Safety Vests For Visibility And Identification

By Ina Hunt


Safety first is a main requirement for many different types of workers and volunteers. Using safety vests is one of the most inexpensive and effective means of staying injury free during many specific jobs which involve high traffic, lighting issues and heavy machinery. Purchasing these for employees will keep insurance premiums down and employees on the job.

Standards and specifications of this clothing article were put in place by the group known as the International Safety Equipment Association in June of 1999. This organization laid out the specific requirements for wearing this article for varying jobs and scenarios.

Having these articles on hand will make employees much more visible to other individuals, traffic and heavy-duty machinery. The reflecting bands will help give even more visibility during the brightest times of the day and in the evening and at night when visibility is extremely limited. These garments will also help identify individuals as being part of a distinct group. For example, PTA members who guide traffic before a meeting may wear these garments to specify that they are in charge of parking and traffic flow. A police crossing guard may use one to make him more visible to oncoming vehicles and also mark him as someone in authority.

Workers who need these safety garments include airport personnel, traffic control employees, road workers, school patrols, construction employees, warehouse workers, security guards and traffic management individuals. It is also wise for individuals who travel often to keep one of these in the trunk or storage area of their vehicles in case of engine trouble, a flat tire, or an emergency which requires traffic control after an incident or accident.

Yellow and orange are the most common colors utilized. Red and blue articles can also be purchased for high visibility. The reflective tape which is included add substantially to the effectiveness of this garment as the person can be seen at night or in the glare of the bright sun. Adding inscriptions or logos can assist in identifying members of different groups when there is more than one organization working in the same area.

Other styles with the same protective qualities can be found. The most common of these is the tee shirt style which allows high visibility when the individuals wearing them turn to the side. Bands of this same protective fabric can be added to wheeled equipment, strollers and other items which require high visibility.

These protective items can be found at uniform, hardware and building supply venues. They can also be located online at various industrial supply sites. Select the style that best fits the usage and the individuals who will be wearing the clothing article.

Just knowing that your employees or loved ones will be wearing this type of garment will give management and families peace of mind. They will be made visible to traffic, other employees or individuals who may not otherwise see them, and identify them as part of a significant group that is on a specific assignment or job.




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