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It is imperative to underscore the significance of possessing a stab protection vest that includes side protection. Without this crucial feature, you remain susceptible to sustaining serious injuries, or a potential fatal outcome, from a side penetration during an assault. All overt stab-resistant vests from Response Wear are equipped with side protection that adheres to the rigorous international National Institute of Justice (NIJ) testing standards NIJ:0115.00.and the German VPAM standard, to name a few.
Lacking side protection leaves vital organs inadequately shielded and heightens the risk of a penetrating injury, jeopardising organs like the liver, kidney, colon, and more.
When contemplating a purchase, it is essential to diligently research the product, ensuring that the stab-resistant material meets the requisite international testing standards, such as NIJ0115.00.and VPAM. Requesting certification from the manufacturer is advisable to verify the validity of the claims.
Furthermore, it is paramount to ascertain that the stab vest aligns with its intended purpose and offers comprehensive protection. Failure to adequately safeguard one's sides can have dire consequences, potentially proving fatal. Hence, reconsidering the choice of a stab vest that lacks side protection is prudent to mitigate such risks, and lessen the chances of a lawsuit in the event of supplying inadequate ppe especially when the known risk of supplying the ppe does not comply with the expectation that officers have been supplied with adequete protection of there vital organs!
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