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Pros & Cons Of Safety Vests

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Safety vests are most commonly used at places of work which contain an element of danger that requires safety precautions. This can include, for instance, railway maintenance workers, building construction site workers or individuals involved in crowd control. Safety vests also provide personal protection when riding a small vehicle, or other times when visibility is imperative. The vests come in many forms and colors, dependant on the specific requirement of a situation.

High Visibility

The main purpose of safety vests is to provide high visibility. This enables others to see the wearer easily in adverse weather conditions, enabling her to stay safer. Illuminous colors and reflective materials are used to make up the vests. Specific colours or styles are often used to suit the type of activity taking place to enable the individuals to stand out from their surroundings.

Additional Benefits

Safety vests can also provide additional protection and warmth. Some safety vests contain padding which can protects from injury when the user falls or is hit by an object. The additional warmth can also be essential when the vest is being used at night or in adverse weather conditions.

Increased Weight

The increased weight that a safety vest provides can be a negative. Some safety vests contain a large amount of padding, which can slow movement and result in expending more energy. This can also be a problem in hot conditions, as overheating can become an issue.

Movement Obstruction

Many types of safety vests can obstruct movement. Larger vests can prevent movement of limbs in a regular manner due to the bulky nature of the padding around the arms and chest. Vests with arms can also prevent certain hand movement, which makes tasks which require dexterity more difficult. Smaller vests can often blow around someone if used in outdoor situations. This can result in the vest becoming trapped and preventing movement, which can be dangerous.



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