What type of impacts does a Type II helmet primarily protect against?

A Type II helmet is designed to provide protection against both lateral and vertical impacts. This design allows for comprehensive protection, crucial for various environments where impacts can occur from different angles. The construction and materials used in a Type II helmet ensure that it can absorb and distribute the energy from impacts that come from the sides as well as from above. This level of protection is particularly important in situations where the risk of falling objects or collisions can come from multiple directions, making the helmet essential for safety in many industrial and construction scenarios.

Other types of helmets may specialize in protecting against only one type of impact, but the Type II is specifically engineered to address the needs for comprehensive head protection by accommodating the realities of workplace hazards.