Head injury factors and protective equipment during production

First, the type of head injury during production

1 · Object strike damage

In production, such as deep pit construction, mine exploitation, tunnel culvert operation, construction, etc., objects, rocks, clods, building materials (bricks and woods), tools, etc. may fall from high places or throw hit personnel. The head hurts. According to statistics on casualties in metallurgical enterprises (from 1983 to 1989 ), the number of objects hitting the casualties accounted for 8 . 5% , and those who died due to the object hitting the head accounted for 39 . 5% .

2 · Drop injury at high altitude

In production, such as construction, installation, maintenance, and climbing work, there may be accidents of human fall. In the statistical analysis of casualty accidents, the death caused by head injury caused by falling is 38 . 9% .

3 ·Mechanical damage

In production, such as rotating machine tools, impellers, belt transport equipment, if the operator inadvertently involved in the hair, it can cause severe hair and scalp tear damage, and even bring people into the machine life-threatening.

4 · Contaminated Hair (Scalp) Injuries There are chemical or biological substances in the environment such as paint, dust, pesticides and sprays, and biological products that may contaminate the hair and scalp.

Second, head protection products classification

According to the protective effect of head protection products can be divided into three categories:

1 ·Hard hat

Protect your head from being hit or hit by objects.

2 · Protective hood

Prevent head from being damaged by flames, corrosive fumes, dust, and harsh weather conditions.

3 ·General protective cap

Prevent the head and hair from being contaminated by harmful substances and prevent the head from being caught in the moving machinery and equipment.