Description
Class E Dielectric Shell With Front, Back and Side Impact Protection and a Four-Point Chin Strap | Jackson Safety
Product Overview
A tech opens a control cabinet, crosses a frozen yard, then climbs to a tank platform. One helmet covers all three. The Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 hard hat in non-vented form is a Type 2 Class E hard hat with a dielectric shell. Dielectric means it does not conduct electricity, so it can be worn near live equipment.
ABS full-brim shell, EPP foam liner, 6-point Comfort Plus suspension, and a 4-point chin strap. This is a non-vented hard hat, so the shell carries no openings. Meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 (R2019) Type II Class E and CSA Type 2 Class E. Part of the Jackson Safety line from SureWerx.
Quick Product Details
- Class: Type 2, Class E, dielectric. Non-vented shell.
- Shell: ABS, full brim
- Liner: EPP foam for side impact, slips, trips, and falls
- Suspension: 6-point Comfort Plus with 370 Speed Dial ratchet and Quick-Fit headband
- Chin strap: 4-point with synthetic leather band
- Head size: 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 (52 cm to 68 cm)
- Colours: White, Yellow, Blue, Hi-Vis Orange, Black, Tan, Hi-Vis Green, Red, Grey, Green
Key Features
- Dielectric shell rated Class E: A non-vented hard hat is the version rated for electrical exposure. Class E is the classification used where a worker may contact an energized conductor, and SureWerx lists this shell as dielectric. This is the dielectric hard hat you specify when the crew opens panels, works around pumps and motors, or shares a space with live gear.
- EPP liner and chin strap for impact past the top of the head: Type 2 is tested at the front, back and sides as well as the top, and the EPP foam liner is what absorbs that off-centre hit. The 4-point chin strap keeps the helmet on if a worker slips, rather than letting it come off on the way down. Pair that with the electrical rating and you have a Type 2 Class E hard hat covering both hazards in one shell.
- 6-point suspension with 370 Speed Dial adjustment: Six load points spread weight across more of the head than a four-point web. The 370 Speed Dial ratchet uses an easy-grip knob and the Quick-Fit headband swivels at the rear, so the fit holds when a worker looks up. One shell covers head sizes 6-1/2 to 8-1/2, which takes sizing out of a crew order.
- Rated for cold, and a brim that works in the rain: The shell carries the LT rating, the low temperature test, so it stays tough in a February yard instead of turning brittle. The full brim sheds rain and sun off the face, ears and neck rather than the top of the head alone. A full brim safety helmet earns that brim on the walk between buildings, not just on the platform.
Specifications
These cover the non-vented Type 2 Class E hard hat only. The vented model carries a different electrical class.
| Brand | Jackson Safety, a SureWerx brand |
|---|---|
| Model | BLOCKHEAD2 |
| Type | Type 2 full brim safety helmet, non-vented |
| Standards | ANSI Z89.1, Type 2, Class E, HT, LT, EN12492 4.2.4. Meets CSA Z94.1, Type 2, Class E. |
| Shell material | ABS |
| Energy absorption material | EPP |
| Suspension type | 6 pt. Comfort Plus |
| Suspension adjustment | 370 Speed Dial ratcheting headgear |
| Headband | Cushioned, antimicrobial, moisture-wicking |
| Chin strap | 4-point, synthetic leather band |
| Head size | 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 (52 cm to 68 cm) |
| Accessory slot | Yes, slotted |
| Special features | Dielectric, ComfortPad, slotted, antimicrobial headband, antimicrobial comfort pad, synthetic leather chin strap |
| Service life | 5 years under normal work conditions. Replace suspension and headgear every year. |
Colours and Product Numbers
The rating does not change with colour. Every product number below is the same non-vented Type 2 Class E hard hat.
| Colour | Product number |
|---|---|
| White | 22500 |
| Yellow | 22501 |
| Blue | 22502 |
| Hi-Vis Orange | 22503 |
| Black | 22504 |
| Tan | 22505 |
| Hi-Vis Green | 22506 |
| Red | 22507 |
| Grey | 22508 |
| Green | 22509 |
Applications
The Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 hard hat suits work where the hazard comes from more than one direction and electrical contact is possible. Jackson Safety names construction and demolition, oil and gas, forestry and logging, communication, power and utilities, warehousing and logistics, industrial and manufacturing, and transportation.
- Panel and control room work where a hard hat for electrical work is specified
- Treatment plant and lift station work around pumps, motors and control panels
- Municipal and utility crews on outdoor rounds through winter
- Construction and demolition where a fall or a side strike is the real risk
- Anyone climbing ladders, working at height, or bending under equipment
- Crews who need one helmet to cover an electrical task and an outdoor walk in the same shift
Buy the Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 Hard Hat from Cleanflow Utility Supply Company
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company stocks the Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 hard hat in non-vented Class E and ships across Canada and the USA. Free shipping on orders over $199. Returns accepted within 30 days at returns.cleanflow.net.
Call 1-866-335-1078 (Canada) or 1-204-888-8469 (USA), or email [email protected]. If your spec sheet calls for a hard hat for electrical work, this is the model that answers it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Class E mean on a hard hat?
Class E is the electrical rating in ANSI Z89.1 and CSA Z94.1. It means the shell is dielectric and rated for work where contact with an energized conductor is possible. Class C carries no electrical rating at all. The non-vented Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 hard hat is rated CSA Type 2 Class E.
What does dielectric mean on a hard hat?
Dielectric describes a material that will not conduct electricity. A dielectric hard hat carries no metal parts that could pass current to the wearer, and on a non-vented hard hat the shell is solid, which is why the two go together on this model. It is the property behind the Class E rating rather than a separate feature.
Is a Class E hard hat required for electrical work?
That comes from your jurisdiction and your site hazard assessment, not from the product. In practice a Type 2 Class E hard hat is what gets specified, because a Class C shell conducts. Confirm with your safety officer before standardizing a crew on either one.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hard hats?
Type 1 is tested for impact to the top of the head. Type 2 adds front, back and side impact, and includes retention so the helmet stays on during a fall. Both are legitimate ratings. Type 1 suits overhead hazards. Type 2 suits work with lateral or fall risk.
How often should you replace a hard hat suspension?
Jackson Safety states the suspension and headgear should be replaced every year, with a five year service life for the helmet under normal work conditions. Inspect after any impact regardless of age. A cracked shell or a stressed suspension gets replaced immediately, not at the next interval.
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