Hats from MSA consist of

a polyethylene shell and

suspension system working

together as a protection

system. V-Gard headwear

features advanced styling in

either cap or hat styles, with the cap

available in three sizes: small (6–71/8),

standard (61/2–8) and large (7–81/2).

V-Gard Caps and Hats meet or exceed the

applicable requirements for a Type I helmet

(top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1-2003,

Class E, and also as outlined in CSA 294.1-

2005 (Class E) with 1-Touch and Fas-Trac

V-Gard Caps and Hats are not specifically

designed to protect against lateral blows

from the front, side, or rear. MSA’s

Vanguard™ II Protective Helmets are

so designed and must be used if lateral

protection is desired. For more information,

contact your MSA distributor.

Do not mix suspension and helmet sizes.

Make sure the sizes match (example:

standard-size suspension with standard size

helmet). Use only MSA suspensions

on an MSA helmet. Failure to comply with

the above will reduce the energy-absorbing

ability of the protective helmet, which