Can decals be put on hard hats?
A. In most cases, yes. There is an extremely low risk for a chemical reaction between the hard hat shell and the pressure-sensitive sticker/decal adhesive. Under normal conditions, stickers and decals won’t negatively affect the performance of the hard hat. Generally, these two rules of thumb should be followed: • The decals should be placed at least three-fourths of an inch away from the edge of the hard hat. This eliminates the risk of the decal acting as a conductor between the inside and outside of the helmet. • In order to easily inspect the hard hat for damages, the areas of the hard hat covered by stickers/decals should be kept to a minimum. Q. Is it safe to paint a hard hat? A. ANSI Z89.1-2003 Appendix A4 states, when painting hard hat shells, caution should be used because some paints and thinners may damage or degrade the shell decreasing the level of protection. Before painting, consult the hard hat manufacturer. Q. Can hard hats be worn backward? A. Generally, no. The Occup
