Head protection on Australian sites means a helmet certified to AS/NZS 1801 — Type 1 for general industrial use, Type 2 where high temperatures are involved — with the harness set to your head, a brim that suits the weather and replacement on schedule. Below is what we stock from MSA, ProChoice, Sureguard, Maxisafe, 3M and Skylotec, vented for summer and non-vented where electrical or chemical hazards rule vents out, with delivery Australia-wide or collection from Auburn NSW by arrangement.
Vented hard hats for hot sites
- MSA V-Gard 500 Hard Hat, Vented, Fas-Trac III 6pt Suspension 229719V — cooling vents, Glaregard underbrim, Fas-Trac III ratchet; eight colours.
- MSA V-Gard 500 Hard Hat, Vented, Push-Key 6pt Suspension 229700V — the same shell with push-key sizing.
- ProChoice V6 Hard Hat Vented Pushlock Harness HHV6 and V6 Vented Full Brim Ratchet HHV6FB — lightweight ABS shell, six vents, six-point harness, sweatband.
- ProChoice V9 Hard Hat Vented Pushlock Harness HHV9 and V9 Vented Ratchet HHV9R — nine vents for the hottest days.
- Sureguard Tuffgard Hard Hat Vented Ratchet Harness TG57RH (Box of 10) — polycarbonate or ABS shell, six-point terylene harness, rain guard; Sureguard lists full approval to AS/NZS 1801. Box of 10 for crews (the pinlock TG57 comes in boxes of 20).
- Maxisafe - Tuffgard Vented Hard Hat with Sliplock Harness and metal lamp bracket — AS/NZS 1801:1997 certified per Maxisafe, metal miners’ lamp bracket, six-point ratchet harness, replaceable sweatband. Maxisafe states a 3-year service life from first use (2 years for the harness).
- Maxisafe - White Broad Brim Vented Hard Hat - Ratchet Harness — Type 1 high-impact ABS with broad-brim sun coverage, ratchet, earmuff attachment slots; AS/NZS 1801 per Maxisafe.
- MSA V-Gard H1 Fas-Trac® III Safety Helmet Trivent — MSA’s premium vented helmet with pivot ratchet suspension and non-contact foam liner.
- Skylotec Inceptor GRX Vented White Reflective BE-AUS-391-12 — climbing-style helmet with EPS liner, PC/ABS shell, Fidlock magnetic chin strap and accessory slots; AS/NZS 1801:1997 per Skylotec; 0.46 kg. The pick for work at heights and rope access.
Non-vented and full-brim (electrical, chemical, sun)
- MSA V-Gard 500 Hard Hat, Non-Vented, Push-Key 6pt Suspension 229700 — the non-vented V-Gard 500.
- MSA V-Gard Elite Hard Hat, Non-Vented, Push-Key 4pt Suspension 226025 — extended peak for sun and rain; MSA lists it as approved to AS/NZS 1801 Type 1.
- MSA V-Gard Full Brim Hard Hat, Push-Key 4pt Suspension 220925 and Fas-Trac III ratchet 220949 — polyethylene full-brim shells; the push-key version adjusts one-handed on the head.
- 3M™ HH40 ABS Full Brim Safety Helmet - Pinlock Harness HH40 (Box of 10) — Australian-made Type 1, non-vented, 50 mm brim; 3M designed it to meet AS/NZS 1801 for shock absorption and penetration resistance. Box of 10.
- Sureguard Tuffgard Clearview Broadbrim Hard Hat BB63RH (Box of 10) — Type 2 polycarbonate high-temperature hat with a see-through broad brim. Box of 10.
- Sureguard Clearview Ratchet Hard Hat CV63RH (Box of 20) — Type 2 polycarbonate with see-through peak. Box of 20.
Accessories
- ProChoice Hard Hat Neck Sun Shade HHNSS (Each) (UPF 45+, hi-vis yellow) and MSA Sunshade 1009803 for neck sun protection.
- ProChoice Hard Hat Sweat Band Black HHSB (Each) — replaceable cotton sweatband for ProChoice hats.
- Pre-printed 3M warden helmets: Fire Warden and Area Warden (boxes of 10).
- Hard-hat earmuffs: ProChoice Viper Hard Hat Earmuffs Class 5, 26DB HHEM (Class 5, 26 dB) and 3M PELTOR Optime II helmet-attach (Class 5, 29 dB).
Hard hat checklist
- Type 1 (AS/NZS 1801) for general construction; Type 2 for high-temperature work such as foundries and hot processes
- Vented for heat; non-vented where the site bans vents — electrical work, chemical splash, some mines
- Ratchet harnesses adjust one-handed on the head; push-key/pinlock is lighter and cheaper
- Chin strap for work at heights or in wind — the Skylotec Inceptor has one built in
- Replace after any significant impact and at the maker’s stated service life; check the manufacture date stamped inside the shell
- Complete the kit: construction PPE guide, hearing protection, safety glasses; browse all hard hats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hard hats?
Under AS/NZS 1801, Type 1 helmets are for general industrial use; Type 2 helmets add high-temperature performance for work near furnaces, foundries and hot processes. Most construction sites specify Type 1.
Vented or non-vented?
Vented shells run cooler in summer. Non-vented shells are required where electrical, chemical or molten-metal hazards exist, or wherever the site policy says so.
How often should a hard hat be replaced?
Follow the manufacturer’s stated service life and replace immediately after any significant impact. Maxisafe, for example, states three years from first use for the shell and two years for the harness. The manufacture date is stamped inside the shell.
Do you supply printed or bulk hard hats?
Yes — Sureguard and 3M helmets come in boxes of 10 and 20, 3M stocks pre-printed warden helmets, and logo printing is available on bulk orders. Ask for a quote.
Kitting out a crew? Trade pricing and account terms are available — contact us or call 0457 545 175. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200; collection from our Auburn NSW warehouse by arrangement (call first), 7:30am–3:30pm Mon–Fri.