15h ago

I like Lift

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u/Positive_Meet656 15h ago

Milwaukee type 2 with chin straps.

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u/enjoye420 14h ago

Studson hands down yes a little pricey but worth every penny

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u/MajorDrain 10h ago

Klein is good stuff

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u/AlwaysVerloren 10h ago

Used a company provided hiviz Paramex for 8 years then bought a Lift when I was allowed too. Haven't turned back.