Description
When operating helicopters to shipboard heliports and offshore helidecks, Heliport Deck Assistants or Helideck Assistants need to be clearly identifiable by the helicopter pilot(s).
This Hi-Vis HDA Vest conforms to ISO 20471 Class 1 Superior standards. To make the vest more flexible for use, the HDA patches are removable. The patches are fixed to the vest using secure Velcro® to prevent them becoming loose during helicopter operations.
The vest has been tailored be a more comfortable, every day waistcoat with deeper arm holes, providing great access to the two front pockets; it also has a contoured fit around the hips. It is made from 100% polyester, with coloured trim and high visibility reflective tape. The vest should aways be worn with the front zip fastened. The vest is made from recycled polyester and is not flame or fire resistant.
We also supply Hi-vis vests for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO); see PPE-0925.
Key Features
- ISO 20471:2013 + A1:2016 (Class 1) tested & certified
- Removable Velcro® ‘HDA’ patches:
- Front (small patch on left chest)
- Back (large patch on centre back)
- ID Pocket
- Deeper arm holes
- 2 Front, bellowed storage pockets
- Scooped sides allowing easy pocket access
- Mobile radio/phone pocket
- Double pen pocket with D-ring
- 2 front bellowed storage pockets
- ID pocket with window, top opening with hook & loop tab
- Retromax high visibility reflective tape on waist and shoulders
- Fabric: EcoViz® recycled polyester, 120 GSM
- Colours:
- Hi-Vis yellow
- Hi-Vis orange
- Trim: Grey
- Front fastener: Zip
- Fire resistance: Not flame or fire resistant
- Sizes (inches):
- Small: 33 – 36
- Medium: 36 – 39.5
- Large: 39.5 – 42.5
- XLarge: 42.5 – 45.5
- XXLarge: 45.5 – 48.5
- XXXLarge: 48.5 – 52
NB Actual appearance of vest may vary, depending on availability at time of ordering.
