Hardhat stickers

[cdfs]

Okay, so everyone and their dog issues hardhat stickers. You've taken our onsite course? Sticker. Did a good job? Sticker. Part of my work team/project? Sticker.

I've been asked to source some hardhat stickers to reinforce our hazard recognition, assessesment, and control process. I've informed the supplier that we require stickers that will not degrade a hardhat.

But I still have folks who insist we shouldn't be putting stickers on hardhats.

Thoughts people?

Thanks,
Carol

[Owen]

Hi Carol

I would let them look at the CSA standard (Z94.1-05). Two thoughts on this..1- stickers make it harder to inspect the shell for defects..especially when it gets covered with them or 2-consult with the manufacturer as referenced in the standard. Good luck, we went through some of this earlier this year. I would likely use another method of communicating your program.

Owen

[Gary Webster]

Hi,

How about a book along the lines of a Passport... training dates etc could be added. The employee carries that with them and would produce it when needed.

Gary Webster

[TrueTruth]

Hi there. Stickers are a great motivational tools, everyone loves them. They really do not degrade the hardhat, however, if inspecting the hardhat, do so from the inside of the dome. Besides, we have a policy to replace hardhats every year, and/or when ever hit against a hard surface ie: dropped from any significant height. I would suggest only stickers that relate to the workers job be allowed on the hardhat...that would eliminate the excessive company decals that tend to overpower the hat.

Happy Holidays!

[Safety4me]

Our department only allows two stickers on our hardhats. DOT logo and a "Think Safety" sticker.




we have a policy to replace hardhats every year, and/or when ever hit against a hard surface ie: dropped from any significant height.


Our policy is every five years unless it's had a impact etc. I think that most hardhat manufacturers recommend replacing every five years.