Railway Hard Hats

To ensure everyone is safe when working on rail sites, we have a range of railway hard hats, all of which are available in the white, black and blue colours that are permitted in rail environments. Rail sites forbid certain colours that can be confused with signalling equipment or simply cannot be seen against the backdrop of green embankments. Like all of our helmets, these are made by respected and responsible brands that have a reputation for producing quality products.

Railway Hard Hats - For Use Around Train Lines

When working on a job site where rail infrastructure is involved, there are separate rules regarding which PPE you should wear. Many of the regulations are related to the colours you can wear, which are carefully chosen so as not to be confused with rail signals.

Our range of railway safety helmets is all available in rail-safe colours. We can also supply most helmets, where needed, with a lamp mounting bracket, making nighttime working a lot easier.

Each rail site may have different requirements, but as an example, Network Rail guidance is that you should wear a hard hat in any area where there is a risk of injury by falling objects. Much of the country's rail infrastructure has overhead bridges, gantries and signalling equipment, so this covers most of the network.

Railway Workers Wearing Hard Hats And Respiratory Protection

Colour Coding

Like most construction sites, Network Rail has colour-coding rules for their helmets, so you know who is working in what role. However, unlike most construction sites, Network Rail has a reduced palette of colours permitted on site.

Only blue, black and white helmets are permitted by Network Rail on their construction sites. Most importantly, green and red helmets are forbidden to ensure they are not confused with signalling equipment. Each colour otherwise has its meaning; these meanings are currently as follows;

White - Competent worker
Black - Supervisor
Blue - New or trainee worker

Site Specific Needs

It is your responsibility to check that the site you are working on does not have any different safety requirements than those stated here. This requirement may be a different colour scheme, a specific helmet brand, or even a different standard to which your helmet must adhere.

Critical Requirements For Rail Safety Hard Hats

Any safety hat you purchase to use on the rail network should comply with EN 397 as a bare minimum. Depending on your work, the helmet may need to meet several other standards and criteria. For example, a helmet used around live cables will need to have insulative properties, whilst a helmet for working at height may require a different grade of harness to one worn at ground level.

Other Types of Safety Helmets We Have Available

Workers Climbing And Wearing Safety Helmets

Working At Height Helmets

If you spend most of your time with your feet off the ground, we have a wide range of safety helmets that will suit your needs.

Linesman Helmets

Working with high power infrastructure, then a helmet that is non-conductive and meets the standards set out in EN 50365.

Forestry Helmets

If you are carrying out de-vegetation works, then a helmet with a mesh visor may be just what you need.

If You Cannot Find The Fitting Helmet For Your Needs, We Are Here To Help!

Our experienced team of safety specialists can help you navigate through our extensive range of PPE to find the right piece of safety equipment for your needs. For some friendly assistance, call 01905 794 875 today.

Need help finding the right product?

Give our trained sales team a call on +44 (0)1905 794875, they will help you in choosing a suitable system for your needs and will also be happy to discuss discounts for bulk quantity requirements and special delivery need.

Why buy from Start Safety?

We have the full range shown above in stock on the shelf ready to ship out next day, we offer special delivery services and can even arrange same day delivery on many products.