STUDSON, an above-the-neck safety innovator, recently announced general availability of the HighBar-Equipped STUDSON SHK-1 Type II safety helmet, featuring the revolutionary buckle-free HighBar safety system with a single, stowable chinstrap.

After introducing the concept version last year, the HighBar-Equipped STUDSON SHK-1 helmet is now shipping to workers in construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities and industrial maintenance industries. The system is a first for the industrial safety market, providing a more adjustable, breathable, hygienic fit compared to legacy designs.

The HighBar system utilizes hygienic, polymer material strap arms that allow for a precise fit for increased comfort and convenience. The arms can be easily rotated up for storage and quickly rotated back down below the chin when the helmet is in use. Different from traditional four-point, Y-shaped nylon harnesses, the simple one-strap system can be intuitively adjusted using a twist dial on the bottom of the strap, enabling workers to tighten or loosen it with one hand, even while wearing heavy gloves.

Like the company’s other helmet models, the High-Bar equipped STUDSON SHK-1 helmets use Koroyd welded polymer tubes designed to absorb shock upon impact more efficiently than traditional EPS foam. The material also enhances heat dissipation and improves ventilation due to its open cellular structure. Additionally, the helmets feature embedded Twiceme Technology, giving users the option to upload critical health data for ease of access by first responders in an emergency. https://studson.com