Versaflo S-Series Soft Headtops
Client
3M
Description
Premium reusable headtop PPE with integrated respiratory protection
Date
2010
Activities
- Human Factors, Usability and Inclusivity
- Industrial Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Support
- Prototyping
- Research and Strategy
- Systems Engineering
- Testing and Evaluation
Awards
- Good Design Award
- Red Dot Design Award
The innovative head harness design at the heart of the S-655 Soft Headtop allows users to dynamically control airflow around the hood to optimise their working conditions by rotating the external collar attached to the supply hose.
This is the first product of this type to have customisable airflow that can be adjusted whilst the user is still in the hazardous environment.
The new lightweight head cradle is designed to spread the load across the head, avoiding local pressure points and allowing the user to work comfortably for longer. A new replaceable fabric cover fits over the cradle. This is constructed using a unique panel arrangement to provide a more contoured appearance that is closer fitting to the head than previous designs.
Well designed personal protection equipment improves user efficiency
