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Safety, Comfort and Flexibility with Multi-Purpose HiVis Jackets.

Jan 27, 2015

Safety is always a priority when it comes to work. Some may like it, some may not. The fact is, the safer you are, the less likely you are to run the risk of serious injury or death in the workplace. OSHA has setup guidelines for ANSI class safety regulations and manufacturers strive to meet these needs in order to keep you protected on the job.

Some manufacturers, however, have gone above and beyond in adding more than just safety to their lineup - they've designed safety gear that provides comfort, flexibility and multi-purpose use through the different seasons. This includes winter wear that doubles as rainwear, jackets with detachable sleeves that can be utilized as a vest, and more. Let's take a look at a few of the interesting innovations that can keep you safe and comfortable due to their multi-purpose high visibility designs.

Viking Journeyman 6400 Trizone 3-in-1 Thermal Jacket

This jacket features a 3-in-1 all season safety design and is made from heavy duty 300D polyester with PVC backed fabric to resist tears. This is an ANSI Class 2 jacket with detachable hood that can be added or removed as necessary and a inner fleece liner that can be used for colder weather. Learn more about the Viking 6400 Thermal Jacket now.

GSS Safety 8503 7-in-1 ANSI Clas 3 Waterproof Parka

That's correct, 7-in-1! Quite impressive. It can literally be worn 7 different ways, as hivis or black, as a jacket, a vest, and more. This parka is designed for use during any season, in any situation. Made from 300-denier Oxford with PU coated shell and sealed seams, it's sure to keep you warm and dry when the weather begins to act up. Learn more about the GSS 7-in-1 Jacket now.

ML Kishigo JS135 2-in-1 Safety Jacket

ML Kishigo is known for their high quality work wear. This one features a very simple yet very effective design. It's basically a safety jacket with a removable hoodie liner that can be worn alone or left in the jacket as an insulator. The JS135 is ANSI Class 3 compliant and features unique reflective striping and a ventilated rear flap for additional comfort and protection from heat build-up. Learn more about the ML Kishigo JS135 Jacket now.

Tough Duck FR Kermel 3-in-1 Parka

This highly durable FR safety parka is ANSI Class 3 compliant and is made from a 6.4 oz. GlenGuard outer layer with a bonded FR polyurethane membrane. It features a detachable hood and is surely one of the most warm & durable FR parkas available anywhere. This jacket is designed to be worn with the Tough Duck FA6311B knit liner, and is loaded with features. Learn more about the Tough Duck FR Kermel Parka now.

As always, we carry a large selection of innovative safety jackets including winter jackets, windbreakers and rain gear. Check out our large selection of brand name high visibility safety jackets today and save with our everyday low prices.

The Basics of Surveying

Nov 14, 2012

Surveying is defined as the art, science, and technology of detecting the relative position of points at, above, or below the surface of the earth; or establishing such points. Ultimately, a surveyor determines land boundaries. They also determine boundaries of roads to be built, help make sure skyscrapers are being erected vertically and measure airports so that the runways are perfectly aligned and smooth. Land surveying is commonly, and comically, referred to as the world's second-oldest profession.

Surveyors also map:

- topography of land for engineering design
- establish elevations of home sites for flood insurance
- perform title surveys for real estate transactions
- certify that structures are built according to design
- lay out buildings and subdivisions
- map river bottoms for dredging
- lay out photo control for aerial photography and photogrammetry
- write legal descriptions to describe pieces of property
- map and layout corridors for tunnels, roads, airports, pipelines, cellular networks and railroads

Being a surveyor means having a full understanding of the inexactness, uncertainty, and variable nature of measurement. This creates the professional attitude needed to constantly seek new evidence, and consequently a higher probability of approaching the truth or proving something with confidence. As an analyst of both measurement data and boundary location evidence, the surveyor is in a position to develop a keen sensitivity to the importance of finding and applying the truth.

HiVis Supply is a reseller of high visibility apparel including: ANSI approved clothing, safety vests, traffic vests, incident command vests, specialty vests, survey vests, high visibility t-shirts, high visibility jackets, sweatshirts, coats, windbreakers and rainwear.

HiVis Supply for all of your High Visibility Needs!

Nov 14, 2012

HiVis Supply is a reseller of high visibility apparel including ANSI approved clothing as well as a variety of hi-visibility traffic safety vests and incident command vests. We also carry high visibility jackets, windbreakers and rainwear. Our online store gives you access to the top brands including 3A Safety, ML Kishigo, Vinatronics, Cornerstone, Safety Gear USA, and Utility Pro Wear.

We're proud to offer high visibility apparel for a variety of job duties like roadside construction, manufacturing, plant assembly, mining, surveying, forestry, power generator construction, shipyard construction, warehouse and facility maintenance, utilities department, sewer maintenance, electrical line construction, wind energy construction, ethanol and oil refinery and many others.

HiVis Supply offers great savings and product selection for helping you maintain a safe and OSHA/ANSI compliant work environment.

Thanks for your support in 2010. If you're new to HiVis Supply, we look forward to partnering with you in 2011! Be safe and highly visible!

3 Ways to Prepare for Winter Drivers - Part 2 - The Pedestrians

Nov 14, 2012

In last week's installment, we talked about preparing for winter road conditions as a driver, including maintenance on your vehicle, and mental preparation for a hazardous environment.

We all know that driving in winter is challenging. But what can you do as a roadside worker, construction worker, flagger, crosswalk guard, bicyclist or pedestrian to keep yourself out of harm's way?

1. Cyclists - Make sure your bike head and seatlights are in working order. These lights must be working properly and cover north, south, east and western exposures, and bright enough to be seen in tough conditions. Get a mirror and reflectors, both are inexpensive and useful. Remember to ride against traffic so you can react to what's happening ahead of you, and most of all, always don hi-visibility gear such as safety vests, signal lights and armbands.

2. Pedestrians - Use sidewalks whenever possible and take off your earphones, or at least lower the volume so you can hear the ambient noise around you. Use crosswalks and wait for signal hands to change before entering the roadway. And, as with cyclists, walk towards oncoming traffic for the ability to make quick self-preservation decisions. If you walk regularly, there are hi-vis t-shirts and mesh safety vests for warmer weather, and fluorescent sweatshirts, even hivis parkas with retro-reflective material and reflective stripes for you die-hards who will walk and workout in the most extreme conditions.

3. Flaggers, Construction Workers and Roadside Workers - As we've said before, he key to staying safe is staying visible. Hi Vis clothing, hi-vis apparel, high-visibility jackets, pants and accessories are the absolute best way to keep safe during the winter months. Flaggers are your first line of defense if you're a part of of roadside construction crew, but who's going to defend the flaggers? By simply being on the road, you're at the mercy of vehicles, no matter how safe you act or work, but you absolutely must be seen in high visibility clothing and hi vis accessories. And, depending on the speed of the vehicles near or around you, you may need a different class of hi-vis safety vest, or high-vis jacket.

Check out safety vests, Hivis apparel, hi-vis accessories, and traffic safety apparatus at HiVis Supply. The holidays are here, and you need to stay safe while at work or out on the roadways.