Striker Polycarbonate Clear Visor

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.

Hard hats (occupational protective helmets) in Australia and New Zealand must comply with AS/NZS 1801 - Occupational Protective Helmets. The current edition is AS/NZS 1801:2024, which updated and replaced the long-standing 1997 version. Compliance is effectively mandatory. Under Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, employers are required to provide appropriate PPE where a risk of head injury exists - and any hard hat supplied must meet AS/NZS 1801 as the benchmark referenced by Safe Work Australia and state WHS regulators. The standard is complemented byAS/NZS 1800:1998 - Occupational Protective Helmets: Selection, Care and Use, which provides guidance on selecting the right helmet for a given hazard and maintaining it correctly throughout its service life. All PRO Choice hard hats stocked at BIG Safety are independently tested and certified to AS/NZS 1801.