V-Gard Protective Caps and 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 - 7 1/8), standard (6 1/2 - 8) and large (7 - 8 1/2). V-Gard Caps and Hats meet or exceed the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1 1997,Class E and G.

Specification:
- Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1 1997, Class E and G
- ANSI Type: I
- Cap Class: E, G
- Cap Type: Hard Cap
- Color: White, Blue, Yellow, High-vis lime
- Material: Polyethylene
- Suspension: 1-Touch

Applications:
- Agriculture
- Asbestos Abatement
- Chemical
- Construction
- Domestic Preparedness
- Electric Utility
- Hazardous Materials
- Indoor Air Quality
- Medical
- Mining
- Nuclear
- Oil & Gas
- Paper & Pulp
- Sand Blasting
- Sanding & Grinding
- Spray Painting
- Water/Wastewater
- Welding

Caution:
- MSA’s Vanguard Type II protective helmets are so designed and must be used if lateral protection is desired
- Do not mix suspension and helmet size. Make sure the sizes match use only MSA suspensions on an MSA caps or hats. Failure to comply will reduce the energy-absorbing ability of the protective hat or cap.
- 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 can result in serious injury or death
- V-Gard Caps and Hats are not specifically designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side, or rear