Evening Folks.
I was starting today to compile a list of requirements for kit/necessity list and after checking out the eyewear/earwear threads, it got me thinking about my noggin.
Perhaps a useful item to have in the home or kept in the work place is a protective safety helmet.
SP Services is a site I came across a while back when looking for first aid items and I have linked the appropriate section for the helmets.
http://www.spservices.co.uk/index.php?c ... ogod7d0ur4
I am no way affiliated to this company, but I am a very happy customer, having purchased from them a few times over the last 12 months and highly recommend them.
Cheers all
CardiffGuy
Protection For Ones Noggin
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Ian
Re: Protection For Ones Noggin
As I have recently retired from a career in health and safety as a consultant I must ask, why?
Your reason will dictate the type and level of protection you need and thus control what you buy (or even if you need one). All helmets are not equal and even in the wrong circumstances injure you worse than no helmet at all. Also there is always a penalty which may in fact outweigh the benefits.
There are many factors to consider.
Your reason will dictate the type and level of protection you need and thus control what you buy (or even if you need one). All helmets are not equal and even in the wrong circumstances injure you worse than no helmet at all. Also there is always a penalty which may in fact outweigh the benefits.
There are many factors to consider.
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ticklemonkey
Re: Protection For Ones Noggin
Any PPE (personal protective equipment) certainly needs to be 'fit for purpose'. I have worn 2 of the types of helmet shown on the web link and they were heavy and hot for their intended purpose at road traffic collision rescue.
As preppers, I think we all look for a good match for as many scenarios as possible.
UK wise is it for urban rescue, extreme weather protection, RTC assistance, climbing, tunneling, construction, ballistic protection, crowd control? The list is endless!
I personally have used a vented black climbing helmet for rescue and working at heights and it has been a real joy to use and I was so impressed I got one for myself and it was not overly pricey and can be fitted with all bits and bobs.
and I must do this.... is better than tin foil
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As preppers, I think we all look for a good match for as many scenarios as possible.
UK wise is it for urban rescue, extreme weather protection, RTC assistance, climbing, tunneling, construction, ballistic protection, crowd control? The list is endless!
I personally have used a vented black climbing helmet for rescue and working at heights and it has been a real joy to use and I was so impressed I got one for myself and it was not overly pricey and can be fitted with all bits and bobs.
and I must do this.... is better than tin foil
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Bladerunner
Re: Protection For Ones Noggin
I, for one, won't be putting a hard hat in my BOB but if I did I might consider a cycle helmet.
They are a lot lighter to carry and offer quite a bit of protection, not as much as a hard hat maybe, but better than nowt.
Be Lucky
They are a lot lighter to carry and offer quite a bit of protection, not as much as a hard hat maybe, but better than nowt.
Be Lucky
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Bournemouthprepper
Re: Protection For Ones Noggin
My issued helmet is always in my room, alongside my BOB and webbing. not a huge one for wearing helmets to be honest, but i think i'd still keep it with me (I'm used to having it attached to my webbing anyway). As was said, it depends what you plan on using it for. If your expecting a few heavy blows to the head, you may wanna think about what helmet you get. mine being an issued one means its designed to protect me from shrapnal.