Last month, a SafeWork NSW inspector shut down a Penrith construction site after three workers were issued non-compliant hi vis vests. The issue? Cheap velcro closures that wore down after six weeks of use, leaving vests hanging open and failing AS/NZS 4602.1 requirements for fully secured high-vis gear. One worker had already had his vest […]
Stay Safe & Stylish: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Hi Vis Vest with Zip A morning crew on a Sydney road‑work site was called to clear a stalled truck. The senior traffic controller reached for his high‑visibility vest, but the snaps were rusted and the garment wouldn’t close over his tool‑belt. He fumbled, […]
Why a Hi‑Vis Vest with Zip Is the Ultimate Safety Gear: Benefits, Buying Guide & Top Picks for 2024 A site supervisor once let a crew head out to a night‑time road‑work zone in standard, pull‑over hi‑vis jackets. Mid‑shift a gust blew the back flap open, the reflective tape sagged, and a passing driver barely saw […]