BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) - The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has released ratings for construction helmets for the first time, making its ratings the first non-sports helmets to be researched in the lab.

According to officials, the ratings were released on September 22nd. The ratings are developed by analyzing information from falls in worksite environments.

Reports indicate that in 2023, one in five workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry. Across all industries, construction accounted for 47% of all fatal falls, slips, and trips, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The lab tests both Type I helmets and Type II helmets, which include interior energy-absorbing materials. The results show that shifting to Type II helmets, on average, will reduce the risk of fall-rela

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