Hi-Viz Green Construction Vest, Mesh Class 2

This green construction vest keeps ground crew visible around traffic, trucks and loaders without trapping heat. The open mesh breathes on hot days of dragging brush, and the reflective stripes pick up headlights early and late.

Who needs a vest on a tree job

Anyone on the ground near a road, a driveway with traffic, or moving equipment should be easy to spot. High viz green is the most visible color against brush, grass and gray pavement, and a Class 2 vest adds enough background and reflective material for most roadside tree work.

Flaggers and anyone working right next to fast traffic may need a higher class. Follow the traffic control plan and your employer's rules.

Mesh vests are the summer choice. When the crew is dragging brush and feeding the chipper on a hot day, a solid vest gets pulled off within the hour. A breathable vest stays on, which is the point.

Wearing it around the chipper

Loose clothing and the chipper infeed do not mix. Wear the vest closed and snug, keep it zipped or fastened, and replace any vest with torn panels or dangling straps. A breakaway style is a good choice for crew who feed the chipper often.

Wash on gentle and line dry to keep the color and stripes bright. Faded vests lose their visibility. Combine it with drop zone cones and signs for a complete work zone.

Choose a size that fits over the clothes you actually wear. An XL vest over a light jacket fits most adults, but a vest that is too large flaps and can snag on brush.