Webinar: Evolving Head Protection- Is Your Safety Program Ready?
November 20th, 2026 9am – 10am EST FREE
Overview
Join us for a practical overview of ANSI Z89.1-2026 and its new optional Type I+ and Type II+ helmet designations, which add requirements for manufacturer-installed chinstraps, retention system performance, and impact testing beyond the top of the head. Explore how these updates address head protection needs associated with falls and impact events, what the new “+” marking means, and how the added requirements compare with existing Type I and Type II classifications. We’ll also discuss the importance of balancing protection, fit, comfort, and wearability when evaluating helmets for workplace hazards. Leave with a clearer understanding of the updated standard and key considerations for informed head protection decisions.
Speaker:
George Stallings, CPMR
Bio:
George is Vice President Business Development, Sales Solutions, Inc. He is a recognized technical expert in Personal Protective Equipment with more than 34 years of experience supporting the commercial construction and industrial safety markets. His expertise includes fall protection, confined space safety, hand protection, and traffic safety. He trains users in personal fall arrest systems, engineered fall protection, and confined space safety, and has presented at national and regional safety conferences, sharing practical guidance with safety professionals and industry audiences. George also serves on several industry boards, including the Chesapeake Region Safety Council and MACSC, and has held leadership roles as Past President of WMACSA and the Virginia Chapter of ATSSA, as well as Past Vice President of the NOVA Chapter of ASSP.