Face shields and ear protectors

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a basic piece of equipment that ensures safety of employees working at height, but also in forestry or in the construction industry. Helmets, which protect the worker's head against falling objects, can be additionally equipped with special face shields made of polycarbonate or other materials, protecting the face and eyes against injuries. Face shields and ear protectors offered by PROTEKT, a Polish manufacturer of work safety equipment, are quality PPE elements that come in handy when performing the most demanding jobs.

ATRA S10

Basic polycarbonate face shield for helmet

ATRA S20

Face shield protecting against electric arc attached to the ATRA 20 helmet.

ATRA S30

Mesh face shield for helmet

IH-200-000-010

Internal viewfinder assembly ATRA20

IHA 110

Metal construction earmuffs with B type adapter

While stock lasts

IHA 111

Metal construction earmuffs with A type adapter

IHA 120

Plastic construction earmuffs with B type adapter

While stock lasts

IHA 121

Plastic construction earmuffs with A type adapter

Face shields for helmets offered by PROTEKT

Face shields available in the Protekt.uk store are advanced products, suitable for various types of works. In our offer you can find:

• mesh face shield - the mesh made of polypropylene and stainless steel effectively protects the face against low energy particles such as branches and small stones workers may come across when performing arborist work (EN1731 standard);
• polycarbonate face shield - solid polycarbonate visor with class 1 optical performance and protection against: medium energy particles (e.g. resistance to 6 mm spheres at 120 m/s); liquid splashes, hot metals and molten solids (EN166 standard).

Application of helmets with face shields

Face shields made of polycarbonate and other materials are high quality personal protective equipment elements which can be attached to both ATRA helmets and IHA ear protectors. The sets consist of shields shaped to protect the face from dangerous elements workers can be exposed to from different angles. Special hinges ensure convenient use, making it possible to lift the shields without removing them from the helmets.

Choosing the Right Shield for the Task

Forestry and arboriculture workers face flying debris from chainsaws and chippers, and a mesh face shield intercepts branches and stone fragments while allowing airflow to prevent fogging. For construction and industrial work involving grinding or chipping, a solid polycarbonate visor offers greater protection against medium-energy impacts and liquid splashes. Selecting the shield type based on the specific hazard, rather than general site conditions, is the correct starting point.

Why Hearing Protection Should Be Integrated

Hearing damage is cumulative and often irreversible. Workers in construction, forestry, and manufacturing regularly exposed to noise levels above 80 dB should treat hearing protection as standard practice, not an optional extra. Helmet-mounted ear defenders mean workers are less likely to leave hearing protection behind, because it is already attached to the helmet they are required to wear.

PROTEKT ear defenders attach to ATRA helmets using either an A-type or B-type adapter, depending on the helmet model, and are designed to function correctly when worn with a face shield, so no protective function is sacrificed.

Compatibility and Everyday Practicality

The compatibility between face shields, ear defenders, and the industrial safety helmets they attach to is a critical consideration at the point of purchase. Hinged mounting allows face shields to be lifted clear when not required, without removing the helmet, which is important for tasks where visibility and protection needs change frequently throughout the working day. Keeping all components attached to the helmet also reduces the risk of items being misplaced or damaged during transit between worksites.