Untangling safety

Fhoss Technology's new high visibility Contego vest has a specialised illumination system and also prevents workers becoming trapped in equipment.

"Workers can remove their safety vests when tangled or trapped in machinery, meaning they have a better chance of avoiding injury," explains Andy Kimitri, executive chairman of Fhoss Technology and inventor of the product. "We have moved the standard anti-entanglement system found on other products from the shoulder to the front of the chest.

This reduces pressure on the shoulders where load carrying systems or heavy objects frequently cause injury or discomfort when carried." "This isn't just reflective clothing," adds Kimitri. "We have produced a light emitting reflective tape, powered by a mini rechargeable powercell, which is designed to allow 12 hours of constant usage. When light is not available the tape emits light as if it were reflecting it."