High Visibility gardener vests

PPE or personal protective equipment is intended to protect workers against various risks. Like every professional, the job of gardening and landscaping requires the wearing of outfits that correspond to one's needs. The maintenance of green spaces can lead to biological, chemical or physical risks, but also to accidents due to poor visibility. It is therefore essential for them to put on a high visibility work vest to be visible whatever the circumstances.

The importance of high visibility clothing

It is essential to arm yourself with high visibility (VSHV) work clothing when working conditions have low or poor visibility, especially for professionals working near the pavement. It makes you visible from afar thanks to retro-reflective strips placed at strategic points in the outfit. This feature improves safety, because the contrasts are better perceived by the human eye, so it helps prevent the majority of work accidents in the road or other environments.

Features of high visibility work vests

The work vest is part of the PPE against intermediate risks. In the workplace, there can be three kinds of reflective safety vests. The class depends on the retro-reflective surface and the fluorescent fabric of the outfit.

• Class 1 : it is reserved for occasional users, as it has a lower level of visibility.
• Class 2 : its level of visibility is intermediate.
• Class 3: it has higher visibility. It must cover the torso and must have long sleeves and legs with retroreflective strips. High visibility fabrics must be present on all sides.

Fluorescent materials can be yellow, orange or red in color. They are chosen based on the need for contrast desired in a work environment.

How to wear a gardener and landscaper work vest?

Whether open or closed, a workwear vest can be worn over clothing with short or long sleeves. It can be combined with work trousers for gardeners, with multiple pockets and cut in a thick fabric. A sleeveless jacket and work shorts are good allies when the temperature rises or when it's mid-season. With your protective clothing, it is recommended to bring a pair of suitable safety shoes.

The standards of a high visibility vest

As one of the most important PPE accessories, the vest must meet certain standards for increased worker safety, including:

• The international EN ISO 20471 standard: it has a higher level of requirement, because the vest must cover the torso with long sleeves and retroreflective strips. It provides visibility to a device of up to 360° to guarantee enhanced protection. This standard is intended for professionals only.
• The EN 1150 standard: a vest of this standard is intended for non-professionals such as cyclists, because it meets more the requirements of individuals. It is a specific range of reflective vests that provides sufficient visibility to other users.

Models of high-visibility sleeveless vests for gardeners and landscapers

A safety vest is the ideal option to protect yourself from the cold. Some of these sleeveless accessories are quilted or padded to maintain body temperature. It allows you to have great freedom of movement. It is defined as a versatile garment suitable for all seasons for these sectors of activity. It comes in different shapes, colors, sizes and brands.

The Portwest high visibility multi-pocket vest

This class 2 executive-berlin vest has been designed with a revolutionary design to allow the professional to be comfortable in their workplace. It has a very practical side with its 7 storage pockets to put personal effects or even some work tools. Added to this is another phone pocket, a radio loop and a retail bag. Like all vests in the brand's Vest-Port collection, this model is available in summer and winter versions. It meets standards: ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 TYPE R CLASS 2, EN ISO 20471 Class 2, ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 Class 2:2 and GO/RT 3279 Issue 8 (orange only).

High visibility vest with double waistband Portwest

The Harness Vest from Portwest has a classic reflective stripe configuration meant to be seen in low light conditions. Its Velcro closure allows for easy access. It has a loose fit to ensure comfortability and mobility. This model is made entirely of polyester. It is available in several sizes, even up to 7XL.