V-Gard Protective Caps from MSA consist of a polyethylene shell and suspension that work together to provide you both comfort and safety.

V-Gard caps are not specifically designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side or rear.

V-Gard caps meet or exceed the applicable requirements for a Type I (top impact) hard hat as outlined in ANSI Z89.1-2003, Class E. ANSI Type I helmets meet stringent vertical impact and penetration requirements. MSA recommends replacing hard hats and caps every 60 months and suspensions every 12 months.

For an MSA FAQ sheet on V-Gard Hard Hats, click here.

General hard hat info along with product specific information is all found at our Hard Hat General Information page.

Questions involving head protection or for more information on ANSI and OSHA regulations as it pertains to Head Protection please visit our Head Protection FAQ's page.