The MSA 697410 is a clip-on sun shield accessory that extends the brim of a full-brim hard hat all the way around, shielding the wearer's ears and neck from the sun's rays. It has a smoke-tinted polycarbonate (Lexan) front for glare and heat reduction and a polyurethane brim extender. It is a comfort/sun-protection accessory only — it does not replace or add impact protection — and the hard hat itself is not included.

The MSA 697410 fits MSA V-Gard and TopGard full-brim hard hats only. It is not for cap-style hats — MSA uses different part numbers for those (697290 for the standard V-Gard Cap, 10039114 for the V-Gard 500 Cap, and 697373 for the TopGard Helmet). Always match the sun shield part number to your specific hat style. The hard hat is sold separately and is not included with the 697410.

The MSA 697410 lists ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 as its associated standard, and MSA states the shield has been tested with the helmets it is intended for and does not interfere with the applicable head-protection standard of the hard hat. In other words, it will not void your compatible V-Gard or TopGard hat's certification when installed as directed. Note that this is a non-interference tested accessory, not a standalone impact-rated PPE.

No. MSA states the 697410 is intended to help provide glare reduction only and provides no protection from impact hazards to the eyes, face, or head — it is not unbreakable. It should not be used for sports, simulated war games, or paintball, must not be altered or modified, and should not be exposed to heat that could deform it. Your impact protection comes entirely from the compatible V-Gard or TopGard hard hat it attaches to.

No. The MSA 697410 is a sun shield accessory only — the hard hat is not included. You need a compatible MSA V-Gard or TopGard full-brim hard hat separately, which the sun shield then clips onto.

The MSA 697410 has a polyurethane brim extender with a smoke-tinted polycarbonate (Lexan) front portion for extra glare and sun protection. It comes in gray. The tinted front reduces glare while the brim extender shades the ears and neck from sun and heat.

Installation is tool-free. Turn the hard hat upside down and insert the shield's clips onto the front brim with the tinted lens at the front. Then turn the helmet over and snap the rear clip onto the back brim, seating the free end of the shield into the channel so the posts snap into the holes. To remove it, reverse the procedure. It easily attaches to compatible full-brim helmets and caps.

The MSA 697410 is one size fits all and is lightweight at about 0.22 lb (0.10 kg). It measures roughly 17.0 in long, 15.8 in wide, and 0.47 in high (433 × 401 × 12 mm), sized to wrap the full brim of a compatible V-Gard or TopGard full-brim hard hat.

Yes, for workers spending long hours in the sun. A standard full-brim hard hat shades mainly the face and front, while the MSA 697410 extends coverage all the way around to protect the ears and neck as well, plus its smoke-tinted front cuts glare. It's a low-cost, tool-free upgrade that adds sun and heat relief without changing your certified hard hat — just remember it adds no impact protection.

Clean the MSA 697410 with mild soap and water only. Avoid cleaning or drying with a coarse cloth, which can scratch the shield. All plastics degrade over time, so inspect the sun shield before each use and remove it from service if it is worn or damaged.

The MSA 697410 Full Brim V-Gard Sun Shield Visor is available at Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) with free shipping. It ships as the gray sun shield accessory only; a compatible V-Gard or TopGard full-brim hard hat is purchased separately.