Have you ever wondered why a hard hat is required on construction sites, and what happens when it's not used properly? If the helmet isn’t even fully intact, how can it protect workers from falling objects at great heights? Isn't that a dangerous oversight?
Recently, while visiting a construction site, I noticed a common slogan: "With a safety helmet, safety depends on safety nets, and safety relies on responsibility." It’s clear that helmets, safety nets, and seat belts are central to site management. However, what I witnessed there made me think more deeply about the real purpose of these safety measures.
A worker was carrying a watermelon on his head, wearing a safety helmet with a noticeable hole in it. Since summer began, many workers have been seen opening up their helmets, claiming it’s for better ventilation. During lunch breaks, they often sit on their helmets, eating watermelons or using them as makeshift benches. One helmet had a large gap, and when I asked the worker if he was worried about being hit by something, he simply smiled and said, “It’s cooler this way.†He even joked that the helmet could double as a chair when needed.
Several workers confirmed that they only wear helmets to avoid fines from the site supervisor. If they don’t wear one, they’re not necessarily punished, but if they do, they might be fined. In fact, the helmet with the hole had been damaged last year during an accident, and instead of replacing it, they just left it as is. This shows that, in some cases, wearing a helmet is more about avoiding trouble than actual safety.
Despite repeated warnings from authorities about personal safety, some construction companies still choose to buy cheap, low-quality helmets to cut costs. Some even use them as decorative items rather than protective gear. The China Labor Safety Network reminds everyone that head protection should never be taken lightly. We urge government agencies to strengthen market regulation, monitor the production, sale, and use of safety equipment, and ensure that workers are actually following safety protocols.
[Editor Chen Jia, China Labor Safety Network]
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