Description
Class C Vented Shell for Heat, With Side Impact Protection and a Four-Point Chin Strap | Jackson Safety
Product Overview
A helmet that comes off in August protects nobody. Crews on a summer yard start lifting the shell for air by mid-afternoon, and that is the hour a dropped tool lands. The Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 vented hard hat puts openings through the shell, so heat has somewhere to go, and the helmet stays on. It is Class C, which means no electrical protection.
A vented full-brim safety helmet on an ABS shell, with an EPP foam liner, 6-point Comfort Plus Air-Cooled suspension and a 4-point chin strap. Meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 (R2019) Type II Class C and CSA Type 2 Class C. Part of the Jackson Safety line from SureWerx.
Quick Product Details
- Class: Type 2, Class C. No electrical protection.
- Shell: ABS, full brim, vented
- Liner: EPP foam for side impact, slips, trips, and falls
- Suspension: 6-point Comfort Plus Air-Cooled 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
- Two paths for heat, not one: Openings through the shell give warm air a way out. Underneath, the 6-point Comfort Plus Air-Cooled suspension moves air across the head rather than only holding the helmet in place. A vented Type 2 hard hat is what you specify when the shift is outdoors, and the thing driving compliance down is temperature.
- Class C, and what it rules out: A Class C hard hat is conductive. The same vents that move air mean the shell gives no electrical protection, so this model does not belong near energized conductors. Both versions carry the same ANSI Z89.1 Type 2 impact rating, and only the electrical class differs. If anyone on the crew opens panels or works around live gear, order the non-vented Class E version instead.
- A brim that shades as well as sheds: Shade matters as much as airflow when you choose a hard hat for hot weather. The brim runs the full circumference, so it keeps sun off the ears and the back of the neck instead of the forehead alone, and it turns into a rain cover in shoulder season. That is coverage a cap-style shell cannot give on a July walk-down.
- Retention that keeps the rating meaningful: The 4-point strap uses a synthetic leather band under the jaw and holds the shell through a bend, a climb, or a slip. A lateral impact rating only counts while the helmet is still on the head. A Type 2 safety helmet with chin strap is what turns that rating into something that survives the fall itself.
Specifications
Everything below applies to the vented Type 2 hard hat. Swap the electrical class and the rest carries over to the non-vented model.
| Brand | Jackson Safety, a SureWerx brand |
|---|---|
| Model | BLOCKHEAD2 |
| Type | Vented full-brim safety helmet, Type 2 |
| Standards | ANSI Z89.1, Type 2, Class C, HT, LT, EN12492 4.2.4. Meets CSA Z94.1, Type 2, Class C. |
| Electrical protection | None. Class C is the conductive classification. |
| 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 | 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
Colour does not affect the rating. Every product number below is the same vented Type 2 hard hat, and hi-vis orange and hi-vis green are the two most often specified for roadside and municipal crews.
| Colour | Product number |
|---|---|
| White | 22520 |
| Yellow | 22521 |
| Blue | 22522 |
| Hi-Vis Orange | 22523 |
| Black | 22524 |
| Tan | 22525 |
| Hi-Vis Green | 22526 |
| Red | 22527 |
| Grey | 22528 |
| Green | 22529 |
Applications
The Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 vented hard hat suits outdoor work where heat is the daily problem and nothing on site is energized. Jackson Safety lists the same eight industries across the line, so the venting decision comes down to the task rather than the trade.
- Summer yard, lot and compound work at depots, plants and shops
- Roadside and municipal crews through the warm months
- Warehousing, logistics and transportation work done outdoors
- Construction and demolition away from live electrical
- Any crew that has quietly been taking head protection off once the temperature climbs
Buy the Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 Vented Hard Hat from Cleanflow Utility Supply Company
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company stocks the Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 vented hard hat in Class C 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]. Specifying a hard hat for hot weather across a mixed crew is easier by phone. Ask about bulk quantities, colour splits, and net terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you wear a vented hard hat around electricity?
No. A vented shell makes this a Class C hard hat, the conductive classification, and it carries no electrical rating. Any work where a worker may contact an energized conductor calls for Class E. The non-vented BLOCKHEAD2 is the Class E version of this same helmet.
What is the difference between Class C and Class E hard hats?
The electrical rating, and on this model nothing else. Class E is rated for contact with energized conductors. A Class C hard hat conducts and carries no electrical rating. Shell, liner, suspension, chin strap and sizing are identical between the Jackson Safety BLOCKHEAD2 vented hard hat and its non-vented twin.
Do vented hard hats actually keep you cooler?
Vents give warm air a route out of the shell that a solid shell does not have, and Jackson Safety pairs that with an air-cooled suspension that moves air underneath. A vented Type 2 hard hat still meets the same ANSI Z89.1 Type 2 impact rating, so the venting costs nothing in protection. How much cooler a worker feels depends on sun, humidity and workload.
Should a hard hat have a chin strap?
For a Type 2 rating it is part of the package. Type 2 covers impact past the top of the head, which usually means a fall or a strike from the side, and a helmet that leaves the head partway through does not deliver it. A Type 2 safety helmet with chin strap closes that gap, and this model uses a 4-point strap with a synthetic leather band.
How long does a hard hat last?
Five years under normal work conditions, with the suspension and headgear replaced yearly. Those are Jackson Safety's figures. Sun and heat age a shell faster than storage does, so inspect the vents and the shell each spring on a helmet worn through summer. Replace after any impact regardless of the date on it.
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