Head Protection

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Analysis of wearable devices for PPE requirements Head Protection


Class A Hard Hat

Class A Hard Hat

PPE Type
AR modality Class A Hat Comment
Voice Yes Voice control is a good modality option with a Class A Hard Hat, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE ear protection equipment
Gesture Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class A Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY work  with a Class A Hard Hat but the touch pad needs to be accessible
Controllers Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class A Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class A Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Class B Hard Hat

Class B Hard Hat
PPE Type
AR modality Class B Hat Comment
Voice Yes Voice control is a good modality option with a Class B Hard Hat, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE ear protection equipment
Gesture Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class B Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY work  with a Class B Hard Hat but the touch pad needs to be accessible
Controllers Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class B Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class B Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Class C Hard Hat

Class C Hard Hat
PPE Type
AR modality Class C hat Comment
Voice Yes Voice control is a good modality option with a Class C Hard Hat, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE ear protection equipment
Gesture Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class C Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY work  with a Class C Hard Hat but the touch pad needs to be accessible
Controllers Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class C Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Class C Hard Hat but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Bump Cap

Bump Cap
PPE Type
AR modality Bump Cap Comment
Voice Yes Voice control is a good modality option with a Bump Cap but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE ear protection equipment
Gesture Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Bump Cap but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY work  with a Bump Cap but the touch pad needs to be accessible
Controllers Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Bump Cap but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze Yes Gesture control is a good modality option with a Bump Cap but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment