History and color meaning of Helmet Safety

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History and color meaning of Helmet Safety

The use of safety helmets (Safety Helmet) starts from workers in a dock or shipyard. Before safety helmets or safety helmets are created they usually protect their heads using hardened dry asphalt which is dried in the sun. The purpose of this use is to cover and protect their heads from the threat of falling or falling objects on the deck of the ship they are building. Officially the first safety helmet was developed in 1912 at the Royal Worker’s Accident Insurance Institute in Bohemia.

In addition to the history of Safety helmets, the basic ingredients for making safety helmets also change along with the development of new and more effective material technologies. The following are the basic ingredients for making helmet safety from time to time:

1. Asphalt was dried before 1912
2. Thick canvas in 1919
3. Aluminum in 1938 (this material should not be used in electricity workers because it is dangerous and can be electrocuted)
4. Fiberglass in 1940
5. Thermoplastic in 1950
6. High Density Polyethylene or HDPE which is still used today.

Safety helmets are of two types, namely:

1. Safety helmet underground or tunnel mining workers. This helmet is in the shape of a wide edge and above is more prominent with a hanger or place for placing a flashlight.
2. Safety helmets used in mining areas or open industries. This helmet is just ordinary or more general.

The Meaning and Purpose of Helmet Safety Colors

The colors on the safety helmet are very striking and bright like yellow, white, orange, green, blue, red etc. The main purpose of the color of the safety helmet is that workers who use this safety helmet will be more easily seen if there are vehicles or heavy equipment that will pass so they are not hit.

But now safety helmets have their own color meaning. The following are some colors of safety helmets that reflect a person's position or position.

1. White safety helmets are usually used by managers, supervisors, engineers, and foremen.
2. Blue safety helmets are usually used by site supervisors, electrical, contractors or temporary supervisors.
3. Yellow safety helmet is usually used by sub contractors or general workers.
4. Green safety helmets are usually used by environmental inspectors.
5. Pink safety helmets are usually worn by new workers or interns.
6. Orange safety helmets are usually worn by company guests.
7. Red safety helmet is usually used by the safety officer who is responsible for checking the safety system that has been installed and functioning in accordance with the standards set.

Actually this safety helmet color difference classification is not yet clear. Maybe this applies after many people interpret and define it so that it becomes a tradition.

Usually the safety helmet color classification is different or not applicable in every country even on every site or project. For example, workers in oil mining, people who use yellow safety helmets are the Operation Department division which is considered the most important unit and consists of skilled Engineers. So for them, yellow hats are the highest status or class, while in yellow construction hats, the lowest class is general workers including cleaner.

Main Functions of Helmet Safety

1. The main function of using a safety helmet is to protect the head to avoid falling goods and others.
2. In using safety helmets there are several things that must be considered including:
3. Before being used, examine that the helmet is in good condition to use, fit and comfortable in the head (not loose and not too narrow), not damaged and deformed.
4. Use a safety helmet in the head properly (not tilted, not looking up, or looking down so that it covers the view or upside down).
5. If you are in a high place and windy conditions, chain strips or chin straps should be used to avoid flying safety helmets due to high winds.

The use of a safety helmet usually has a usage limit, the average age of use of a safety helmet is five years, but this is very dependent on the material used to make the helmet. If the use of a safety helmet is damaged such as being hit by a falling object or being hit by a collision, the helmet must be replaced as soon as possible with a new one. Do not use a safety helmet that has been damaged or damaged.

Every manufacturer of a safety helmet will state the maximum usage limit for the helmet. Check carefully. It should also be noted that the helmet that is finished is cleaned every day. This is done to avoid damage to the material due to sticking dirt. Because it could be dirt is a chemical or oil that can trigger damage to the base material on the safety helmet.