The Fundamental Flaw of the Traditional Hard Hat

For decades, the standard hard hat—often a Type 1 design—focused on one risk: top-impact protection from falling objects. However, modern safety data reveals that slips, trips, and falls are significant contributors to head injuries. These accidents introduce multi-directional impacts to the sides, front, and back of the head areas that a Type 1 hat simply does not cover.

• From Canvas to Composites: Head protection has evolved from basic canvas-and-glue models to modern thermoplastics. The most crucial shift is the move from basic top-impact only protection to:
• Type 2 Certification: Mandated by North American standards (ANSI Z89.1 and CSA Z94.1), Type 2 helmets integrate an internal, energy-absorbing EPS foam liner to provide comprehensive 360-degree impact protection. This is the single biggest driver pushing the industry past the traditional "hard hat" and toward the modern safety helmet.

Delta Plus: Where Comfort Meets Compliance

Our motto, "Where comfort meets compliance," is our core safety strategy based on a simple truth: If PPE is uncomfortable, workers won't wear it correctly. Delta Plus differentiates its head protection by combining high-level standards compliance with advanced safety and comfort technology, backed by our global manufacturing control.

• Compliance as the Mandate: Our helmets are first engineered to meet the rigorous Type II Class E and G electrical ratings, fulfilling all safety requirements. Meeting both ANSI Z89.1 and CSA Z94.1-15 ensures seamless compliance across the entire North American market.
• Comfort as the Solution: We integrate features to eliminate reasons for non-compliance (such as heat, poor fit, or fatigue).

Engineered for the Jobsite: Key Features of the Americana Climbing T2

The Delta Plus Americana® Climbing Type 2 Hard Hat is the result of focused design efforts to merge features of specialized sports gear with stringent industrial safety standards. It is the best choice to stay compliant on all job sites.

Secure and Visible:

• The helmet features a short peak brim and low profile for an enhanced vertical field of view for improved safety, which is critical when climbing ladders or working directly under scaffolding.
• A 4-point chin strap is included to ensure the helmet remains securely on the worker's head during a fall, slip, or high wind conditions.

Ergonomics for All-Day Wear:

• The One-D Rotor™ size adjustment system allows for easy, one-handed adjustment— with or without gloves—for head sizes 6.5-8.
• The helmet includes a 4-Point woven nylon suspension and premium crown and brow pads for superior comfort and hygiene.
• Color Selection: We offer a wide range of colors to meet company or safety requirements, including White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Gray, Black, Pink, Dark Blue, Beige, Hi Viz Lime, Hi Viz Orange, and Hi Viz Yellow.

The Industry's Critical Shift to Comprehensive Protection

The universal adoption of Type 2 protection is the most critical shift and is driven by safety data showing that traditional hard hats (Type 1) fail to protect against common worksite injuries like slips and falls. When a company decides to adopt a new safety helmet for its team, the decision process should prioritize safety specifications, compliance, and, critically, user acceptance. By choosing advanced, ergonomic, and comprehensively certified helmets, contractors ensure maximum worker protection and compliance for the modern, multi-directional risks of today's jobsite.