The Power of the “+”: A New Level of Head Protection Is Here

ISEA Member Webinar

The Power of the “+”: A New Level of Head Protection Is Here

Head protection is changing—and ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 introduces new options designed to meet the needs of today’s workers and workplaces. 

Join Tim Gallant of Ergodyne, Chair of the ISEA Head Protection Product Group, and Stacey Simmons of Bullard, Vice Chair of the ISEA Head Protection Product Group, for a practical introduction to the newly revised standard. 

You’ll learn: 

  • What’s new in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 – What the new Type I+ and Type II+ designations mean

  • How the “+” represents a new level of protection – How the different types, classes and protection levels compare – How modern helmet designs and features fit within the standard

  • What OSHA requires for workplace head protection

  • What to consider when evaluating helmets for your workers and hazards


Whether you’re updating a head protection program, evaluating new helmet options, or simply trying to understand the revised standard, this webinar will help you make sense of the changes—and what they mean for protecting today’s workforce.

Need to Know

Sept 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm ET

Zoom

By clicking “register now”, you agree to our event & participation policies. 

ISEA Member Webinar

The Power of the “+”: A New Level of Head Protection Is Here

Head protection is changing—and ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 introduces new options designed to meet the needs of today’s workers and workplaces. 

Join Tim Gallant of Ergodyne, Chair of the ISEA Head Protection Product Group, and Stacey Simmons of Bullard, Vice Chair of the ISEA Head Protection Product Group, for a practical introduction to the newly revised standard. 

You’ll learn: 

  • What’s new in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 – What the new Type I+ and Type II+ designations mean

  • How the “+” represents a new level of protection – How the different types, classes and protection levels compare – How modern helmet designs and features fit within the standard

  • What OSHA requires for workplace head protection

  • What to consider when evaluating helmets for your workers and hazards


Whether you’re updating a head protection program, evaluating new helmet options, or simply trying to understand the revised standard, this webinar will help you make sense of the changes—and what they mean for protecting today’s workforce.

Need to Know

Sept 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm ET

Zoom

By clicking “register now”, you agree to our event & participation policies. 

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