At Advanced Safety & Industrial Supply, we know safety isn’t theoretical—it’s real lives on the line every single day. One powerful story serves as a reminder that hard hats and helmets aren’t just compliance gear—they are life-saving equipment.

A Day That Could Have Been Tragic

Dave Fenton, a crane rigger in western Canada, was working on a construction site when the unthinkable happened. An 80-lb aluminum joist fell from nine floors up, striking him directly on the head.  The impact broke his neck, fractured his shoulder and rib, lacerated his spleen, and punctured his lung. The force could have easily ended his life instantly.  But it didn’t.

The Life-Saving Difference of a Hard Hat

Despite catastrophic injuries, Dave credits one thing for his survival: his hard hat.

“The hard hat saved my life, there’s no question in my mind.” — Dave Fenton

Just 110 days later, Dave returned to work. Without the helmet, the story would have had a very different ending.

Why This Matters for Every Worksite

This story is not just about one man—it’s about every worker who steps onto a job site.

• For Safety Directors: This shows how helmet compliance directly translates into fewer fatalities and injuries, protecting both workers and the company.

• For Plant Managers: It demonstrates that investing in safety gear avoids devastating downtime, costly claims, and the human impact of a preventable tragedy.

• For Purchasing Agents: It proves why selecting certified, ANSI-compliant helmets is not an expense—it’s a return on investment in worker protection and business continuity.

Beyond Compliance: Choosing the Right Helmet

Hard hats and helmets undergo rigorous testing for:

• Impact absorption (simulating falling tools or debris)

• Penetration resistance (protection against sharp objects)

• Electrical insulation (for those working near live wires)

• Flammability resistance (for welding and high-heat environments)

When workers wear gear tested to ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 or equivalent international standards, you can trust that it will perform when it matters most.

Protect Your Workforce with Confidence

Stories like Dave’s remind us that helmets are more than protective gear—they are life-saving tools. At Advanced Safety & Industrial Supply, we provide industrial hard hats and helmets that meet the highest testing standards, so your workforce can go home safe every day.

Contact us today to learn more about our line of tested, certified helmets and hard hats. Don’t wait for a close call to prove how vital this equipment really is.