Get a head for safety with MSA's industry-leading head protection
MSA Safety has been developing world leading safety solutions since 1914. Our mission is that men and women may work in safety and go home to their families at the end of each day.
Our V-Gard® head protection range is a brand recognised and revered the world over, known for comfort, quality and durability - all the things the industry has told us are a must when it comes to great head protection.
When you need the best in head protection, settle for nothing less than MSA.
Speak to MSA TodayAre you protecting your greatest asset?
100,000 miles of blood vessels and 100 billion neurons enable the brain to make 35,000 decisions every day. That’s 2,000 decisions per hour. One every two seconds. The head is our greatest asset and most valuable tool, which is why it’s so important to protect it.
At MSA we disregard the notion that hard hats merely serve one purpose. Physical safety is of course paramount, but we mustn’t underestimate the associated benefits of great head protection:
- Happy, more confident workers
- A more productive workforce
- A more efficient business
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Meet our innovative safety helmets
V-Gard® GREEN Hard Hat Cap Style
V-Gard GREEN is the world's first protective helmet made of renewable resources
Applications: Multiple applications including Confined Space, Working at Heights and Welding
Product spec: V-Gard GREEN helmet shells are USDA Certified Biobased with 95% biobased content. Available with Fas-Trac® III Suspension. MSA V-Gard GREEN helmets are offered in Standard size with a FasTrac® ratchet suspension.
Options & Accessories: Compatible with MSA’s Eye, Face and Hearing Protection
Colours: White, Yellow, Blue, Green and Red
Test approvals:
- V-Gard GREEN helmets are third-party SEI certified as Type I, Class E under ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 and CSA Z94.1-2015.
V-Gard H1 Safety Helmet
Exceptional comfort and ease of use in a stylish low-profile hard hat design
Applications: Complete above-the-neck solution when working at heights or floor level in multiple industries
Product spec: Vented or non-vented, low profile, Fas-Trac III® Pivot Ratchet Suspension, patent-pending “push button” accessory attachment rail (no need for an external frame), field replaceable premium moisture wicking headband, field replaceable 4-point chinstrap incl. a rescue whistle, reflective stickers.
Options & Accessories: Clear polycarbonate spectacles, clear polycarbonate face shield, mesh face shield, seasonal liners, logo printing (for 16+ units)
Colours: Matte white, blue, red, green, yellow, hi-viz yellow/green, orange, black, grey
Test approvals:
- V-Gard H1 Trivent (vented): EN 12492, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 TYPE 1, CLASS C (Conductive 0 V A.C)
- V-Gard H1 Novent (non-vented): EN 397 (-30°C, 440V A.C) and EN 50365 1000V A.C, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 TYPE 1, CLASS E (20,000 V A.C)
V-Gard 930 hard hat
Most compact & lightweight helmet with integrated full-face visor available on the market!
Applications: Reliable and comfortable head and face protection for multiple applications including arc-flash, molten metal or chemical splashes. Check the approvals to learn more.
Product spec: Non-vented, low profile, integrated premium full-face visor with anti-fog/ anti-scratch coating, fitting over all corrective glasses, Fas-Trac®III 6-pt Ratchet Suspension with premium washable & replaceable sweatband, channel around perimeter of the helmet diverts rain and debris from user, 4-pt chinstrap fitted, transport bag.
Options & Accessories: : unique washable arc-flash ear flaps, helmet-mounted ear-defenders, chin cup, badge holder, badge/lamp holder, micro prismatic retroreflective stickers, seasonal liners, logo printing (from 12+ units only)
Colours: White, blue, red, green, yellow, orange
Test approvals:
- EN 397 (-30°C, LD, MM, 440V A.C)
- EN 50365 1000V A.C
- Visor : EN166 + GS-ET-29 Class 1 (4 Ka) : 2C-1,2 1 B 3 8-1-0 9 KN
- ELECTROSTATIC-INERIS certificate for safe use in ATEX areas
V-Gard 950 hard hat
Comfortable, balanced and modern hard hat with integrated eye protection
Applications: Reliable and comfortable head and eye protection for multiple applications. Check the approvals to learn more.
Product spec: Vented or non-vented, low profile, integrated premium anti-fog/ anti-scratch over spectacles with unique rubber seal, fitting over all corrective glasses, Fas-Trac®III 6-pt Ratchet Suspension with premium washable & replaceable sweatband, channel around perimeter of the helmet diverts rain and debris from user.
Options & Accessories: 4-pt chinstrap, chin cup, helmet-mounted ear-defenders, badge holder, badge/lamp holder, metal lamp bracket, micro prismatic retroreflective stickers, seasonal liners, logo printing from 20u only
Colours: White, blue, red, green, yellow, orange
Test approvals:
- EN 397 (-30°C, LD, MM (non-vented), 440V A.C (non-vented))
- EN 50365 1000V A.C (non-vented)
- Over spectacles : EN166: 1 B 2C-1,2 KN
- ELECTROSTATIC-INERIS certificate for safe use in ATEX areas
NEW V-Gard® Helmet-Mounted Hearing Protection Line
Enhanced comfort, top-of-the-line performance, and upgraded style and fit.
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Unlock the associated benefits of great head protection
A construction worker’s job can be demanding enough without having to worry about what’s protecting their head. But if the hard hat they’re wearing is ill-fitting, bulky, heavy, or poorly balanced, then they’ll probably do just that – worry. Or worse, they won’t wear it.
Hard hat customisation: more than just a marketing call
Customisation is not only an invaluable marketing tool, but it can also help to combat the challenge of busy construction sites by identifying who’s who.
Economy-priced PPE costs more than you think
While it’s tempting to buy cheaper head protection, you may be sacrificing quality, performance, and service life. Discover how the company with more than 100 years of safety experience can help you take head protection to a higher level.
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ARE YOU GETTING THE MAXIMUM BENEFITS OUT OF YOUR HEAD PROTECTION
Safety helmets are about more than just physical safety.
A quality hard hat - one that’s well-balanced, well-ventilated and easily adjustable for a comfortable fit - can unlock so many other associated benefits. It can increase confidence and help to improve a worker’s general wellbeing, both of which can make a workforce more productive and efficient.
To find out more, download our Head Protection whitepaper - it gives you insights, advice and guidance on how to get the best out of your safety helmets and how to better protect your workforce.