Portwest RT26 Executive Rail Vest RIS

Portwest RT26 Hi Vis Rail Vest Overview:

The Portwest RT26 Executive Rail Vest RIS is a high quality and versatile safety garment designed for railway workers and professionals working in hazardous environments. It is certified to meet the Rail Industry Standard (RIS) 3279-TOM for high visibility clothing, ensuring that it meets the strict safety standards required for railway work.

Made from durable and lightweight polyester fabric, the Executive Rail Vest features reflective tape on the body and shoulders, making it highly visible in low light conditions. The vest also has a range of practical features including a radio loop, multiple pockets, and a clear ID pocket, allowing for easy identification on the job.

The vest is designed with a comfortable and adjustable fit, featuring an elasticated waistband and adjustable straps on the sides, ensuring that it fits securely and comfortably over workwear. It is available in a range of sizes to suit different body types.

Whether you're working on the railway, in construction or any other hazardous environment, the Portwest RT26 Executive Rail Vest RIS is an essential safety garment that offers both high visibility and practical functionality. It is a reliable and durable choice for professionals who demand the very best in safety and performance.

Features and benefits:

• Front zip opening for easy access
• 4 Point break away function at the shoulders and side seams
• 7 pockets for ample storage
• Two lower patch pockets
• Phone and pen holder pocket
• Radio loop for easy clipping of a radio
• ID card holder for ID card display
• D-ring for keys or ID cards
• Complies with RIS 3279-TOM for rail industry (orange only)
• Reflective tape for increased visibility
• CE certified
• Certified to EN ISO 20471 after 50x washes

Complying to the below safety standards:

EN ISO 20471 Class 2 after 50x washes
RIS 3279-TOM Rail industry

More on EN ISO 20471 2013

EN ISO 20471 2013 specifies requirements for hi vis workwear clothing which is capable of visually signalling the user's presence. The hi vis workwear clothing is intended to provide visibility to the wearer in any light condition when viewed by operators of vehicles or other mechanized equipment during daylight conditions and under illumination of headlights in the dark.

The EN ISO 20471 2013 safety standards splits Hi Vis workwear types and groups them into three classes, with the classes dictating the minimum quantities of background and retro-reflective materials used.

CLASS 2 - Intermediate Protection Level of Hi Vis Workwear Clothing

Band of retro-reflective material shall not be less than 50mm wide.
Minimum background material 0.50m sq. Minimum retro-reflective material 0.13m sq.

Examples of Class 2 Hi-Vis products: Hi-Vis Sleeveless Vests

Here is a link to the Portwest hi vis rail vest on the manufactures website.

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