Written by: nichea
During riots, protests or disturbances, crowds of people may become violent and destroy public and private property. Hence police, security and other law enforcement agencies are called to end the disturbance. Since the rioting or protesting crowd may also attack the police causing injuries, the government will usually ensure that the police are well protected wearing riot helmets, body armor and other protective gear. Since these helmets are regularly required, order hair steamer machine wholesalers supplying these items are interested in finding internationalwholesale suppliers of riot helmets. Some of the major considerations while ordering riot helmets are discussed.
Benefit
During a riot, people are instigated to attack properties, people and the police who may be trying to prevent damage may also be attacked. The rioters are using various weapons ranging from stones, sticks to other sharp, items for attacking and it will be difficult for the police to prevent the damage if they are not adequately protected. The riot helmet will protect the head, neck, face of the police employee wearing it, while ensuring that the visibility is not affected. Additionally the riot helmet can be used in construction sites, factors and for other hazardous activities where proper protection for the head is required.
Design
There are different designs of riot helmets which vary in the level of protection offered and cost. In some cases, for peaceful protests, not much violence is anticipated, the police can wear simpler helmets only offering protection for the head. In case of more severe violence, when stones are being thrown, full face and neck protection is also required. So in addition to the helmet, the helmet is also having a face shield or visor made from poly-carbonate, which is optically clear and a neck shield. In some cases, the face shield may be reinforced with a metal mesh for greater strength. In some designs the face shield is removable, since it may develop scratches after some time.
Material.
The material of the helmet will vary, some helmets for the head are made from ABS while more expensive helmets are manufactured with a fibreglass shell, since it is high impact and abrasion resistant. The fiberglass helmets are usually having a ABS inner liner for easier cleaning. Some helmets have a provision to accommodate radio transmitters and receivers. It is important to check the quality certifications of the manufacturer since the helmet should provide the protection which is promised. The best helmets will conform to stringent quality norms, usually specified by government agencies. The weight of the helmet is also specified, lighter helmets are preferred since it is easier and more convenient to use bulk suppliers.
Size and color
Since the shape and size of the head of security agency employees will vary, the helmets are usually available in three sizes
, small,
medium
large.
Based on the customer requirement, the right size of helmets should be ordered. The helmets are available in different colors like khakhi, black,olive green, brown, though they can customized in any color for larger orders. Usually the security agency using the helmets will order helmets of a particular color to match their uniform.
