Beyond Hard Hats: The Next Generation of Head Protection and Connected PPE
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT
Head protection has evolved significantly, but today’s complex worksites still present hazards that traditional hard hats may not fully address. Angled impacts, falls, and the challenges faced by lone workers are all driving the need for more advanced approaches.
Join us as we explore advanced technologies designed to provide protection before, during, and after an incident. We’ll examine the shift from ANSI Type I to Type II head protection, the role of rotational force reduction, and how connected PPE can detect dangerous events and help improve emergency response.
Key discussion areas will include:
- Differences between ANSI Type I and Type II
- Reducing brain injuries caused by rotational forces
- The challenge of responding to incidents involving lone workers
- How connected PPE is helping to detect incidents and support faster response times
Register for this free webinar!
DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
TIME: 2:00PM ET - 1:00PM CT - 11:00AM PT
About the Speaker:
Michael Izzo, Product Marketing, PIP
Michael Izzo is Product Marketing Manager, Above the Neck – North America, at PIP Global Safety, bringing nearly two decades of product management and marketing experience to the role. He has been with PIP since 2019 and previously held product and marketing leadership positions in the medical products industry, including roles with BSN Medical, Drive Medical and AMG Medical. His experience includes product development and commercialization, digital marketing, sales support, regulatory compliance and the development of educational content and training. Izzo holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management.
John Britt, Manager, Product Sales, ATN, PIP
John is a PPE Product Sales Manager for PIP® with over 30 years of experience in the safety industry. He has a strong knowledge of product applications, selection, use, training and regulatory compliance at the end-user, distributor and manufacturer level. John is QSSP and OSHA30 certified.
PIP Global Safety® is the new independent global leader in personal protective equipment - trusted for over 40 years by workers and safety professionals worldwide. With deep expertise in hand protection and a portfolio of iconic brands - including G-Tek®, North®, Howard Leight™, Boss®, and Miller® - we deliver head-to-toe safety solutions across every major industry. Servicing customers through a global network of distributors, retailers, and wholesalers, and operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we are united by a single mission: Protecting people and the planet through innovation, responsiveness, and uncompromising safety. Learn more at https://www.pipglobal.com/
