Understanding Type I and Type II Head Protection: OSHA Guidance, PPE Selection, & Industry Trends
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT
Recent data from The Center for Construction Research and Training (CWPR) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that falls and struck by incidents – often key drivers of head trauma – remain leading hazards in construction,* making choosing proper head protection an important step to helping keep workers safe. But do you know the difference between Type I and Type II? What about the latest from OSHA’s “Head Protection: Safety Helmets in the Workplace” Safety and Health Information Bulletin? Or how the revised OSHA Heat Stress National Emphasis Program (NEP) may impact PPE selection? Are you prepared for upcoming ANSI Z89.1 revisions?
Join MSA head protection product and safety experts to lead more about:
- Key differences in testing and performance of Type I and Type II hard hats and safety helmets
- What both the OSHA Head Protection SHIB and Heat Stress NEP mean for employers
- Hazard assessments for choosing proper head protection
- Upcoming revisions to ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 and 100-2024
You’ll also learn more about innovations to help address specific concerns such as heat stress and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), as well as MSA Type I and Type II solutions offering qualify, comfort, and customization options.
*https://www.cpwr.com/research/research-to-practice-r2p/r2p-library/other-resources-for-stakeholders/head-injuries/
https://www.bls.gov/iif/snapshots/isn-construction-2016-20.htm
Register for this free webinar!
DATE: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
TIME: 2:00PM ET - 1:00PM CT - 11:00AM PT
About the Speaker:
Kevin Kurkowski, North America Segment Marketing Manager for Head Protection
Kevin Kurkowski is the North America Segment Marketing Manager for Head Protection for the industrial safety market. His primary focus leading go-to-market plans and initiatives that ensure MSA above-the-neck protection products meet market and customer needs across the region.
Drew Thiel, Global Sr. Product Line Manager for Head, Eye, Face, and Hearing Protection
Drew Thiel is the global Sr. Product Line Manager for Head, Eye, Face, and Hearing Protection in the industrial safety market. His primary focus is leading new product development for above-the-neck industrial PPE, driven by voice of customer, market needs and the evolving regulatory environment.
