Caps

In the workplace, the cap has a role that is often overlooked by the general public. However, it is one of the accessories favored by many structures to equip their staff. Depending on the working conditions and the related constraints, several types of cap are available.

The different roles of the protective cap at work - Man / Woman

Its role varies depending on the work environment where it is used. The work cap can have a basic role and serve to standardize work clothes. It can be an additional accessory to make the difference between certain positions. It can be carried by an order picker, a waiter, etc.

Some caps are made to provide comfort depending on the season. It can: protect from the sun. This is the very essence of the visor, but models are also designed to be particularly breathable and wick away perspiration quickly for maximum comfort. To protect against extreme cold, a fleece fabric is used and added elements.

In some cases, it will serve to protect a space from anything that can contaminate it. This is particularly the case of the disposable fishnet cap which has the role of preventing hair from falling in a given space. It is particularly used in the catering industry. Some caps are also called catering caps.

Other caps are high visibility and used for outdoor work. Their primary role is to increase the visibility of their wearer. They are equipped with reflective strips to better distinguish the wearer when visibility is very low.

Finally, the cap can be an anti-bump accessory that, in general, is used for indoor activities. In this case, it will have the role of protecting the head from the risk of collisions against fixed and hard objects which can cause cuts or superficial injuries. It is worn to protect the skull (except the top).

The norm EN 812 and the amendment NF EN 812/A1 are the rules that govern the design of a bump cap. As mentioned above, it will provide protection to the wearer's head against hitting a hard, stationary object for avoid superficial wounds or cuts. For this, a protective shell will be embedded in the cap. But if it is effective in protecting against collisions, it in no way replaces a helmet which protects against falling objects. Despite the inlaid shell, the constitution of the latter is too fragile to effectively protect the head against a falling object. Once this type of risk is identified, the cap must be replaced by a hard hat.

The bump cap is generally used for indoor activities such as plumbing, auto repair, etc. But surprisingly enough, it is also widely used in the food industry for its easy decontamination thanks to its shape.

To date, the crash cap, and particularly the shell, is the only one to be subject to strict design rules. No other specific requirement was mentioned for the addition of other elements such as an ear cover to use the cap in extreme cold, for example. The rest of the work caps must have the CE certification which allows the circulation of products in Europe.

The pro work cap: a modern and professional accessory

Apart from the disposable cap, and possibly the service cap, the Oxwork work cap now has a modern design. Both in shape and color, it's a stylish accessory that you can wear in everyday life and that happens to be very fashionable at the moment.

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