Power utility safety vests
Milwaukee Tool adds to their personal protective equipment lineup with new Arc Rated (AR) and Flame Resistant (FR) high visibility safety vests.
“Arc flashes are brighter and hotter than the sun, and capable of creating arc blast that could send metal debris flying at over 700 miles per hour,” said Zach Richman, director of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool.
“Our new AR/FR safety vests offer protection without trading off on overall comfort. Additionally, these vests are designed with storage and functionality users have demanded for years,” said Richman.
Milwaukee said its AR/FR high visibility safety vests are the first dedicated offering in power utility for personal protective equipment and are available in Category 1 woven WESTEX® DH by Miliken® DH material and a more breathable mesh anti-static GLENGUARD® material.
“NFPA 70E is the current choosing standard in regards of arc protection to help mitigate the risks of working on energized conductors. Unfortunately, current AR/FR vests help protect users at the expense of functionality and overall comfort,” said Richman.
With ten pockets, including pen pockets, a chest pocket with closure, and an internal pocket for easy access to essential items while on the job, the vests feature quick size adjustments for a better fit and durable pass-through slits for fall protection gear.
A breakaway version is available for both vests, designed with five tearaway points located on the shoulders, sides, and front that can break away when caught or snagged and are ANSI compliant.
AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 and 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vests
The AR/FR CAT. 1 Class 2 and 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vests are engineered to carry more with breathable protection and are ATSM F1506 certified and rated an ATPV of 4.1cal./cm².
AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 and 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vests
The AR/FR CAT. 1 Class 2 and 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vests are engineered to carry more and are ATSM F1506 certified and rated to an ATPV of 5.7 cal./cm². These vests are certified with NFPA 2112 for protection against flash fires and arc flash hazards.
From the power plant, through transmission and distribution, it is Milwaukee’s goal to improve reliability and productivity for linemen by offering solutions that help increase confidence on the job, said the company.
Milwaukee Tool, headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee where it was founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that offer increased productivity and unmatched durability.
