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16 Mar 20221 minute read

New hard hats to include MIPS technology

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New hard hats to include MIPS technology

Swedish firm MIPS is teaming up with seven safety helmet and PPE manufacturers to incorporate their patented brain protection system into hard hats and improve the head protection of thousands of UK workers and make construction sites safer.

The technology is already used in certain sports and cycle helmets to reduce the risk of head injuries.

MIPS is the “Multi-directional Impact Protection System”, designed to reduce the rotational motion transmitted to the brain from angled impacts. During an angled impact, rotational motion can cause strain to the brain tissue, which may lead to severe brain injuries.

Max Strandwitz, CEO of MIPS said, “The problem is that conventional industrial safety helmets most often protect against injuries such as skull fractures, but do not reduce rotational motion to a sufficient level. Our brain is about six to seven times more susceptible to rotational motion than to linear impacts.”

Olof Rylander, senior business developer for safety at MIPS, said to Construction Enquirer: “We are seeing momentum in demand for products equipped with our technology from employers such as large multi-national construction companies and end-users concerned about worker head protection, reducing workplace accidents, and to demonstrate their commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees.”

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