I had never really considered wearing my hard hat backwards. I can see how it could offer more protection to the back of my head and neck while looking level or down into a panel or equipment. I would put the protection of the brim in the direction that I thought the flying objects would likely come from... Walking around the job site, wear it forwards. Looking down into a panel on an outside wall, wear it backwards. Dealing with higher ups back at the office, sit on it.
Joe
[This message has been edited by JoeTestingEngr (edited 11-30-2005).]
