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Black front-brim hard hat with side slots and 4-point ratchet suspension

MSA

MSA 492559 Hard Hat Front Brim Slotted 4-Point Ratchet Black

SKU CH-RF7W-DK6T0 MPN 492559

Front-brim hard hat with slotted sides and a four-point ratchet suspension, certified to ANSI and CSA standards for Type 1 Class E protection

  • MaterialPolyethylene
  • ANSI Type 1 Class E protection for electrical work
  • 4-point ratchet suspension adjusts quickly for secure fit
  • Polyethylene shell resists impact and penetration
  • Side accessory slots accept hearing and face protection
  • Meets ANSI Z89.1-2014 and CSA Z94.1-2015 standards

MSA V-Gard Hard Hat Front Brim

The MSA 492559 is a Type 1 Class E hard hat built from polyethylene with a front brim and side accessory slots. It meets ANSI Z 89.1 2014 and CSA Z 94.1 2015 standards for industrial head protection. The four-point ratchet suspension adjusts to fit hat sizes 6-1/2 to 8 for a secure hold.

Suited for workers needing top-impact

This hat serves crews on construction sites, utilities and general industry where overhead hazards and electrical exposure exist. The non-vented shell maintains Class E rating. Buyers who need side-impact protection or a vented shell for hot environments should look at other models.

Four-point ratchet suspension for adjustable fit

The ratchet mechanism lets the wearer tighten or loosen the harness quickly without removing the hat. This single adjustment point controls the fit range across the stated hat sizes and keeps the shell stable during movement.

Highlights

  • ANSI Type 1 Class E protection for electrical work
  • 4-point ratchet suspension adjusts quickly for secure fit
  • Polyethylene shell resists impact and penetration
  • Side accessory slots accept hearing and face protection
  • Meets ANSI Z89.1-2014 and CSA Z94.1-2015 standards

Specifications

BrandMSA
Model492559
MaterialPolyethylene

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 4-point ratchet or a pin-lock version for this V-Gard front-brim hard hat?

This model 492559 comes only with a 4-point ratchet suspension; no pin-lock alternative is listed for this SKU.

What does the ANSI Type 1 Class E rating mean when I am wearing the hat on site?

ANSI Type 1 protects the top of the head from impact and penetration; Class E adds protection against contact with energised conductors up to 20 000 volts.

The hat has side slots — what accessories can I attach and are there any limits?

The side slots accept standard V-Gard accessories such as face shields, hearing protectors and lamp brackets; the slots themselves set the mechanical limit for mounting.

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