Head injuries can be one of the biggest risks in the workplace.
Protect your team against impact hazards like falling debris with SMI’s range of head protection.
We’ve got everything you need for your PPE kit.
From hard hats to bump caps to specialist protection like forestry kits and climbing helmets, we’ve got you covered.
All head protection meets UK safety standards and is suitable for use in UK workplaces.
Not sure what head protection your team needs? We’re here to help.
Head protection PPE is items that are suitable for keeping the head safe from injury during work tasks.
Common head protection includes:
You can shop for head protection on the SMI store!
You’ll find products to suit all your PPE and workwear needs.
Head protection is required whenever there is a risk of injury to the head.
Any of the following workplace hazards can result in head injury:
Use a risk assessment to identify risks and the required PPE to protect against them.
Head protection PPE is often required in these industries:
Head protection PPE in the UK is designed to meet specific safety standards for different work environments:
All head protection sold by SMI meets the relevant standard, so you can be confident your team is protected on site.
Bump caps offer lightweight head protection, suitable for protecting against minor impact injuries.
Hard hats like safety helmets offer a higher, more resistant level of head protection. They should be used on worksites where a high risk of severe head injury is present.
