Hi-Vis Safety Vest
A light fluorescent vest with reflective bands that keeps you visible when brush-cutting near roads, tracks, footpaths or shared gardens.
In short:A high-visibility vest is a cheap way to make sure drivers, walkers and helpers see you while you're cutting — important because a brush cutter can throw stones 15 m or more and drowns out approaching traffic. For roadside work, choose a vest certified to EN ISO 20471, which sets the area of fluorescent and reflective material (class 2 is typical for vests). The product on our link has only a US listing, so check the certification before buying.
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Pros
- Cheap, light and quick to put on
- Makes you visible to drivers and walkers
- Fits over any jacket
Cons
- Doesn't protect against anything except not being seen
- Only a US listing on our link — check certification
Why wear hi-vis?
When the engine’s running you can’t hear a car, a cyclist or a neighbour approaching — and they may not realise that a brush cutter throws stones and debris well beyond the person holding it. A fluorescent vest with reflective bands makes you obvious from a distance, in daylight and headlights.
What to look for
For work beside a road, choose a garment certified to EN ISO 20471, the high-visibility standard. It sets minimum areas of fluorescent background and retroreflective tape, graded in classes; class 2 is typical for vests. Uncertified “hi-vis” vests may be fine in a garden but aren’t acceptable for roadside work. The product on our link only has a US listing, so check its label before relying on it.
Working near people
Hi-vis is no substitute for keeping a safe distance: keep everyone at least 15 m away, stop the engine if someone approaches, and use warning signs on verges and paths. More in brush cutter safety tips.
Complete the kit
Wear it over a forestry jacket or your normal work clothes, with eye, face and hearing protection — see the best safety gear for brush cutting.
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