Recent Study by 3M Reveals Not All Safety Gear is Created Equal, Workers May be at Risk
- May 12, 2014
Think you're safe at work? Think again! A recent insdustry study by 3M shows that 1 in 3 high visibility safety garments that are marketed as ANSI Class 2 compliant do NOT meet the standard ANSI Class 2 reflectivity requirements. Check out informative and surprising video below.
Yes, that's correct - one in three garments that were tested failed to meet the proper brightness requirements to be categorized as ANSI 107-2010 Level 2 brightness.
In other words, yourself, or one out of every three co-workers (or employees) could be much more likely to suffer from an injury on the job site.
Based on 79 different garments purchased via multiple avenues on the open market, 33% failed to meet ANSI 107 brightness standards when tested by a third party.
Ensure and demand the utmost safety for yourself, your co-workers and your employees with 3M Scotchlite reflective materials. HiVis Supply has a full range of work safety gear equipped with 3M reflective striping at guaranteed everyday low prices.
Yes, that's correct - one in three garments that were tested failed to meet the proper brightness requirements to be categorized as ANSI 107-2010 Level 2 brightness.
In other words, yourself, or one out of every three co-workers (or employees) could be much more likely to suffer from an injury on the job site.
Based on 79 different garments purchased via multiple avenues on the open market, 33% failed to meet ANSI 107 brightness standards when tested by a third party.
Ensure and demand the utmost safety for yourself, your co-workers and your employees with 3M Scotchlite reflective materials. HiVis Supply has a full range of work safety gear equipped with 3M reflective striping at guaranteed everyday low prices.
