bump cap

"Bump caps" are lightweight protective headgear used to guard against minor head injuries in low-risk environments.

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Definition

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(technical)A lightweight headgear designed to protect against minor impacts and scrapes, often used in low-risk environments.

Example

  • Workers in the warehouse wore bump caps to protect their heads from low-hanging obstacles.

B2Safety

(technical)A form of head protection that looks like a baseball cap but includes a hard insert for minor head protection.

Example

  • The technician donned a bump cap before entering the maintenance area.

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