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Work-Site Safety Gear — The PodX™ vs. Milwaukee, 3M, Honeywell, Klein & Pyramex
Equip crews with ANSI-certified hard-hats, high-visibility vests, impact gloves, and rechargeable scene-lights engineered by The PodX for construction, utility, and industrial maintenance. Expand each question below to see how our gear out-protects and out-lasts the big brands—while trimming total job-site spend.
What ANSI class do The PodX hard-hats carry?
All helmets are ANSI Z89.1-2020 Type I, Class E (20 kV) for electrical environments—matching 3M™ H-700 and beating many Class C vented caps.
Are the hi-vis vests rated for daylight & night work?
Yes—Bright-Guard 360° vests meet ANSI 107-2020 Class 2/3 with 2″ 3M™ Scotchlite™ retroreflective tape plus fluorescent Oxford mesh.
Glove cut level vs. Milwaukee Demolition Glove?
The PodX Grip-Max 5 glove hits ANSI A5 / EN388 4544, Milwaukee Demolition lists A3; Honeywell Rig Dog CR is A4.
Do PodX scene-lights meet OSHA minimum 5 fc task lighting?
Safe-Beam 4000 floods 4 000 lm for 8 hrs—delivering 6–8 fc at 10 ft radius, verified with Extech lux meter.
Battery platform compatibility?
Scene-lights & helmet lamps run on USB-C Li-ion packs (replaceable) vs. Milwaukee MX Fuel proprietary or Klein KTB packs.
Helmet suspension comfort comparison?
Six-point ratchet with medical-grade silicone sweatband—3M H-700 uses plastic brow pad; Pyramex Ridgeline six-point is EVA foam.
Dielectric earmuff NRR?
Quiet-Shield 28 earmuffs post 28 dB NRR, matching 3M Peltor X4A and beating Honeywell Leightning L1 (25 dB).
Does the sleeve shirt meet NFPA 70E PPE Cat 2?
Yes—8.9 cal/cm² arc rating, CAT 2, ASTM F1506 compliant; Milwaukee’s GRIDIRON® shirts are non-FR.
Fall-protection harness approvals?
Secure-Climb H200 is ANSI Z359.11 and CSA Z259.10 certified, 5 000 lb dorsal D-ring—matching 3M™ DBI-SALA ExoFit X100.
Hi-vis vest pocket layout?
Two mic tabs, radio chest pocket, clear ID window, tablet pouch—Milwaukee Type R vest lacks tablet pocket.
Do PodX gloves use touchscreen fingers?
Yes—conductive carbon-dip thumb & index on every grip model.
Hard-hat UV degradation indicator?
Color-change UV decal signals replacement after 3 yr/UV dose; Klein helmets rely on date code only.
Headlamp lumens & runtime?
400 lm flood, 200 lm spot, 10-hr high / 30-hr low—Milwaukee USB Beacon 600 lm but 4-hr high runtime.
Glove touchscreen compatibility?
Capacitive thread tips on three fingers work with phone & tablet screens in wet or dry conditions.
Is vest fabric rip-stop?
Yes—150 D rip-stop polyester resists tears 3× better than plain-weave mesh.
Warranty length?
24-month no-quibble on PPE, 5-yr on lighting electronics—Milwaukee & 3M PPE carry 12 months.
Replacement parts stocked?
Sweatbands, suspension kits, lamp batteries ship in 48 hrs from Reno, NV DC.
Packed weights vs. competitors?
Hard-hat 12.4 oz (w/o lamp) vs. 3M H-700 14 oz; hi-vis vest 6.2 oz vs. Milwaukee 7.8 oz.
Compliance documentation?
Downloadable ANSI/CE certificates & SDS for reflective tape adhesives.
Price snapshot (June 2025, per unit)
PodX Class E hard-hat: $26.95; 3M H-700: $31.99; Milwaukee BOLT Type C: $39.97.
Bulk pack availability?
Case of 20 helmets or 50 vests with palletized freight—volume tier save up to 18 %.
Custom logo service?
Pad-print 1- to 4-color logos on helmets & vests in 3 days (minimum 24 pcs).
TAA-compliant SKUs?
Gov-Series PPE line is fully TAA & BAA compliant—certs included.
Same-day shipping cutoff?
Orders before 2 p.m. PST ship same-day from our Sparks, NV fulfillment center.
Bottom line — why choose The PodX work-site safety gear?
ANSI-certified protection, longer runtime lighting, better cut-level gloves, faster turnaround, and up to 30 % lower price than brand-name PPE—backed by a two-year no-quibble warranty.
Work-Site Safety PPE & Lighting | The PodX™
Protect crews and boost productivity with ANSI-certified hard-hats, Class 2/3 hi-vis vests, A5 cut-resistant gloves, fall-arrest harnesses, and rechargeable 4 000-lumen site lights. Designed in California and stocked for same-day shipping, The PodX™ safety line delivers longer runtime, lighter weight, and lower total cost than Milwaukee®, 3M™, and Guardian®—all backed by a 24-month no-quibble warranty.