Utilities and contractors have a duty to protect employees and provide a safe work environment, but many fail to supply or specify all the proper personal protective equipment — namely headlamps.
The lack of suitable headlamps can lead to serious — even deadly — accidents in hazardous locations.
As a tool, headlamps are essential when hands-free lighting is required for tasks in low-light areas. This can include operating/maintaining machinery and assessing its condition, or servicing pipes, manholes or other infrastructure. Headlamps are also necessary for safe, efficient personnel movement, particularly in confined or restricted spaces.
In many situations, having a headlamp that does not generate
