underneath them. Check with your local arbor equipment supplier to see which options work best with your hel- met while complying with safety stan- dards. There are also other customization op- tions that can help you get the job done right or make it easier for you to work. If your work carries over until dusk, for example, Shelton recommended the Petzl Slot Adapt which has guards to keep a headlamp in place. Even with all of the accessories avail- able, this piece of PPE does not have to break the bank. Helmets can be customized to each user, and you can spend as much — or as little — as you want to get the best product for you. “Helmet protection is so unique be- cause some workers will get by with a $40 helmet while others have a $350- plus set-up,” Selner commented.
Some helmets have options to wire in Bluetooth headsets which can be helpful for teams that work together on large properties, so they can speak and hear each other more clearly.
Still, it is vital to keep in mind that the
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