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What Are Type 2 Safety Helmets?

An ANSI Type 2 (Type II) safety helmet is a helmet designed to provide protection to the top and sides of the head in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. Specifically, ANSI has established performance criteria for helmets, and the Type 2 classification relates to helmets that are intended to protect against both impacts to the top of the head (like objects falling from above) and lateral impacts (side impacts).

This contrasts with Type 1 helmets, which are designed to provide protection primarily against blows to the top of the head.

In environments where there's a risk of objects coming at the head from the side, such as during certain construction tasks or in utility work, Type 2 safety helmets offer an added layer of protection compared to the standard Type 1 helmets.

To be officially recognized as an ANSI Type 2 helmet, the helmet must meet specific testing and performance requirements outlined in the ANSI Z89.1 standard. This standard provides detailed specifications on helmet design, testing procedures, and performance requirements.

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