Safety headgear
If there is a workplace risk of head injury from falling, flying, or thrown objects, employers must take measures to eliminate this risk. If the risk cannot be eliminated, employers must apply appropriate control measures to reduce the risk. This may include requiring workers to wear safety headgear such as hard hats. See Controlling risks for more information about the hierarchy of controls.
Workers are responsible for buying and maintaining their own safety headgear. It’s also up to workers to replace hard hats and helmets when they no longer provide proper protection..
For information on choosing and safely using safety headgear, see the follow the links.
Resources
Safety headgear: Rights and responsibilities
On September 1, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements for safety headgear changed. Under the revised requirement, employers must take steps to eliminate or reduce head injury...
Highlights
- Amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in effect September 1, 2021 Published on: September 01, 2021
- Upcoming amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Published on: August 13, 2021