It's Just a Hard Hat…Right?

We are in an age where innovation is accelerating all around us. Think about it; Ten 

years ago, rear projection TV's were still available for sale. Twelve years ago, many 

people were still using 3.5” floppy disks to save or transfer their work on their 

computer. Fifteen years ago, we weren't even able to text on our cell phones.

Yet, with all of the innovation taking place around us, there are still certain 

products where change is strongly resisted for one reason or another. At the forefront 

is personal protective equipment (PPE). Why? Because it's personal. 

That being said, improvement is not possible without change. This is true whether it 

applies to protection, performance, comfort, and/or function.

INNOVATIONS IN DESIGN

Let's look at recent hard hat design innovations for example. PIP offers the JSP® 

Evolution® hard hat in addition to other, more traditional head protection 

solutions. When comparing the Evolution® hard hat to commonly used hard hat 

designs from the 1970's, there is a clear visual difference between the two. And it's 

the visual difference of the Evolution® that tells the story.

GREATER FIELD OF VISION

Start with the front of the hard hat, and more specifically the brim. The brim on the 

Evolution® is not as low on the worker's head and has a very slight taper. This 

differs significantly as compared to the traditional style hard hat, which tapers 

downward much more noticeably. By changing the position and the taper of the brim, the 

Evolution® provides the worker with a greater field of vision, especially above 

the worker's eye line.

EXTENDED DEFLECTION AREA

As we continue to the back of the hard hat, notice the extended deflection area on 

both the side and back of the head. This helps provide coverage to sensitive areas on 

the head that would otherwise be exposed. Again, this is a noticeable difference as 

compared to the traditional style hard hat, which is relatively flat from front-to-

back.

MORE SECURE FIT

At the back of the hard hat, the Evolution® features a deep lower nape strap. This 

provides the worker a more secure fit, helping keep the hard hat stay in place even 

when looking down or bending over. The size adjustment on the traditional style hard 

hat is positioned higher on the worker's head, making it easier to move around on the 

worker's head and potentially fall off. 

IT'S IN THE DETAILS

Every detail and design change of the JSP® Evolution® hard hat is in place to 

provide enhanced protection, performance, comfort, and/or function. So, while it may 

not look like a traditional hard hat, it's designed to outperform them in every way 

that matters.

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