Saw a H&S briefing at work about hard hats. There was a hefty bolt inside a scaff tube that fell out from some height and nearly hit someone. Imagine that without a hard hat, could be life a changing injury...good to see manufacturers bringing out products that are comfortable, helps reduce the reasons why people don’t use them.
Here’s a simple question, how many head injuries have been prevented by hard hats and how many have been caused by hard hats? Also, do the possibility stop people thinking? Safety is the result of not being exposed to hazards. So why not remove the hazards?
Very interesting video Roger. And just as important for diy’ers to have head protection as the pro’s. I really wish you’d make a video about dust extraction vacuums. I think you did one last year, but the model you discussed was a bit of a beast and too big for day to day use. I’ve put off buying one in the hope that you’ll be giving some thoughts and guidance. Take care! David (Leeds)
I do especially like the customized MSA hard hat accessories, particularly the V-Gard winter liners. What about the OSHA-approved western "cowboy-style" hard hats? I'm taken aback to see them on a construction site. I always wonder if it's a real hard hat or just some wannabe cowboy chapeau. Personally, I tend to prefer the classic Bullard-style full brim which looks a bit like a combination of a WW1 French Adrian and a British Brodie helmet. Nothing says "serious worker" better than a full brim hard hat.
They fall off. A health and safety bod said I had to wear one while putting a roof on. So my hat falls off and the person beneath me is hit with it. What can fall on my head when I’m on a roof? I hope the rules have relaxed in the UK now.
Well done, Roger, on what is an important safety aspect - and risk to livelihood, too. Do you have any stats on head injuries which could help encourage professional and DIY-ers to wear head safety gear? (i noticed you included stats on your ladder video). Many thanks.
Hi Paul. Thanks for your interest - we’re glad to see that you take safety seriously. Last year the NHS dealt with 6,372 cases of people falling from ladders at home in a single bank holiday weekend. See full article: msane.ws/ladderinjury At work, being struck by moving, flying or falling objects accounted for 13 per cent of all worker deaths in the UK between 2014-19. Wherever there’s a potential risk - whether at home or at work - the necessary safety equipment should be worn and steps taken to appropriately mitigate those risks. You can find out more in our article on our website: gb.msasafety.com/head-protection
A great video , like the look of the hard hat you are showing. The will always be those occasions when hard hat will save your life . I had one crack in half after a starting handle stuck on a old diesel mixer . Then again I have also been told I must wear one while driving teleporters to which I laughed and said if anything comes through that cab the hard hat is not off to help me . I will keep my eye out for one of these hard hats cause like you said they do give head aches and not falling off your head is a fantastic idea . I used to wear the balaclava over the top to hold mine on .
Hi there. We’re glad you like the look of our V-Gard® Winter Liners. They not only keep your head warm and offer extra protection but come in several models, including water repellent, arc-flash tested or anti-static for use in ATEX areas. Perfect for those with less ‘insulation’ under their lid 🙂 And importantly, they’ve been developed and approved for use with our V-Gard® range of hard hats. Check them out here: msane.ws/WoolylinerVGARD
What catches a lot of small builders out. Is the change in the cdm laws. So even Joe bloggs fitting Mrs Jones new roof. Or loft conversion has to adhere. And the HSE are doing a lot of spot checks on properties with scaffolding up. Or vans on the drive. So definitely worth keeping a hat with you. And of course the other required equipment.
Well covered Roger. My dad didn't wear one back in the day cos he thought it would make him bald. Full head of hair still at 70+ but I'm sure things dropped on him back then, cos he's a bit odd these days (in a good way). I wear on site when needed, I can see insurance companies avoiding pay out when PPE isn't used and injury happens, one of many good reasons to be geared up. 👍
Hi Chris You are completely right. The insurance angle is everything. I know somebody who lost a finger in chop saw and the payout from the company was zilch because he shouldn't have put his finger under the blade. Everything is geared towards you taking personal responsibility.
@@SkillBuilderIt's like every industry I think, like banks making it more difficult to access our stuff instead of them spending more on security. We're not necessarily protecting our bodies, but protecting our financial future by wearing this stuff. Have to admit, PPE has gotten a hell of a lot better over the years at least!
I think desk jockeys should wear hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, safety toe boots, and high visibility clothing. If all of these items are so comfortable theres no reason not to be safe. Funny thing is I have seen a fella sustain a nasty head injury from a falling light cover that hadn’t been properly attached while he was sitting at his desk.
Thay make you a bit taller then you miss judge when ducking under things like the scaffolding. This means I bang my head regularly with a hard hat on but just dont when I haven't got one on.
Oh so now hard hat manufacturers have figured out that climbing helmets dont suck. Huh. Wow, nice to finally pull their heads out of their arses! I can see by bvb the one adjustment though that they still haven't completely caught up. Their should also be an adjustment on the headband circumference too, not just the one hanging the occipital lobe.Good on ya for giving those away BTW! I am going to hold out till they make one for HOT climates that is "really venting" that lets a decent amount of air through.
Thanks Roger. Know you wouldn't endorse anything you wouldn't wear or use yourself. I know head injuries are close to your heart after your acquaintance died after falling 2metres off a ladder. Perhaps some of the comments so far don't appreciate your no bull commitment to your followers.👍
Good video Roger. You may be getting paid for the video, but I would walk right past all hard hats, as they drive me nuts, without seeing it. Well done. Ps hope ya got plenty 😁
Oh dear the building sites I go you would have been red carded and banned from site, if the sign outside says wear a hat it is mandatory, there are some great hats available including ones that have a warning light which is sound operated.
If someone is not wearing a hard hat because it is uncomfortable and we show them an alternative that is more comfortable then that is job done. The sponsorship helps us to bring useful information to people. Nobody wants to pay.
@@aidancoleman3681 Thanks for your support. Some people skip the ads and moan about the sponsorship but we just couldn't do any of this if we didn't get something in.
I'm not moaning about sponsorship, I'm just giving you feedback on how the amount of advertorial content is changing how I view the channel. I'm sure there's many others in the same boat.
Finally. A nice example of personal individual reality versus "regulations". Regulations assume a standard. But people have an infinite variety of issues. Personal protection is important. Personally, I have never had issues with a hard had. And I have worn then a lot. To be safe. But I am maybe an abortion since I have no problem wearing them. But I am not necessarily the average person. So I appreciate the issues this video arises. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Actually I found that professionalism has little to do with whether a person chooses to wear ppe. Usually it's more of a comfort issue.Also, some people are the increasing amounts of PPE a hazard in themselves as it becomes harder to see hear and be aware of real dangers when they're wearing all of it. Brain food. Cheers!
Doesn't look any different to the ones that have been around for years. The ones I've used all adjust just the same, nothing new. Thank God I don't do site work any more specially this time of year.
Mr M I am in no doubt whatsoever that given the choice most workers would choose not to wear a hard hat all day long until the very second something falls on their head. However on the medium and larger sites the decision is not ours and every year thousands of workers have cause to thank the people who insisted on them wearing head protection. Their families may also thank them because head injuries are not fun for anyone. Talk to the Mother who is now spoon- feeding her 24 year old son who took a holiday job on a badly regulated site. Talk to the guy who, since his accident, has violent mood swings and routinely attacks his family. All they were doing was going to work, so the word 'bullshit' needs to be put in context. I think everyone agrees that head protection can be uncomfortable and hot but MSA has worked very hard to produce something that is more comfortable and cooler. If you have to wear a hat all day then you might as well wear a good one. That is the simple message here, nothing more.
@@SkillBuilder No personal offence to the individuals in your story but the first mistake they made was working on a dangerous site and yes isn't it a crime that all those workers rely on a piece of plastic to save there ass as it should never happen. PPE is last resort not to be relied on. This is just a sales pitch anyway so please leave the guilt trip out.
Hunter I am all up for you risking your life in any way you feel but if you are left with a brain injury so severe that you need 24/7 careers, at that point it is not all about you. I could take you out for a day and introduce you to ex builders who can no longer put a spoon to their mouths let alone go to the toilet.
Hi John. This video shows what happens when a brick, hammer and wrench are dropped onto a melon with an MSA V-Gard® hard hat, and without. Make no mistake, hard hats can be lifesavers. Always protect your melon! 😉 ua-cam.com/video/-hSv8knlBx0/v-deo.html
What every guy wanting to tell you without being a prick.....I'm a grown man and I don't want to wear the thing. Most of us would rather not wear the things were going to work not war and we're not road guards....... personaly I would rather risk a wrench to the dome 1/100000 than have those stinking things on
There's the truth, and who wins the guys selling "safety" stuff and the lawmakers that get kickbacks for drafting the laws that make us hafe to wear all that junk ........
10:30 "quite a nice look" haha - you look like a Teletubbie! Well done Mr Bisby!
Roger is doing a great job helping safety on sites. Lives can be saved.
Saw a H&S briefing at work about hard hats. There was a hefty bolt inside a scaff tube that fell out from some height and nearly hit someone. Imagine that without a hard hat, could be life a changing injury...good to see manufacturers bringing out products that are comfortable, helps reduce the reasons why people don’t use them.
What make is the hi vis vest you have?
Here’s a simple question, how many head injuries have been prevented by hard hats and how many have been caused by hard hats? Also, do the possibility stop people thinking? Safety is the result of not being exposed to hazards. So why not remove the hazards?
Remove the hazards? I guess the whatever industry you are in makes the difference but me being in a shipyard that seems impossible.
Very interesting video Roger. And just as important for diy’ers to have head protection as the pro’s.
I really wish you’d make a video about dust extraction vacuums. I think you did one last year, but the model you discussed was a bit of a beast and too big for day to day use. I’ve put off buying one in the hope that you’ll be giving some thoughts and guidance. Take care! David (Leeds)
I do especially like the customized MSA hard hat accessories, particularly the V-Gard winter liners. What about the OSHA-approved western "cowboy-style" hard hats? I'm taken aback to see them on a construction site. I always wonder if it's a real hard hat or just some wannabe cowboy chapeau. Personally, I tend to prefer the classic Bullard-style full brim which looks a bit like a combination of a WW1 French Adrian and a British Brodie helmet. Nothing says "serious worker" better than a full brim hard hat.
They fall off. A health and safety bod said I had to wear one while putting a roof on. So my hat falls off and the person beneath me is hit with it. What can fall on my head when I’m on a roof?
I hope the rules have relaxed in the UK now.
I have had the same experience hat falls off onto the bloke below, peak hits his nose, bloody everywhere.
The best " non advert " I've ever seen mate
Thanks Jason.
Daves lid still looks nice and shiny after two weeks.
Well done, Roger, on what is an important safety aspect - and risk to livelihood, too. Do you have any stats on head injuries which could help encourage professional and DIY-ers to wear head safety gear? (i noticed you included stats on your ladder video). Many thanks.
Hi Paul. Thanks for your interest - we’re glad to see that you take safety seriously. Last year the NHS dealt with 6,372 cases of people falling from ladders at home in a single bank holiday weekend. See full article: msane.ws/ladderinjury
At work, being struck by moving, flying or falling objects accounted for 13 per cent of all worker deaths in the UK between 2014-19. Wherever there’s a potential risk - whether at home or at work - the necessary safety equipment should be worn and steps taken to appropriately mitigate those risks.
You can find out more in our article on our website: gb.msasafety.com/head-protection
A great video , like the look of the hard hat you are showing. The will always be those occasions when hard hat will save your life . I had one crack in half after a starting handle stuck on a old diesel mixer . Then again I have also been told I must wear one while driving teleporters to which I laughed and said if anything comes through that cab the hard hat is not off to help me . I will keep my eye out for one of these hard hats cause like you said they do give head aches and not falling off your head is a fantastic idea . I used to wear the balaclava over the top to hold mine on .
Roger, keep up the good work mate. I love your videos and likewise with Robin 👍
We like the look of the hats for underneath, it will keep the wind out when we finally have to stop wearing our nice warm hoods 😟👷🏽♂️🧱👍🏼
Jim Newlands 😂🧱👍🏽
Hi there. We’re glad you like the look of our V-Gard® Winter Liners. They not only keep your head warm and offer extra protection but come in several models, including water repellent, arc-flash tested or anti-static for use in ATEX areas. Perfect for those with less ‘insulation’ under their lid 🙂 And importantly, they’ve been developed and approved for use with our V-Gard® range of hard hats. Check them out here: msane.ws/WoolylinerVGARD
MSA . We would be more than happy to review them on our channel if you want to send us a couple 😉🧱👍🏼
What catches a lot of small builders out. Is the change in the cdm laws. So even Joe bloggs fitting Mrs Jones new roof. Or loft conversion has to adhere. And the HSE are doing a lot of spot checks on properties with scaffolding up. Or vans on the drive. So definitely worth keeping a hat with you. And of course the other required equipment.
Well covered Roger. My dad didn't wear one back in the day cos he thought it would make him bald. Full head of hair still at 70+ but I'm sure things dropped on him back then, cos he's a bit odd these days (in a good way). I wear on site when needed, I can see insurance companies avoiding pay out when PPE isn't used and injury happens, one of many good reasons to be geared up. 👍
Hi Chris
You are completely right. The insurance angle is everything. I know somebody who lost a finger in chop saw and the payout from the company was zilch because he shouldn't have put his finger under the blade. Everything is geared towards you taking personal responsibility.
@@SkillBuilderIt's like every industry I think, like banks making it more difficult to access our stuff instead of them spending more on security. We're not necessarily protecting our bodies, but protecting our financial future by wearing this stuff. Have to admit, PPE has gotten a hell of a lot better over the years at least!
Is there anything from MSA that is rail approved, Network Rail have many rules with what you can and can't wear, are the beanie and hard hat approved?
I think desk jockeys should wear hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, safety toe boots, and high visibility clothing. If all of these items are so comfortable theres no reason not to be safe. Funny thing is I have seen a fella sustain a nasty head injury from a falling light cover that hadn’t been properly attached while he was sitting at his desk.
Hopefully you have educated people to wear a hard hat at all times and love all the accessories
Thay make you a bit taller then you miss judge when ducking under things like the scaffolding. This means I bang my head regularly with a hard hat on but just dont when I haven't got one on.
Oh so now hard hat manufacturers have figured out that climbing helmets dont suck. Huh. Wow, nice to finally pull their heads out of their arses! I can see by bvb the one adjustment though that they still haven't completely caught up. Their should also be an adjustment on the headband circumference too, not just the one hanging the occipital lobe.Good on ya for giving those away BTW! I am going to hold out till they make one for HOT climates that is "really venting" that lets a decent amount of air through.
Thanks Roger. Know you wouldn't endorse anything you wouldn't wear or use yourself. I know head injuries are close to your heart after your acquaintance died after falling 2metres off a ladder. Perhaps some of the comments so far don't appreciate your no bull commitment to your followers.👍
Black hats are in fashion .
Let’s go see if we can find some builders in their natural habitat shall we
Petzl make excellent lids. Primarily for work at height, but groundwork also
Kask are superior
@@MT_T991 Having used both I'd say they are on equal footing in terms of quality and performance so just go with whichever fits you the best.
Good video Roger. You may be getting paid for the video, but I would walk right past all hard hats, as they drive me nuts, without seeing it. Well done. Ps hope ya got plenty 😁
Oh dear the building sites I go you would have been red carded and banned from site, if the sign outside says wear a hat it is mandatory, there are some great hats available including ones that have a warning light which is sound operated.
Might as well go all in and get a Gallet. Face shield, lights, comms built-in...
The more this channel becomes a constant advert, the less reliable your information appears.
If someone is not wearing a hard hat because it is uncomfortable and we show them an alternative that is more comfortable then that is job done. The sponsorship helps us to bring useful information to people. Nobody wants to pay.
@@SkillBuilder keep doing what you are doing
@@Macron87 It does say Sponsored right at the start.
@@aidancoleman3681 Thanks for your support. Some people skip the ads and moan about the sponsorship but we just couldn't do any of this if we didn't get something in.
I'm not moaning about sponsorship, I'm just giving you feedback on how the amount of advertorial content is changing how I view the channel. I'm sure there's many others in the same boat.
Finally. A nice example of personal individual reality versus "regulations". Regulations assume a standard. But people have an infinite variety of issues.
Personal protection is important. Personally, I have never had issues with a hard had. And I have worn then a lot. To be safe. But I am maybe an abortion since I have no problem wearing them. But I am not necessarily the average person. So I appreciate the issues this video arises. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ive got no issues wearing one
Not wearing proper PPE is a good indication of someones lack of professionalism, in my experience.
Actually I found that professionalism has little to do with whether a person chooses to wear ppe. Usually it's more of a comfort issue.Also, some people are the increasing amounts of PPE a hazard in themselves as it becomes harder to see hear and be aware of real dangers when they're wearing all of it. Brain food. Cheers!
Does this mean we are going to be seeing you wearing a hard hat on your jobs???
We hope so, where there is a risk.
More health and safety tips please mate 👷🏻♂️🏗🚧✌️😎👍🔧🧰
Check out Klein hard hats best hard update.
Doesn't look any different to the ones that have been around for years. The ones I've used all adjust just the same, nothing new. Thank God I don't do site work any more specially this time of year.
We get the crapiest cheapest hard hats. I hate wearing them. They are too hot and uncomfortable.
Too many Regulations already . Need approval for everything , The worker always has to pay the cost.
Excellent video mate
Damn i hate hat's end of. Sweat tons and hats just add to heat and bullshit onsite.
Mr M
I am in no doubt whatsoever that given the choice most workers would choose not to wear a hard hat all day long until the very second something falls on their head. However on the medium and larger sites the decision is not ours and every year thousands of workers have cause to thank the people who insisted on them wearing head protection. Their families may also thank them because head injuries are not fun for anyone. Talk to the Mother who is now spoon- feeding her 24 year old son who took a holiday job on a badly regulated site. Talk to the guy who, since his accident, has violent mood swings and routinely attacks his family. All they were doing was going to work, so the word 'bullshit' needs to be put in context.
I think everyone agrees that head protection can be uncomfortable and hot but MSA has worked very hard to produce something that is more comfortable and cooler. If you have to wear a hat all day then you might as well wear a good one. That is the simple message here, nothing more.
@@SkillBuilder No personal offence to the individuals in your story but the first mistake they made was working on a dangerous site and yes isn't it a crime that all those workers rely on a piece of plastic to save there ass as it should never happen. PPE is last resort not to be relied on. This is just a sales pitch anyway so please leave the guilt trip out.
My girlfriend can't quite believe what im watching
Put your hat hard on .
OHHHH Roger .... what ARE you doing?? ..... I know you're getting on a bit (like me) but Pleeeeease :-(
aha so youre increasing usage f hard hats -good
Peaked bump cap I prefer Indoors.
I hate my hard hat. It either squeezes my skull into migraine hell or falls off
That safety guy's a bit of a dink
Not wearing a hard hat should be choice of wearer. If I wanna risk my life, let me
Hunter
I am all up for you risking your life in any way you feel but if you are left with a brain injury so severe that you need 24/7 careers, at that point it is not all about you. I could take you out for a day and introduce you to ex builders who can no longer put a spoon to their mouths let alone go to the toilet.
@@SkillBuilder lemme take the cold temp challenge. Being fed by a tub isn't living
We want to see what happens when a brick drops on the hat from 15 meters!
OK we can do that. We have dropped worse than that on them.
Hi John. This video shows what happens when a brick, hammer and wrench are dropped onto a melon with an MSA V-Gard® hard hat, and without. Make no mistake, hard hats can be lifesavers. Always protect your melon! 😉 ua-cam.com/video/-hSv8knlBx0/v-deo.html
What every guy wanting to tell you without being a prick.....I'm a grown man and I don't want to wear the thing. Most of us would rather not wear the things were going to work not war and we're not road guards....... personaly I would rather risk a wrench to the dome 1/100000 than have those stinking things on
No choice ware one every day if you wear a beanie your red carded have to use approved liner cost £20 with chain straps to work on mast climer.
Unfortunately rules are rules no hard hat no job ?
There's the truth, and who wins the guys selling "safety" stuff and the lawmakers that get kickbacks for drafting the laws that make us hafe to wear all that junk ........