Bump Cap vs Safety Helmet
Choosing between a bump cap and a safety helmet depends on the workplace hazard. Both provide head protection, but they are designed for different risk conditions. A bump cap may be appropriate where a worker could accidentally strike their head against a fixed or stationary object. A safety helmet may be required where hazards include falling objects, overhead materials or other workplace risks requiring helmet-level protection. The simplest way to decide is: Fixed-object contact hazard → consider a suitable bump cap Falling-object or higher-level head hazard...