Construction hard hats are the most successful form of personal protective equipment ever. While safety professionals aim to identify risks to implement protections, hazards are often assimilated by workers until an accident occurs. The universal adoption of hard hats on construction sites demonstrates how personal protective gear can gain acceptance through mandating its use following incidents. No matter how skilled workers are, distractions can lead anyone to make mistakes, so protective measures like checklists and equipment are important. Construction hard hats overcame resistance to become the respected standard for head protection on job sites.