It is true, the rules are in place for a reason. It's the same for everybody.
Really what it's meant to do is keep you in the habit of being safe, so it becomes second nature. Safety in the workplace is very important, especially when you work in a place where a hardhat is required.
zzaapp, is putting on a hairnet or cap for a few minutes really going to bother you that much? , at least your hair won't get messed up, lol.