I work in a steel mill. Are there any hard hats specifically designed for high heat environments?
To meet the demands of high heat environments, Bullard produces hats and caps in technologically advanced thermoplastic materials. Bullards 911C and 911H shells are molded in the same grade of Ultem material that we use in the Wildfire and PX fire helmets. There is also a Wildfire version, the FH911C. This helmet is certified to the NFPA 1977-1998 Wildland firefighting standard (the only difference between the 911C, 911H and the FH911C is the addition of reflective markings and accessories specific to firefighting; the materials are the same). The only high temperature tests applicable to hard hats in the US (beyond the 120°F requirement that applies to all hard hats) are the requirements of the NFPA 1977-1998 standard. The heat resistance test in the standard involves exposing the helmet to a temperature of 350°F for a period of five minutes; the standard also includes other tests such as shock and penetration resistance, radiant heat conditioned resistance and flame resistance. Altho
