Vests and HV jackets for paramedics

The high visibility vest is considered personal protective equipment or PPE. This type of clothing can have several colors, but yellow is the most common.

When to wear high-visibility clothing?

The high-visibility vest is classified in the category of high-visibility clothing. They are worn to reduce the risks associated with poor visibility.

Wearing these clothes is essential in many jobs and the primary objective is to be seen by others (in low light conditions or in the dark).

What is high visibility clothing?

A high-visibility clothing is clothing that makes you visible from afar thanks to retro-reflective strips.

High visibility vest

The high visibility vest is to be put on over other clothing and is used in the workplace or on the road. This personal protective equipment must comply with ISO 20471:20132.

It is made with a fluorescent fabric and has the advantage of being seen quickly. The retro-reflective strips have the ability to reflect light in their direction (emitted light).

The ISO 20471:2013 standard

This standard ISO 20471 specifies the characteristics of high visibility clothing for professional use.

The signaling garments are classified on the basis of two criteria: the amount of retro-reflective material as well as the surface of fluorescent fabric that they feature.

Fluorescent fabric area (in m²): 0.50 (class 2) and 0.80 (class 3)

Surface of retro-reflective material (in m²): 0.13 (class 2) and 0.20 (class 3).

History of the high visibility vest

Long time wearing high visibility vest or the safety vest is mandatory, especially for personnel on site.

The national standards became a European standard in 1989 - 1992.

What are the characteristics of a safety vest?

The high visibility vest is fluorescent, it is also equipped with 2 to 4 retro-reflective bands.

What are the regulations and recommendations for use in Europe (in France)?

Drivers must have a vest within reach and this vest must be worn when visibility conditions require it (at night or when it is foggy).

A 4th class fine may be issued if the vest is not worn.

Where should the high visibility vest be in an ambulance?

The vest must be in the passenger compartment of the car, it must be easily accessible (under a seat or in the glove box).

Who should wear a high visibility vest?

All people traveling outside built-up areas during the day and at night (when visibility is insufficient) must wear a vest.

Paramedic vest model

There are several models of high visibility vest for paramedic.html.

Intervention Vest

The intervention vest is an essential part of your professional outfit. It will also serve you on a daily basis during all your interventions.

Most of the intervention vests have several pockets and with a finish adapted to your profession.

High visibility paramedic vest with Led

This vest features LED lights to maximize visibility. It also has several pockets.

Reversible paramedic high-visibility vest

This sleeveless vest allows high airflow to keep the wearer cool.

High visibility multifunction paramedic vest

It has 5cm wide reflective strips on each shoulder and around the body. It is very practical, since it has a phone pocket and two lower pockets. On the side it has pockets for pencils and key rings as well as for identity papers (on the right side).

High visibility vest with double waistband paramedic

This safety vest gives you good visibility in your outdoor work or in any other work.

Reversible paramedic fleece-lined high-visibility vest

It islined in black fleece, it also has several practical pockets: a chest pocket and two lower pockets.

This vest also has an extended back that protects against the cold and the wind.

High visibility sleeveless paramedic vest

It is a breathable and waterproof vest, it has a high collar with a soft fleece lining. It also has many pockets.