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Construction of any kind is a dangerous activity. But pair that with heights and poor visibility, it can be an exponentially hazardous situation. Fortunately, the market offers an array of comfortable, wearable devices that add to the layers of protection sought by workers and their project team members.
Snap-On Leg Lanyard Internal Shock Absorber
Shock-absorbing lanyards are a must-have for any construction worker laboring at altitudes. Why sacrifice comfort when you can find one that’s not only ANSI tested and OSHA compliant but also easy to wear during a long day’s work? U.S. safety gear manufacturer Palmer Safety offers a 6-foot, single-leg shock absorbing lanyard. It’s made with durable, lightweight yet high-strength polyester webbing with two heavy-duty, double-locking gates for maximum security.
KwikSafety Cobra 30-Foot Self-Retracting Lifeline
There should never be a worry about tripping or getting tangled in this OSHA-approved self-retracting lifeline made by KwikSafety. Respected as a fall protection guardian, this lifeline has a 3/16-inch, non-fraying stainless steel cable that easily retracts into its heavy-duty protective aluminum housing, and it has a textured grip for easy handling.
KwikSafety’s instant-locking technology and quick brake system offers every construction worker easy integration with any type of D-Ring harness and safety anchor strap. Its steel strap hook is self-locking (no rollout required). Both the 30-foot and 20-foot Cobra SRLs promise an average arresting force of 900 pounds.
This product is ideal for ironworkers, steelworkers, engineers, inspectors, industrial painters and others.
Guardian Angel Hands-Free, Multi-Mountable Safety Light
Staying visible is essential to staying safe on the jobsite. Guardian Angel’s wearable 18-high-output-LEDs keep you visible for 5-plus miles, and its 360-degree design ensures you’re seeable from all sides. This device features 4 green and 4 yellow LEDs on the front, 4 green and 4 yellow LEDs on the rear, a single white work light and a white top light. And all that light is packed into a 6.98 x 4.76 x 2.54 cm package that secures in seconds to your helmet or hard hat.
The Guardian Angel Elite Series hi-vis work light functions in any weather conditions, with a shell that’s IP68 rated – meaning it’s waterproof, dust proof and shock proof. It has been drop tested from 500 feet and recharges within as little as 2 hours, running on a single charge for up to 150 hours. The Guardian Angel Elite Series Safety light is easy to turn on and off, with a one-tap emergency mode for situations when you need to make your position known.
COOLJOB Safety Goggles Over Glasses
Construction workers who wear prescription eyeglasses and are searching for uber-comfortable safety goggles will want to try COOLJOB safety goggles over their everyday eyewear. ANSI Z87+ certified for superior protection, COOLJOB safety goggles offer exceptional impact resistance and full-side protection. And they’re scratch resistant, preventing annoying and distracting scratches that always seem to line up with your direct line of sight.
With an anti-fog coating and wide-angle design, you can enjoy clear, unobstructed vision and excellent light transmission throughout the day. Protruding approximately 5 mm, these goggles are designed to be worn over prescription glasses, making them an excellent choice for those who need to protect both their eyes and eyewear. Integrated ventilation channels guarantee air flow to prevent fogging and ensure clear vision.
Built from lightweight and durable polypropylene, the frame is both feather-light and robust. The soft dual-injected rubber edges comfortably conform to your face, providing high levels of dust and debris protection without causing discomfort.
