Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Head Protection Guide
A farm head protection guide with ordered steps for choosing, wearing, and replacing hard hats and helmets for shop, barn, ATV, and horse work.
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The steps on this page
- Identify tasks with head risk
- Choose the correct helmet type
- Check for a proper fit
- Adjust straps and suspension
- Inspect for cracks and dents
- Replace after a hard impact
- Store out of sun and heat
- Follow the maker's replacement advice
- Make helmets easy to reach
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
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