diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
index 69dbbcbd3a2..ac1c8c53727 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	cold_protection = HEAD
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = FIRE_HELM_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
+	flags_cover = HEADCOVERSEYES | HEADCOVERSMOUTH | PEPPERPROOF
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/weldhat
 	name = "welding hard hat"