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safety vest

A high-visibility safety vest, typically worn for protection in hazardous environments.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F9BA
Version
Emoji 12
Category
Subcategory

Tags

emergencysafetyvest

Platform Meanings

Apple
On Apple devices, this emoji appears as a bright yellow or orange reflective safety vest with black straps, commonly associated with construction or roadwork.
Google
Google's version shows a similar fluorescent safety vest, emphasizing its use in occupational safety and visibility.
Twitter
Twitter displays the vest in a vivid yellow with reflective stripes, symbolizing caution, safety protocols, or frontline work.
Unicode Official
The Unicode Consortium defines this emoji as 'safety vest', representing personal protective equipment used to enhance visibility in low-light or dangerous conditions.

Introduction

The 🦺 Safety Vest emoji depicts a high-visibility garment worn to ensure the wearer is easily seen in potentially hazardous situations. It is commonly used by construction workers, traffic controllers, emergency responders, and others working in environments where visibility is critical for safety. This emoji can convey themes of caution, protection, occupational safety, or awareness of risk. In digital communication, it may be used to highlight the importance of safety measures, reference frontline or essential workers, or even metaphorically suggest being 'on duty' or prepared for challenges. It was added to Unicode 12.0 in 2019 and has since been adopted across major platforms with consistent visual representation emphasizing its bright, reflective nature.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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