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    Sep-29-2008

    Do I Need a Break-Away High Visibility Vest?

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    Not necessarily.  Like most safety questions, this conundrum is difficult to answer due to variables.  Every situation is unique.

    However, if you happen to work in an environment with machines that grab loose clothing and mess you up do some damage, you may want to consider a break-away style hi-vis vest.  An example of this would be a wood chipper, or your sink’s garbage disposal.  If you’re going to be directing traffic all day, you may not need one.

    However, it doesn’t hurt.  Having a break-away vest is not going to be a bad investment if you happen to get one.

    The only time we would recommend not getting one is if you have portly gentleman on your crew that wants to rip the vest off everyday after his shift. ugh.

    On a side note, a break-away high visibility vest is an ideal costume for a  stripping construction worker. Dudes need not apply.

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