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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 071

K Parmentier – 17 January 2008

Safety Helmet Liners

We have recently been asked by site teams if they can wear warm woolly hats under their safety
helmets.

The common view is that this would prevent the safety helmet from doing its job, but during the winter
we appreciate the working conditions are less forgiving

The fact remains that the type of safety helmets we insist on (to EN397 standard) were tested when
applied straight to the head, without a hat in between. Upon investigation, the manufacturers will not
warrant the helmets unless they are fitted directly on top of the wearer’s head. The main concern
appears to be the helmet gripping to the hat, which is prone to slip off because it isn’t secured properly.

However, purpose made safety helmet liners can be used.

These are like balaclavas, or hoods that are made of "Thinsulate" - a thin
insulating material, designed to keep the wearer’s head warm.

They have Velcro sides to hold the safety helmet on and themselves are
securely fixed to your head.

If you would like a safety helmet liner, please contact your supervisor.

“let’s make sure that we continue to make our sites THE SAFEST by helping ourselves, our colleagues,
our customers and even our competitors by improving training, helping where necessary and
addressing any issues of concern there and then”

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.