Hard Hats

Shop hard hats, construction hard hats and safety helmets for UK worksites, warehouses and industrial teams. We offer CE approved hard hats from leading brands such as JSP, Centurion, Scott Safety and more. Browse our hard hats range to find practical head protection for different site roles and workplace needs. Tiger Supplies also offers bump caps, hard hat liners and warmers, hard hat visors, and more.

Hard Hats

Shop hard hats, construction hard hats and safety helmets for UK worksites, warehouses and industrial teams. We offer CE approved hard hats from leading brands such as JSP, Centurion, Scott Safety and more. Browse our hard hats range to find practical head protection for different site roles and workplace needs. Tiger Supplies also offers bump caps, hard hat liners and warmers, hard hat visors, and more.

Hard Hats and Safety Helmets for Construction and Site Work

These products provide head protection for construction sites, warehouses, utilities, manufacturing teams and industrial workplaces. The right choice depends on the task, site rules, wearer comfort, helmet colour, accessory compatibility and the product specification.

Tiger Supplies lists construction hard hats, safety helmets and related head protection products for UK businesses, contractors, procurement teams and site managers. Use this category to compare colours, brands, styles and accessories before building a practical PPE order.

Popular Hard Hats From Our Range

  • JSP EVO2 Vented Safety Helmet: a practical construction hard hat option for site teams needing everyday head protection with ventilation and colour choice.
  • JSP EVO3 Vented Safety Helmet: useful for procurement teams buying vented safety helmets for workers across construction, facilities and industrial environments.
  • Centurion 1125 Safety Helmet: a straightforward safety helmet option for UK businesses that need simple head protection for general site use.
  • PW97 Monterosa Safety Helmet White: a white hard hat option for businesses managing site roles, visitors, supervisors or workplace colour coding.
  • JSP EVOLite Skyworker Safety Helmet: suitable for buyers comparing specialist safety helmets for tasks where retention, fit and product specification need closer checking.
  • Forestry Safety Helmet Combi Kit: a specialist head protection option for landscaping, forestry and outdoor work where combined helmet accessories may be needed.

Types of Hard Hat Available

Understanding hard hat types helps you buy the right product for the job. All safety helmets and hard hats in our range meet EN 397 requirements. Check the individual product specification for exact compliance markings before purchasing. The most common types used on UK sites are:

  • Type 1 safety helmet — standard crown protection, the most widely used construction hard hat across general site, warehouse and industrial work
  • Type 2 safety helmet — adds side-impact protection and is increasingly required for scaffolding work and work-at-height environments
  • Scaffolding hard hat — typically a Type 2 helmet with a secure chin strap; required on many scaffolding contracts

How To Choose The Right Hard Hat For Your Business in the UK?

Before buying online, check the site environment, expected hazards, wearer role, helmet colour, fit, ventilation, chin strap requirements and compatibility with accessories such as visors, ear defenders, liners and ID stickers. Do not choose by colour or price alone. For construction hard hats and safety helmets, EN 397 is commonly used for industrial head protection. If you need help understanding EN 397, Type 1 and Type 2 helmets, colour codes or replacement timing, read our EN 397 hard hats guide.

Types of Hard Hat: Vented VS Unvented

Hard hats come in two main styles. Vented hard hats have airflow slots built into the shell, making them more comfortable in warm outdoor environments such as construction sites in summer. Unvented hard hats have a sealed shell and are better suited to cold weather working, chemical splash risk environments, or sites where airborne particles are present.

Hard Hat Colour Meaning on UK Construction Sites

Different hard hat colours are used on UK sites to identify worker roles at a glance. Always follow your specific site or project colour policy. Browse our range using the colour filters above to find the right hard hat colour for your team. Here are the most widely used ones:

  • White hard hat — site managers, supervisors and engineers
  • Yellow hard hat — general site operatives and labourers
  • Orange hard hat — scaffolders and slinger/signallers
  • Blue hard hat — site visitors, contractors and subcontractors
  • Green hard hat — safety officers and first aiders
  • Black hard hat — site supervisors (varies by contractor)
  • Red hard hat — fire marshals (varies by site)

Get all Head Protection Equipment Under One Roof!

  • Head Protection: useful for comparing hard hats, bump caps, visors, ear defenders, liners and accessories in one PPE buying journey.
  • Bump Caps: suitable for lower-risk workplace areas where workers need protection from minor knocks against fixed objects.
  • Hard Hat Ear Defenders: support head and hearing protection where compatible helmet-mounted ear protection is required on noisy sites.
  • Hard Hat Visors: useful when teams need compatible face protection for selected tasks, site risks or workplace environments.
  • Hard Hat Sweatbands & Chinstraps: help improve fit, comfort and helmet retention where accessories are suitable for the selected model.
  • Hard Hat Liners & Warmers: support outdoor teams, cold stores and winter work where extra warmth is needed under compatible helmets.
  • Hard Hat ID Tags & Stickers: help businesses organise site roles, visitor identification, first aider markers and team visibility across busy workplaces.
  • PPE: build a wider workplace order with head protection, gloves, hi vis clothing, footwear, eyewear and respiratory protection.

Why Businesses Choose Tiger Supplies For Hard Hats?

Head protection buying should be simple, practical and easy to compare. Tiger Supplies supports UK businesses, construction teams, facilities managers, contractors and procurement buyers looking for reliable PPE products. Use this page when you need hard hats for sale, construction helmets, white hard hats, safety helmets, PPE helmets, builders hard hats or accessories to support a wider workplace safety order.

Our range covers construction hard hats, scaffolding hard hats, safety helmets, hard hats with visors, and safety hats for warehouse and industrial teams. We also supply hard hat chin straps, liners, ear defenders and other accessories to complete your head protection order in one place. If you need personalised hard hats or custom hard hats printed with your company logo or branding, contact our team to discuss your requirements. Tiger Supplies supports bulk orders for contractors, site managers and procurement teams across the UK.

FAQs about Hard Hats & Construction Hard Hats

What is the UK standard for hard hats?

EN 397 is commonly referenced for industrial safety helmets used in UK workplaces. Always check the product specification, helmet marking and site requirements before issuing helmets to workers.

What do different coloured hard hats mean in the UK?

Helmet colours are usually used for role identification on site. Colour rules can vary, so buyers should always follow their employer, contractor or project-specific colour policy.

Are Type 2 hard hats mandatory?

Type 2 helmets are not automatically mandatory for every workplace. They may be relevant where side impact, work at height or stronger retention is required.

Are hard hats mandatory on construction sites?

Hard hats are commonly required on construction sites where there is a risk of head injury. Employers should assess the risk and provide suitable head protection where needed.

What is the difference between hard hats and bump caps?

Hard hats are designed for higher-risk head protection, including falling object risks. Bump caps are for lower-risk areas where minor knocks against fixed objects are the main concern.

How do I choose the right hard hat?

Check the job task, site hazards, helmet standard, fit, ventilation, colour, chin strap needs and accessory compatibility. For specialist work, confirm requirements before buying any product.

How long do hard hats last?

Helmet life depends on manufacturer guidance, use, storage, UV exposure and damage. Replace products after impact, visible cracking, fading or when the manufacturer recommends replacement.

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