Archive for February, 2012
X on back Safety Vests
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An X on the back shows that a worker's back is turned.
We’ve seen a fair share of workers opt for X on the back safety vests latetly. The X back safety vest isn’t just for Canadians or for railroad worker visibility.
It’s being used by everyone, and with good reason. The X pattern lets co-workers and oncoming traffic know when a worker’s back is turned. It’s a quick way to recognize when a road worker or railroad worker is turned the other way.
The level of visibility on an X back safety vest is even greater when it’s made with contrasting reflective tape like on the vest shown below. It’s hard to be missed when wearing a traffic safety vest like this one.
We’re all about safety at eSafetyStore (hence the name), and wearing an a vest with an X on the back just seems to make sense. Anything that the worker can do to make themselves more visible is a plus in our book. So, the next time you’re buying safety vests, consider one with X pattern on the back. It’s worth it.
Sometimes the Safety Industry Surprises Us
11 year ago
by admin
in Safety News
We deal with plenty of PPE, reflective clothing, flame-resistant outerwear, etc. Those are all just products and commodities. It’s always good to take a few minutes to remember who’s wearing the protective apparel we sell.
A normal day at Esafetystore usually involves fielding questions from individuals or companies looking for the right hi vis clothing, comfortable arc-rated coveralls, a good hard hat, or winter work wear that will keep workers warm in sub-zero temperatures. We’ve got plenty of safety experience, and we have answers to most of their questions. That’s it. We consult. We sell our customers the PPE or safety apparel that they need, and we move on to the next safety industry question.
But last week we had an interesting request. One that reminded us of the people out there wearing a hi vis Class 2 vest, or flame-resistant jacket. We had a client ask for a few imprinted hi vis seat belt covers. The imprint was a few words honoring a co-worker who had been killed in an automobile accident. We were struck by the gesture by the company, spending a little more to add the lettering and to remember the worker. Every time employees of this company get into a company truck they’re reminded of their co-worker, and they’re also reminded to put their seatbelt on…a simple safety measure.
We deal with plenty of PPE, reflective clothing, flame-resistant outerwear, etc. Those are all just products and commodities. It’s always good to take a few minutes to remember who’s wearing the protective apparel we sell. It’s not just polyester or FR cotton anymore when it’s being worn by someone who relies on it to keep them safe.
A high visibility seatbelt cover.
Rebar Caps for Incidental Scratch Protection
01 year ago
Rebar Caps
Scratch protection guards. NOT to be used for impalement protection. Mushroom style safety caps provide limited protection from protruding rebar. Orange for increased visibility.
Available at eSafetyStore.com
- Sure grip and tapered inner ribs allow for easy installation.
- High-quality caps fit rebar #3 – #8.
- Bright orange for a high level of visibility.
- Note: Not to be used for impalement protection.
Heavyweight Navy Blue Polypropylene Coveralls with Elastic Wrists/Ankles
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Polypropylene Coveralls
Heavyweight Polypropylene Coveralls protect workers from dry particulates during rugged or dirty applications.
Available at eSafetyStore.com
- Spunbond polypropylene is strong, nonflammable and disposable.
- Coveralls feature a front zipper closure.
ANSI Class 2 Medium Weight Quilt- and Fleece-Lined Contractor Coat High Visibility Yellow
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Quilt and Fleece-Lined Coat
A long length ensures ample coverage, and a combination of fleece and quilt-lining keeps the wearer warm in moderately cold temperatures. A comfortable medium weight water- and weather-resistant coat for uncomfortable work conditions.
Available at eSafetyStore.com
- 2” silver reflective stripes on the arms and torso.
- Upper half of the lining is comfortable black polyester fleece, while the lower half is quilted black nylon. Arms are quilted, which allows for easy arm entry and removal.
- Zipper front closure with snap storm flap, elastic wrists with hook-and-loop adjustments, and a stand-up collar with stowaway hood all help keep out the cold.
- Features two outside slash pockets (one of which is a through-pocket for easy access to an inside pocket), two inside chest pockets, and one inside lower pocket with a hook-and-loop closure.
- Glove/utility rings above each slash pocket allow for convenient personal storage.
- Machine washable (maintains its level of visibility for up to 25 washings).
- Downloadable spec sheet.
- Meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 3 standards.