One of the Nation’s Top Contractors Transitions to Type II Head Protection; Invests in STUDSON SHK-1 Full Brim Safety Helmet
STUDSON Above-the-Neck PPE Investment Highlights Brasfield & Gorrie’s Commitment to Balancing Safety, Comfort, and Style
TIGARD, Ore. – October 10, 2024 –Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the nation’s largest privately held construction firms, has transitioned to Type II safety hard hats. The general contractor’s top value and priority is the safety of its more than 4,000 employees, which makes improved head protection a natural choice. The STUDSON SHK-1 Full Brim Type II Safety Helmets is among the models available to employees.
Last year, Brasfield & Gorrie leadership began introducing Type II safety helmets to its employees and subcontractors. In September, the helmets became mandatory for all employees. The STUDSON SHK-1 Full-Brim Type II safety helmet is designed to provide enhanced protection against traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on jobsites compared to traditional Type I hard hat designs, which have seen limited changes over the past century. The Type II design incorporates additional safety features that aim to help reduce the risk of certain head injuries.
“Compared to the original hard hats we’ve been using for years, Type II hard hats offer greater protection for our heads and brains,” said Brasfield & Gorrie VP, Safety & Learning Troy Ogden. “Traditional hard hats primarily protect the top of the head, as long as they stay on the head. Type II safety helmets offer coverage for the sides and back of the head and chinstrap to help secure the hat if someone slips, trips or falls.”
The STUDON SHK-1 Full Brim ANSI Type II Safety Helmet features Koroyd welded polymer tubes for absorbing impacts while improving heat dissipation thanks to its cellular structure that vents heat more effectively than standard EPS foam. In addition, Twiceme technology digitally integrates a wearer’s vital health data via a near-field communication (NFC) chip, making it accessible to colleagues and first responders with a scan from any smartphone.
“Within an industry steeped in tradition like construction, Brasfield & Gorrie has taken a courageous step to prioritize head safety, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to developing a world-class culture of safety across all aspects of its business,” said Ryan Barnes, STUDSON CEO. “The STUDSON SHK-1 Full Brim helmets will deliver a stylish yet comfortable option to its employees and subcontractors that exceeds industry safety standards. It’s thrilling to work with general contractors like Brasfield & Gorrie to transition to Type II safety helmets.”
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About STUDSON
STUDSON is a Tigard, Oregon-based industrial safety helmet maker. Since its founding in 2019, STUDSON aims to consistently deliver the most innovative above-the-neck protection in the market to save lives and livelihoods. Its revolutionary ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II safety helmets are the first-of-a-kind in North America, integrating cutting-edge head protection components primarily used in action sports helmets. Learn more about the most innovative helmet on the job site at STUDSON.com and on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
About Brasfield & Gorrie
Since Brasfield & Gorrie started in 1964, we’ve grown from a local contractor to a national construction company with 13 offices in eight states. We’ve helped clients complete projects that transform communities and power economies. In 2023, we had $5.8 billion in revenues and Engineering News-Record currently ranks us #22 on its Top 400 Contractors list. And during our growth, we’ve maintained the identity that sets us apart—true builders guided by the Golden Rule.
