Safety
Head Protection 101: Selecting the Right Head Protection for Your Work Environment
Head protection in construction has advanced well beyond the simple (but effective) hard hat—but not all helmets are made equal.
By Rick Pedley
February 19, 2025
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by Rick Pedley
Rick Pedley joined the family business in 1979. PK Safety, a supplier of occupational safety and personal protective equipment and manufacturer of its own new FR line GRIT, has been operating since 1947 and takes OSHA, ANSI, PPE and CSA work safety equipment seriously.
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