MSA V-Gard H2 Vented Safety Helmet, White, ANSI Type II, Class C, Mfg# 10242629

Introducing the V-Gard H2™ Safety Helmet: The latest innovation in Type II, Class C head protection (Without MIPS)

The V-Gard H2™ Safety Helmet provides superior comfort and versatility while incorporating the latest technology to help protect against lateral impacts.  of brain trauma by redirecting rotational energies in the event of certain angled impacts.

• ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II certification with integrated chinstrap for enhanced protection against lateral impacts, including during slips, trips & falls
• Vented for improved air flow, cooling and reduced heat stress.
• Extensive accessory compatibility with nearly all V-Gard H1 and V-Gard accessories for a wide variety of industrial applications and easy integration with existing inventory
• Quick and easy customization with thousands of existing logos, easy creation of new logos, and reflective stripes
• Comfortable ratchet suspension that’s easily adjustable with a gloved hand
• Antimicrobial treatment of sweatband, crown pad & ratchet pad with Ionic+® high purity silver to eliminate odor-causing bacteria
• Integrated headlamp strap clips for easy & secure donning & doffing of lights on the helmet
• ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 (R2019), Type II, Class C, HT,  HV (if applicable)

On April 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an updated version of its “Head Protection: Safety Helmets in the Workplace” Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB). OSHA recognizes two Types (impact) and three Classes (electrical) of head protection.

These include:

Type I head protection offering protection from impacts to the top of the head.
Type II head protection offering protection from impacts to the top and sides of the head.
Class G (General) head protection designed to help reduce exposure to low voltage conductors and proof tested at 2,200 volts (phase to ground).
Class E (Electrical) head protection designed to help reduce exposure to higher voltage conductors and proof tested at 20,000 volts (phase to ground).
Class C (Conductive) head protection which is not intended to provide protection against contact with electrical hazards.

The Safety and Health Information Bulletin  also notes that accessories including chinstraps, face shields, eye protection, and hearing protection may also be considered to address specific jobsite and application hazards.