WHAT'S AT STAKE There are some standard excuses for not wearing a hardhat—it is too heavy, too hot, too cold or too bulky or even too ugly. But all of these excuses sound very flimsy when you consider how a hardhat can save your life. WHAT'S THE DANGER Hardhats protect you from head injuries. An impact that would cause minor injuries on another part of the body can cause fatal or life-changing injuries when the head is involved. EXAMPLE A carpenter working for a building contractor didn't notice the uncovered floor opening. He stepped into it and fell down one story to the concrete […]