June 2023 - 35

Safety and Personal Gear
SAFETY AND PERSONAL GEAR
W
hen looking to increase
productivity, having the
right gear and taking the
right safety measures are just as
important as having the right tools
for the job. Do you have comfortable
footwear? Proper hand and
eye protection? Enough lighting?
These should not be overlooked. Flip
through the next few pages to see
some of the latest safety and personal
gear items on the market.
ADJUSTS TO ANY HEAD SIZE
The full-frame Matco Tools ForceFlex
Safety Glasses provide high-performance
vision protection that meets the ANSI Z87.1+
and CSA Z94.3 safety eyewear standards.
The patented frames adjust to any head
size, eliminating pressure points behind
the ears and at the temples and nose. This
means one pair has the custom-fit capabilities
to be worn securely and comfortably by
many technicians, which promotes compliance
and allows for easy stocking and distribution
on the mobile tool truck and in a
garage. Matco's ForceFlex Safety Glasses
resist scratches, are durable, and hold up in
the shop, while offering an ideal user experience
in flexibility, comfort, and adjustability.
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PROTECTS AGAINST
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The Blundstone Work Series Chelsea
Boot, No. 491, is a non-steel toe safety
boot designed to make a hard day on the
job a little bit easier. The 491 features
XRD in the heel strike zone and under the
ball of the foot for increased comfort and
impact protection. The black oil tanned
leather is naturally water resistant, and
the Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
outsole provides stability and slip-resistance
against organic fat, oil, and acid while
also protecting against electrical hazards
and heat up to 280 degrees F.
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WICKS AWAY WATER AND OIL
The DuraTech Renegade FLEX Duck Pants
from Dickies offer maximum mobility
through the company's FLEX fabric, active
waist, and crotch gusset. Reinforced at the
double knees, seams, multi-use pockets,
and back hems, these pants were designed
for durability and functionality. Plus, the
RepelPro finish actively wicks away water
and oil to keep workers protected. The
pants feature a relaxed, straight leg fit and
include multi-tool utility pockets and cell
phone pocket for added storage. Available
in duck brown, slate gray, and black.
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FEATURES A
POLYCARBONATE LENS
The Streamlight Waypoint 400 is a
rechargeable pistol-grip spotlight that
offers up to 1,400 lm of ultra-bright white
light with 400,000 candela and a beam
distance of 1,265m for enhanced downrange
lighting capability. The portable light
can be used as either a handheld light, or,
with its integrated stand, as a handsfree
light to illuminate an area. The light has a
run-time of three and a half hours on high
and up to 84 hours on low, and fully charges
in four hours. It features a polycarbonate
lens and is O-ring sealed. With a triggerstyle
switch for momentary or constant-on
operation, the light has a cushioned grip
handle that eliminates user hand fatigue.
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HAS A BUILT-IN
MAGNETIC CLIP
The SABER 150 Lumen Inspection
Penlight with Headband and Hat Clip,
No. ATD-80252, features two lights in one:
a 150 lm COB LED floodlight and a 150
lm SMD LED top spotlight. With a built-in
magnetic clip, the 3.7 " light rotates 360
degrees for multiple mounting options. The
light has a memory function that records
the setting after five seconds. The setting
is then recalled the next time the device
is activated. Additionally, the inspection
penlight features an impact-resistant and
lightweight aluminum housing that resists
rust and corrosion, offers a red light mode,
and has a battery indicator LED to show
charging progress. The light is rechargeable
and includes a USB Type-C charging cord.
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