Posted By Jonathan Breeze Eliminates sunburn to scalp. Prevents trip hazard caused by putting hard hat on roof. Stops hard hat being accidently kicked off the roof. Stops hard hat from being pinched by other workers. Provides protection on ground & during access to roof via scaffolding. Prevents head being struck by carried items (scaffold poles, roof sheeting etc.) Prevents hard hat from being recycled as per the other thread. I'm sure I've missed the punchline, but there are 7 guesses at the answer for you.

Posted By Andrew Cartridge Paula, What happens when the operative comes off the unit, where he has not been wearing a Hard Hat? In my experience, the operative will then enter a Hard Hat zone with no head protection. Food for thought. Regards Andy

Posted By Frank Hallett Good selection of answers folks. No-one seems to have picked up on the explicit requirements in the "Hard Hat" Regs for the controller of the activity/premises to undertake a risk assessment to determine those areas and work activities that DO require head protection AND specifically identify what type and level of head protection is required for the activity being considered. The pragmatic view is that the area will be a "hard hat" area on the basis that it's easier to enforce a blanket instruction; especially where the users may enter areas requiring different levels of head protection during the same work sessions. Incidentally, turbans tend not to be oil, grease or flame resistant - religious requirement v MHSW, CoSHH, PPE & Head Protection Regs!!!!! Frank Hallett

Posted By ken mosley The obvious one that seems to have been overlooked is the example it sets. The operatives on the rest of the site always state "He's not wearing his hard hat , why should I".