Headgear for a shielding garment for operating on components exposed to high voltage, or for operating at a safe distance proximate to high voltage parts, or for activities involving exposure to high electric and/or electromagnetic fields at any frequency and voltage is disclosed. The headgear comprises a cover element which is configured to cover the head of an operator and has an opening at least at an upper portion of the operator's face. The headgear further comprises a transparent face shield made of an electrically conductive fabric. The face shield is removably coupled to the cover element to close the opening and is electrically connected to the shielding garment. The fabric has a density ranging from 25 to 40 g/m2 and comprises a plurality of yarns having a yarn count ranging from 10 to 30 deniers, and each comprising a respective core externally covered with a coating made of a conductive metal.