In a shocking incident on June 17th, during a joint inspection by the provincial media and safety authorities, a reporter witnessed the alarming use of substandard safety helmets at a local company. As one worker stepped forward, the helmet collapsed with a loud "bang," sinking into the ground. The law enforcement officers immediately condemned the unsafe practice, stating, “Wearing such a helmet is extremely dangerous. If a heavy object falls on your head, it could cost your life. This is a serious disregard for workers’ safety.â€
What exactly is a 5-yuan counterfeit helmet? Upon inspection, the reporters found that out of eight helmets examined, five had their inner nets completely detached. These helmets lacked any safety markings, had no internal padding, and only featured a thin plastic lining. The yellow helmets, labeled as "mighty" in appearance, were clearly not up to standard. They lacked official inspection certificates from the State Quality Supervision Department, and there were no permanent markings such as the standard number or production date.
During the on-site investigation, it was discovered that the company had purchased 64 substandard helmets for just 350 yuan. Among them, 10 were bought for 8 yuan each in November 2013, and 54 more were purchased in three separate transactions—each costing 5 yuan. Law enforcement officials identified these as low-cost, fake hard hats.
According to safety inspectors, the market price of a genuine safety helmet typically ranges around 30 yuan. A 5-yuan helmet is far below this standard and offers little to no protection. These inferior products are often referred to as "captive caps"—they may break apart upon impact, failing to protect workers in critical moments. Can such a helmet truly save lives?
Helmets are the last line of defense for workers in emergency situations. Studies have shown that wearing a properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 70%. However, these substandard helmets are known as "three-no products"—no quality certification, no safety standards, and no proper labeling. In some cases, they may even disintegrate during an accident. Due to poor quality, incidents causing injuries to workers have become increasingly common.
On April 26 this year, a female construction worker in Wuhan’s Hongshan District fell from a wooden frame nearly one meter high. Her helmet cracked instantly, resulting in a severe head injury. This tragic event highlights the dangers of using cheap, unregulated safety gear.
The issue of safety helmets goes beyond just cost—it directly affects the lives of workers. China's helmet manufacturing is regulated under license management, and the national standard GB2811-2007 sets strict requirements. A qualified helmet must pass tests under extreme temperatures (50°C and -10°C), withstand impacts in water, and include essential information such as the standard number, manufacturer name, production date, product name, technical specifications, and quality standards. Coal mine helmets, in particular, must also bear the MA safety mark.
To cut costs, many companies opt for counterfeit helmets, putting workers at unnecessary risk. The "5-yuan safety helmet" is not just a joke—it's a warning signal for industrial safety. It calls for urgent attention from both regulatory bodies and enterprises to ensure that no worker is forced to wear substandard protective equipment.
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