High Vis Jackets

High-Visibility Jackets Maximize Workplace Safety

In order to choose the right high-visibility jacket for your operators, you must understand the different types and what they are used for. Our safety experts explain below how to find the best high-visibility jackets to help mitigate workplace hazards. The American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories, ANSI/ISEA 107, provides guidance on the design, performance, and use of high-visibility safety apparel and accessories. This standard is used by many industries, including construction, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing.

The 3 Classes of High-Vis Garments

Class 1 garments are intended for workers who have infrequent exposure to hazards. These garments provide background conspicuity and are not intended to provide primary protection from injury.

Class 2 garments are intended for workers who have frequent exposure to hazards. These garments provide background conspicuity and also include reflective material that increases the worker’s visibility in low-light conditions or at night.

Class 3 garments are intended for workers who have constant exposure to hazards.

These garments provide background conspicuity and also include reflective material that increases the worker’s visibility in all lighting conditions, including low-light and night-time conditions. Class 3 garments provide the highest level of visibility and are typically used in highway construction and maintenance, utility work, and by emergency response teams.

Choosing a High-Vis Jacket for Your Operations

When choosing a high-visibility jacket for your job, you should consider the following factors:

• The type of hazard you will be exposed to:
  • Is it a low-light or night-time hazard?
  • Is it a hazard where you could be struck by a moving vehicle?
• The level of activity required:
  • Will you be standing and working in one place, or will you be moving around constantly?
• The type of climate you’ll be working in: Will you be working in extreme cold weather, or in hot and humid conditions?

Once you’ve considered these factors, you can narrow down your choices and select a jacket that will offer the right level of protection for your needs.

Pyramex High-Visibility Outerwear

Pyramex produces jackets that provide exceptional visibility and protection in hazardous working conditions. They are made from breathable and waterproof material, which makes them perfect for use in wet or cold weather.

The hi-viz jackets are ideal for construction workers, highway workers, utility workers, and other professionals who need to stay safe in high-visibility environments.

Find Eye-Catching, High-Visibility Workwear at Aabaco

Safety is always a safe investment. When your operators are confident in their well-being, they perform more productively — and reducing risk minimizes the likelihood of downtime and revenue loss.
Show your employees that they are worth more than the work they do for you. To find the best high-visibility personal protective equipment for your crew, reach out to our team today.