New Heavy-Duty, High-Visibility Vest Includes Added Safety, Functionality Features 

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Pyramex introduces its Heavy-Duty Utility Vest (RVZT44B Series). In addition to a bevy of handy features, this hi-vis ultra-lightweight vest is built tough to withstand day in and day out use. The back features a D-Ring pass-through slot for ease of use with a fall protection harness. It also has a reach-through pocket with a zipper closure on the back for access to construction plans, a clipboard or tablet. The vest has a solid black front bottom that includes an inner microfiber towel, making cleaning eyewear a breeze. The vest also includes metal front grommets, accessory loops, mic tabs and … Read more

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Understanding Hi-Viz Apparel Requirements

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By Greg Plunkett Most construction superintendents know that high-visibility gear is critical to worker safety, especially for those working around moving vehicles and equipment on jobsites. But there are so many different options – with different color-ways, different reflective tape patterns and different sleeve lengths – how do you choose the right hi-viz apparel for the job? The first thing to understand is there’s a federal mandate that requires select workers to wear high-visibility apparel. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2009 (MUTCD 2009), which is translated and enforced by each state and has been interpreted by the Occupation … Read more

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