Type II helmets better protect workers from fatal falls, yet are underused, writes the director of Virginia Tech’s helmet ...

In 2017, Clark Construction, based in Bethesda, Md., became the first general contractor to require personal protection headgear with a higher safety standard than traditional hardhats on all of its ...

Type II helmets like the Studson models have padding and shock-absorbing technology to protect against side, back and front impacts from slips and falls. Photo courtesy Cam McLeod/Studson In December, ...

A new Virginia Tech laboratory is testing construction helmets under real-world impact scenarios to improve safety data, but industry leaders caution that ratings should complement—not ...

Construction sites are high-risk environments where safety and effective communication can significantly impact daily operations. Despite strict safety protocols, accidents still occur due to limited ...