5 Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests for Your Employees

Every year there are almost 3 million workplace injuries across the country, they range in severity but many could be prevented altogether by implementing just a few more safety measures. One of the easiest ways to increase safety is wearing safety vests.

Workplace safety clothing can often be overlooked in many situations because employers don't have a clear vision of how these simple additions could benefit their company.

Safety vests aren't just for construction sites (though they are important there too!), we've created a guide to the top five benefits wearing safety vests will bring to your job site!

1. HIGH VISIBILITY

The most obvious benefit of wearing workplace safety clothing is the increased visibility it gives employees. Each piece of clothing is made of bright colors and has added reflective accents that help employees be seen from long distances.

This is helpful for those working in high-traffic areas so every driver can see them as they move closer. But it also helps you to keep track of employees on a large work site as you can pinpoint their vests even when not close. It also helps each employee be more aware of their surroundings and other coworkers.

Bright colors of safety vests are easily identifiable, making every employee safer when they wear them.

2. EASILY IDENTIFIABLE TO EVERYONE

It's not often that you see someone wearing a safety vest out and about in their leisure time. They have a reputation of being used by professionals who are on the job and are, therefore, taken very seriously.

A safety vest acts as a kind of badge to show professionalism and easily identify who is working on the site.

There are also safety vest features that can help visitors know who can help them with their specific requests. Name tags or job titles can be added to the vests to help identify team members and responsibilities. It's a quick way to make sure everyone knows who each other is and how they can help.

3. PROMOTES SAFE PRACTICE MINDSET

There is something to be said for getting your whole company into a mindset of safety and following the correct protocols to avoid problems and accidents. A lot of building safety is trying to keep it at the forefront of every employee's mind.

When everyone is wearing these extra clothing pieces, it helps to create a safe work environment.

Every time one of these vests is seen it's a reminder that there are dangerous aspects around and that everyone needs to be extra cautious as they perform their tasks. The unspoken reminder can do wonders for creating habits and routines that are without issue.

4. ADDS COMFORT

Working conditions where safety vests are helpful and needed often come with other potential problems. They often aren't the comfortable, temperature-controlled environments many office workers enjoy. Instead, employees can be exposed to the elements and often be too cold or too hot.

A safety vest is a perfect solution to make sure everyone is as comfortable as possible, no matter what the conditions are.

It can easily fit over any coats or jackets an employee needs to wear to keep warm. But in the summer months, it's not enough to add a lot of heat onto the employee as well. It can also be a good waterproof choice to keep the employee dry as well!  

5. PROMOTES BRAND IDENTITY

Not only can you print team names and ID badges onto your safety vests, but you can also print your company's logo and branding as well. These safety clothing items are a great way to sneak in a little bit more branding!

One of the best ways to grow your company and develop more business is to have a strong brand identity. This means that when a potential customer sees your branding, they know what they can expect and can come to trust your reputation. In order to strengthen that brand identity, it needs to be as visible as possible at all times. Safety vests to the rescue!

Wearing safety vests is a great way to accomplish a lot of goals every workplace should have, mainly creating an environment that prevents accidents and injuries. It's a simple step that has a huge impact.  

If you're interested in seeing some of your safety vest options or other safety gear for the workplace, contact us today!