Work Safety Starts from the "Head" --- Why Are Safety Helmets So Important?

As the Spring Festival holiday comes to an end, all industries have resumed work and production in an orderly manner. As the primary responsible party for workplace safety, enterprises must strengthen risk prevention and control based on actual conditions and arrange production reasonably to promote efficient and orderly development in the new production cycle.

The first lesson for post-holiday work resumption should start from the head to ensure safety!

Do You Know the Basic Structure of Safety Helmets?

As a head protection device against falling object impacts and accidental collision injuries, safety helmets are widely used in key production industries such as construction, machinery, electric power, petroleum, and more.

Linyi Xintuo Industry & Trade has 30 years of manufacturing experience, specializing in producing various types of safety helmets. A safety helmet mainly consists of three core parts:

• Helmet Shell
• Helmet Lining(including sweat-absorbent band, cushion pad, protective strap, socket connection holes, etc.)
• Chin Strap

Protection Mechanism of Safety Helmets

• The 25–50 mm gapbetween the helmet shell and lining provides effective shock absorption and cushioning.
• The helmet shell is usually hemispherical or elliptical with a smooth surface, which disperses local impact force across the entire shell to avoid concentrated pressure.
• The chin strap works with the headband to securely fix the helmetin place and prevent it from falling off.
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What Do the Different Colors of Safety Helmets Mean?

Safety helmets are commonly available in eye-catching colors like yellow and white. According to safety psychology, colors can distinguish departments, environments, and job roles. Here are the most common color codes:

Construction Sites

• White: Supervisors or Party A representatives (responsible for project implementation and quality control)
• Red: Technicians or middle-low level managers
• Yellow: General construction workers (most commonly used)

Electric Power Industry

• White: Line maintenance workers
• Red: Internal safety supervisors
• Blue: Inspectors (only for inspection, no maintenance authority)
• Yellow: External visitors
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Petroleum & Machinery Industry

• Red: On-site operators

Key Points for Correct Use of Safety Helmets

The Individual Protective Equipment Safety Management Code, implemented since January 1, 2025, stipulates:Workers without required PPE shall not be allowed to work.

5 Golden Rules for Wearing Safety Helmets

1. Maintain a proper distance between the top of the head and the helmet lining for sufficient cushioning and ventilation.
2. Fasten the chin strap securely under the chin with moderate tightness to prevent the helmet from falling off.
3. Do not drill extra holesfor ventilation, as this will reduce the structural strength of the helmet.
4. Inspect safety helmets regularly. Replace immediately if there are dents, cracks, wear, mildew, or any damage; replace after any heavy impact.
5. Never wear extra hats(e.g., warm hats) under the safety helmet.

Safety Tips

1. For indoor live working, safety helmets not only prevent collisions but also provide insulation protection.
2. Service life:

• Plastic & paper rubber safety helmets: ≤ 2.5 years
• Fiberglass (vinylon steel) & rubber safety helmets: ≤ 3.5 years

Work safety begins with a single safety helmet, but it does not end there. Let us work together to build a strong safety line and create a safe and secure production and living environment.