Description
Portwest PS56 is a full brim HDPE shell hard hat with a 4-point textile suspension and ratchet size adjustment. Portwest states it meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E. Colours Orange, White and Yellow. Sold individually; the colour and size pick the exact Portwest item number. Part numbers PS56ORR, PS56WHR, PS56YER. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Portwest PS56 specifications
| Item | Portwest data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | PS56ORR (Orange), PS56WHR (White), PS56YER (Yellow) |
| Portwest style | PS56 |
| Portwest collection | Head Protection |
| Portwest range | Head Protection |
| Portwest name | Full Brim Premier Hard Hat |
| Product type | Hard Hats |
| ANSI Type | Type I |
| Electrical Class | Class E |
| Brim Style | Full Brim |
| Suspension | 4-Point Textile |
| Size Adjustment | Ratchet |
| Vent Style | Non-Vented |
| Shell Material | HDPE |
| Materials | HDPE, PET, PP |
| Colors | Orange, White, Yellow |
| Carton quantity | 8 per carton |
| Portwest listing label | Listed as clearance on portwest.com, Nov 7 2026 |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PS56/ORR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PS56; Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by Portwest |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 industrial head protection | ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition. |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PS56/ORR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PS56; Portwest US declaration of conformity PS56. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Full brim hard hat: its wide profile provides extra protection against sun, glare, rain, debris and non-toxic splashes
- Non vented for increased protection against the elements
- Helmet shell made of HDPE
- 4-point textile suspension harness for enhanced wearer comfort and safety
- Wheel ratchet size adjustment for easy fitting
- 7 years shelf life from manufacturing date outlined in product user sheet
Source: Portwest feature list for style PS56 on its product page, fetched Nov 7 2026.
Portwest PS56 family
| Part number | Color | Size | EAN-13 | Weight (Portwest data sheet) | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS56ORR | Orange | 5036108338290 | 0.00 lb | this page | |
| PS56WHR | White | 5036108338320 | 0.00 lb | this page | |
| PS56YER | Yellow | 5036108338337 | 0.00 lb | this page |
Source: Portwest US data sheet carton tables for style PS56 (item numbers, colours, EAN-13, weights); Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file. Each style links to its own page.
Portwest PS56 questions
What is a class E helmet? Class E (electrical) is the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 class proof-tested at 20,000 volts. The Portwest PS56 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
What are two types of hard hats? ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I (top impact only) and Type II (top and lateral impact). The Portwest PS56 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
What are classes of hard hats? ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 electrical classes: G (general, 2,200 V proof test), E (electrical, 20,000 V) and C (conductive, no electrical rating). The Portwest PS56 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class E, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class E (electrical) = proof-tested at 20,000 V). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
How is the Portwest PS56 sold? Individually.
What colours does the Portwest PS56 come in? Orange, White and Yellow. The colour is the two letters after the style in the Portwest item number.
What is the Portwest PS56 made of? HDPE, PET, PP, as Portwest lists it.
Guides: Type I vs Type II · Class G, E and C · safety helmet vs hard hat · full brim vs cap style · hard hat materials · do hard hats expire · every hard hat, helmet and bump cap by type and class.
Manufacturer item number: PS56 (the colour code and size follow the style in each part number). Documents: Portwest US data sheet PS56 (PDF); Portwest US declaration of conformity PS56 (PDF); Portwest user instruction sheet 145-USP-USA (PDF).
Full brim hard hat with an unvented shell in HDPE, 4-point textile harness with ratchet wheel to adjust its headband size (52-63cm). It is designed to reduce the danger of contacts with conductors at higher voltage level (tested at 20.000 volts).
Source: Portwest product description for style PS56, portwest.com, fetched Nov 7 2026.
