Noise cancelling headphones.

[BigBlue1]

https://www.lehmans.com/product/sunset-straw-hat-pinched-front/

It also protects my ears and neck from the sun

Yeah, I can see why that wouldn't work.

 

[Torvy]

I use something more like this. I only wear a hard hat if I am specifically doing tasks that are highly likely to cause head injury. If a tree randomly falls on me, I figure it was just my time.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/redhead-boonie-hat-with-cape