Photo: 4 RMB A poor quality hard hat filled the construction site

In a recent incident at a construction site in Mafangshan, Hongshan District, Wuhan, a female worker fell from a wooden frame nearly one meter high. Her helmet cracked upon impact, and she suffered head injuries. This event highlights the critical role that safety helmets play in protecting workers on construction sites. Over the past few years, numerous accidents have been linked to the poor quality of safety helmets, leading to serious injuries among workers. Safety helmets are often the last line of defense when a worker is in danger, but some substandard products on the market can easily deform with minimal pressure or even break apart during an accident. To understand the issue better, a reporter investigated how these unsafe helmets end up on construction sites. During visits to multiple sites across Wuhan, it was found that many workers were using low-quality helmets that could be dented with just a little force. One worker, Xiao Xu, shared his experience of buying two cheap helmets for 8 yuan (about 1.2 USD) from a local hardware store. These helmets lacked essential safety features like internal padding and had no manufacturer information or certification. At another site, a security officer revealed that while new workers are usually provided with certified helmets, some contractors opt for cheaper alternatives to cut costs. Many workers, dissatisfied with the quality, avoid wearing their helmets altogether. Some even joked that a four-yuan helmet was more like a sunhat than actual protection. The problem extends beyond the construction sites. In a wholesale shop in Wuchang, reporters found helmets priced as low as 3.5 yuan, made from what appeared to be scrap plastic. A shop owner admitted that the quality of such helmets was questionable, stating, “A penny, a hat — can it really protect you?” Experts suggest that the issue requires collaboration between different departments. While the construction administration focuses on helmet usage, they lack the authority to penalize substandard products. Quality inspection departments can only act if counterfeit items are produced locally, and the industrial and commercial authorities face challenges in identifying fake products without technical support. According to Professor Qi Jiangang from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, all three sectors — construction, quality inspection, and industry regulation — must work together to prevent unsafe helmets from reaching the market. He emphasized that improving workers’ awareness of safety is also crucial. Ultimately, ensuring the safety of construction workers depends on stricter regulations, better enforcement, and greater awareness. Until then, the risk of injury due to poor-quality helmets remains a serious concern.

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