A hard hat is a type of helmet used in workplace environments to protect the head from injury caused by falling objects, impact with other objects, or debris. Hard hats typically feature suspension bands inside the hat that provide space between the hat and the wearer's head for added cushion. There are an array of hard hat colors to choose from. Hard hat colors can signify different roles on construction sites or different companies working on the same site. There are replacements for different skullgards to give you greater comfort.