Depending upon where you live in the country, and what time of year it is, as you leave for work in the morning you may be at the mercy of the rising sun. What do we mean by this? We are referring to how as you drive to work, the sun is at just the perfect point in the sky...
As summer draws to a close, the days are rapidly becoming shorter. This presents a much greater safety hazard to people who have to be in dangerous areas in such low visibility. Therefore, appropriate safety gear is of the utmost importance. Some of the best pieces of equipment for this job are reflective safety vests. These special vests are outfitted...
Are you organizing an event where it’s essential for special personnel to be easily recognizable? Events can include: County fairs, church festivals, fun runs, 5K races, and special interest conventions – just a few examples out of many. When it comes to these types of gatherings, the patrons will need to know who they can turn to for logistical concerns...
If you own a construction firm, surveying business, telecommunications company or any other organization that uses safety vests on a regular basis, you should consider having personalized safety vests made. There’s no better way to set yourself apart than with custom printed vests showing your company logo. At SafetyGear Online, we offer a variety of options when it comes to custom screen...
Whether you’re coordinating a disaster response team, or you’re a volunteer organization heading up a relief effort, it’s important to make the public aware of your presence. Incident command vests are a simple solution for this challenge. Incident command vests come in a variety of colors and feature clear pockets for name badges or roles. This makes it easier for the public to...
The new ANSI 107-2010 requires all FR garments to fall within at least 1 of 7 ASTM or NFPA test methods. It includes a description of flame resistance criteria and intended application for the various test methods referenced. If a manufacturer wants to mark high visibility apparel as being FR, the garment must meet one of the FR tests in...
“Work a job you like, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” says the common saying. Everyone wants a job they enjoy. When many people think about a happy job, they think of working at home or something like that. Something most people wouldn’t think of is construction. The fact is, many construction workers are some of the...
There are plenty of jobs out there in which wearing a safety vest is a good idea. There are also many different types of safety vests available. So how do you know what vest is the right one for the job? It all comes down to fit and function. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the more common safety...
Surveyors and Engineers often find themselves in the thick of it. Whether they’re in the middle of a remote forest area surveying for a utility company, or they’re in the middle of a busy roadway or construction site marking out pavement, surveyors and engineers always need to be safe. Unlike traditional construction workers who often wear vests strictly for purposes...
Safety vests are used by fireman, construction, and military workers alike. When picking the right safety vest, it all falls down to visibility requirements set depending on the area where work is being done. The different class types all depend on the amount of required visible background material and reflective material. ANSI carries two kinds of vest, the class 2...
