The hard hat was designed 100 years ago as protective gear for miners and other laborers, but it has grown to become a symbol of status and masculinity. The original ...

It could be said that most professions have at least one definitive article of clothing — something that makes them readily identifiable by bystanders at a quick glance. One of the most distinctive ...

Every day, thousands of workers across the country put on a hard hat as part of their work attire. And, while it may not be their favorite thing to wear, it’s an important piece of safety equipment ...

Hard hats are the team headgear of working-class America — the people who built the United States with their bare hands. The people who still build the USA today. Tip your safety cap to Edward W.