Protection attachment for a safety helmet

An attachment for a safety helmet, the attachment comprising a first attachment means attachable to a front part of the helmet, and a second attachment means attachable to a rear part of the helmet, the attachment further comprising an outwardly extending brim which extends entirely about the safety helmet, the first attachment means and the second attachment means each comprising a tongue member which is attached to the brim and which extend generally in the plane of the brim, whereby each tongue member attaches the attachment to the safety helmet.