Osha Approved Hard Hat Requirements 2024. 22, 2023, osha published a safety and health information bulletin detailing key differences between traditional hard hats and more modern safety helmets and the advancements in design, materials and other features that help protect workers' entire heads. Traditional hard hats shifting to safety helmets for enhanced protection.

29 cfr 1910.135(b)(1) and 29 cfr 1926.100(b)(1) state that head protection must meet the 1997,. 22, 2023, osha published a safety and health information bulletin detailing key differences between traditional hard hats and more modern safety helmets and the advancements in design, materials and.