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Injuries to the head can be some of the most severe injuries workers can experience. That is why OSHA requires employers to protect employees from hazards from falling objects that could strike the head. This takes the form of hard hats and similar PPE.
OSHA’s head protection standard applies to all general industry employers who have employees with exposure to such hazards.
The following are required by OSHA with regard to head protection: