Guide to Custom Safety/Hi-Vis Workwear
Topics in this Safety/Hi-Vis Workwear Buying Guide:
Every business wants to keep its employees safe. For many high-risk occupations, being seen can be the difference between staying safe and experiencing workplace accidents. That's why we offer a wide variety of safety and high visibility apparel, all of which can be customized for your organization. You'll find options to meet regulation standards and protect your crew in any conditions.
Be Seen with High Vis Safety Apparel
Whether you're directing traffic or working on a construction site, your safety depends upon being seen by everyone around you. Custom high visibility safety apparel is the first line of defense for these potentially dangerous situations.
Our high visibility safety apparel complies with the American National Standard Institute's (or ANSI) regulations, so you can trust that your employees are safe in every work environment, in any season, day or night.
For the warmer months, ANSI-compliant vests and tees provide your employees with needed visibility while keeping them cool. When temperatures drop, we offer heavyweight sweatshirts, insulated jackets, and beanies for visibility with an extra level of warmth.
You should always check with your employer to see what level of ANSI compliance s required for your job. If you have any questions regarding custom high visibility safety apparel, please call our helpful sales reps at 877-535-5646, Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 6:00pm EST for a one on one conversation.
Recommended for:- Parking lot attendants
- Workers exposed to warehouse equipment traffic
- People recovering shopping carts from parking lots
- Roadside "right of way" or sidewalk maintenance workers
- Emergency response and law enforcement personnel
- Trash collection and recycling operations
- School crossing guards
- Roadway construction, utility and railway workers
- Cargo loading operations
- Delivery vehicle drivers
- High volume parking lot/toll gate personnel
- Roadway construction personnel and flaggers
- Emergency response personnel
- Utility workers
- Survey crews
Choose Your Colors
Depending on your work environment, certain colors may not be as visible as others. That's why our safety apparel comes in a variety of colors. You should always select the color that will stand out the most in your given environment while still meeting your ANSI requirements.
For example, lime green apparel is ideal when a work area has a lot of orange-colored work objects, such as vehicles, signs and construction barrels. Bright orange apparel would be better when a work area is in a green environment.
In addition to selecting the right colors, you can also add materials like reflective film and reflective tape to safety vests and safety jackets to further increase visibility. Some items can be decorated with reflective print for added safety.
*Please note that only wearing color enhanced clothing does not meet ANSI requirements. Ask your employer for your specific requirements before selecting your safety apparel.
Recommended for:- Parking lot attendants
- Workers exposed to warehouse equipment traffic
- People recovering shopping carts from parking lots
- Roadside "right of way" or sidewalk maintenance workers
- Emergency response and law enforcement personnel
- Trash collection and recycling operations
- School crossing guards
- Roadway construction, utility and railway workers
- Cargo loading operations
- Delivery vehicle drivers
- High volume parking lot/toll gate personnel
- Roadway construction personnel and flaggers
- Emergency response personnel
- Utility workers
- Survey crews
ANSI Regulation Compliance
According to ISEA, there are three garment categories (also known as conspicuity classes) for high-visibility apparel. The ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 identifies these classes based on worker hazards and tasks, complexity of the work environment or background, and vehicular traffic and speed. Please consult your employer to determine what ANSI level is required for your job.
Class 1 Garments are designed for when workers can provide their full and undivided attention to approaching traffic, which is traveling no faster than 25 mph. The wearer should have ample distance from on-coming traffic.
Class 2 Garments are designed for when workers need greater visibility, like in severe weather conditions or in higher risk work environments (greater than Class 1). This type of garment also covers workers who perform jobs that distract their attention from on-coming traffic or are in close vicinity to passing vehicles traveling more than 25 mph.
Class 3 Garments are designed for workers who face serious hazards and often have many tasks that require attention away from their work. These garments provide the highest level of visibility and should provide greater visibility to more of the body, such as the arms and legs.
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Decoration Options
Print is the most popular decoration option for safety apparel, perfect for anyone with a more intricate design. We have some reflective print options available, which work well on safety apparel and allow for additional visibility for your employees.
Embroidery is another popular decoration method. As the embroidery experts for over 25 years, we will make sure that your logo or design looks great on any item you choose.
Please contact our helpful sales reps with any questions or for assistance when placing your order. They are available at 877-535-5646, Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 6:00pm EST.