By Samuel Rapley 14/11/2016

Under: PPE and Workwear

Staying Safe and Seen: Hard Hat Illumination

Visibility is critical when there are vehicles operating on site. In 2015/16, there were 27 fatalities in the workplace caused by victims being struck by moving vehicles - 20% of all workplace fatalities (HSE statistics). Poor visibility makes it much harder for vehicle operators to spot colleagues. The human eye responds best to bright and contrasting objects: enhancing the contrast between an employee and their environment allows drivers to see them sooner and more easily.

High visibility clothing, including vests, jackets and trousers, should always be worn in low light conditions and must be regularly cleaned to keep them effective. However, visibility doesn't have to be confined to below the shoulders: hard hat illumination adds another layer of safety for the worker. Employees may sometimes be partially obscured to drivers perhaps behind equipment - hard hat illumination adds extra visibility at the most observable point: the head.

At Enfield Safety, we're always on the lookout of for innovative products to make our customers safer. Visilite from the hard hat experts at JSP does exactly that. The hard hat illumination system increases worker visibility without dazzling colleagues. During rigorous testing, Visilite remained visible for up to 50 metres and can also withstand wet weather and conditions between -10 and +50 degress celsius. These simple but potentially life-saving devices can be fitted to our range of EVO 2/3/4/5 helmets. 

Visilite Key Features

• 50m Visibility - Independently tested for luminous intensity, visibility in darkness and flash rate.
• Easy secure fit - Simply clip onto the sides and rear of the safety helmet. Quick release for replacement or USB charging.
• USB rechargeable - Easily rechargeable with a USB charging supply; PC, Mains or Car. Can be charged while fitted to the helmet. Micro USB calbe supplied
• Flexible fibre optic - Ultra flexible, durable clear fibre optic withstands knock and scrapes. 
• Durable - The clips and main housing are made from highly durable ABS. The main housing is sealed to protect against dust and dirt.
• Adverse weather - Visilite is splash proof making it suitable for use in wet weather conditions. It has an operating Temperature Range of: +50 to -10 degrees celsius (14 and 122 degrees farenheit).

Talk to a member of our team today about keeping your team safe and seen with Visilite.