Detachable Hard Hat Brim - Plastic/Polyester

PRO Choice offers a certified accessory range specifically designed and tested to work with their V6 and V9 hard hat shells without compromising AS/NZS 1801 certification. Available accessories include:

• Viper Hard Hat Earmuffs - clip-on earmuffs that attach to the hard hat shell, providing rated hearing protection without requiring a separate earmuff headband
• Lift-Up Browguard and Face Shield - attaches to the brim of the hard hat; can be lifted clear when not required. Available with clear, tinted, or mesh face shield options
• Detachable Wide Brim - converts a standard cap-style hard hat into a full-brim configuration for outdoor UV and rain protection
• Adjustable Chin Strap - prevents the helmet from being dislodged in high-wind environments or during work at height
• Hard Hat Winter Liner - Whilst beanies and hoodies are not allowed to be worn under Hard Hats as they made enhance the risk of your hard hat falling off, the PRO Choice Hard Hat Winter Liner comes with straps to secure the harness to the Winter Liner. Perfect for those early morning winter starts.

Only use certified PRO Choice accessories with PRO Choice helmets. Third-party or non-certified accessories may compromise the shell or harness, void the certification, or introduce failure modes that were not tested as part of the AS/NZS 1801 assessment.

Under AS/NZS 1800:1998, workers should inspect their hard hat before each use. A practical pre-use inspection takes less than 30 seconds and covers:

Shell inspection:

• Run a thumb firmly across the full surface - feel for cracks, dents, or soft spots
• Check the surface finish - a chalky, dull, or faded appearance indicates UV degradation and potential brittleness
• Confirm no holes, gouges, or abrasions are present beyond normal surface wear
• Verify the certification marking inside the shell remains legible

Harness/suspension inspection:

• Check all harness mounts - press each one; they should be firmly locked in position
• Inspect the webbing straps for fraying, discolouration, stiffness, or brittleness
• Confirm the headband adjustment mechanism operates correctly and holds position
• Check that the harness sits at least 32mm below the top of the shell (the minimum gap required for energy absorption)

If any item fails inspection, remove the helmet from service immediately and replace before work begins.

Yes - BIG Safety offers company-branded and custom printed hard hats with the PRO Choice range. Custom printing is a common requirement for principal contractors, mining companies, and large industrial operations that want to display company logos, project names, or worker role identifiers on site.

Key points on custom printing and certification:

• Custom printing is applied by BIG Safety using approved methods that do not compromise the shell's structural integrity or AS/NZS 1801 certification
• Solvent-based inks or screen printing that penetrates the shell surface can degrade ABS or polycarbonate shells — only approved printing processes are used
• The certification marking on the inside of the shell is never removed or obscured
• Custom printed helmets are available across all standard PRO Choice colours in both the V6 and V9 models
• Minimum order quantities apply for custom printing - click here to arrange a quote https://bigsafety.com.au/products/custom-printed-hard-hats

Custom printed hard hats serve a dual purpose: they reinforce your brand on site and make immediately clear to site inspectors and visitors which company's workers they are interacting with.