At 12:59 PM 2/28/02 -0600, n4kg@juno.com wrote:
>OK, we've covered Belts, Boots, and Glooves, but I don't recall
>ever seeing any discussion of HEAD GEAR for tower work.
>
>Anyone know where to find Hard Hats with Chin Straps?
>
>Anyone use any type of HELMET (football, motorcycle, bicycle, etc)?
I would think that a rock climbing helmet would probably meet this spec
(see http://store.yahoo.com/skishop/blacdiamhel.html) for some examples.
IMO, the normal sort of construction hard hat is of little use for the top
person on a tower because of the lack of lateral protection, and actually
tends to get in the way when working. Mine came with a chin strap, but....
Still worth wearing on the ground or lower down the tower, though, for
protection against dropped stuff.
73, Pete N4ZR
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