We can all agree that the most important factor in any workplace is making sure employees are well cared for, right? In some jobs, that means keeping workers safe from physical harm. We provide helmets, gloves, work boots, goggles… everything they need to do the job safely because being safe on the job is the No.1 rule.

Who Needs a Safety Vest?

As we do our best to keep workers safe, one of the questions we need to ask is: “Are they visible while they’re working?” Making sure people are visible while at work can make the difference in making sure they’re able to go home afterwards. Roadway workers are especially at risk A highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America found that forty-five percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year.

Other workers who need to stay visible for their own safety include people who work in airport baggage handling, carpentry, demolition, emergency first response, traffic control (flagmen), landscaping, paving, railroads, sanitation, security and land surveying. Reflective clothing, also known as high visibility or hi-vis workwear, has become an important piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers in a variety of industries.

It’s not just the workers, many runners, walkers and bikers use these vests to stay visible when getting their exercise in the early morning hours or in the evening. It’s a smart thing to do when sunlight or streetlights aren’t bright enough to keep them visible. Generally, these vests are inexpensive. Most of them are available for less than $10. If you know a person who likes to get their cardio in when the sun’s not out or if you’re responsible for employees who work in areas where they need to be highly-visible, safety vests are any easy, inexpensive PPE to give them for their safety. 

What to Buy

The MCR Safety VCL2MLL Luminator is a great choice. MCR safety stocks a variety of ANSI rated safety vests for high-visibility needs. With an assortment of styles and colors, you can choose a garment that ensures people show up in a variety of complex backgrounds.

This vest has 2 silver reflective stripes. It’s made of a cool mesh material and has 2 pockets on the outside and 1 on the inside. Standards/Approvals: ANSI Class 2 Insulating.

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