If you’ve ever had to work in the rain then you know how difficult and often times unpleasant that can be. Trying to use your tools, keeping important electrical equipment dry and slippery surfaces are just some of the hazards you encounter when Mother Nature unleashes a torrent. As if all of that isn’t bad enough, having to do it...
Surveyors and Engineers often find themselves in the thick of it. Whether they’re in the middle of a remote forest area surveying for a utility company, or they’re in the middle of a busy roadway or construction site marking out pavement, surveyors and engineers always need to be safe. Unlike traditional construction workers who often wear vests strictly for purposes...
Whether you’re an event staff team or an emergency management unit, being easily recognizable is a crucial element of any job that requires quick thinking and crowds. Wearing a vibrant vest is an easy way to be seen in a crowd. However, if your team is broken down into sub-sections with their own responsibilities, it may not be helpful to...
Safety vests are used by fireman, construction, and military workers alike. When picking the right safety vest, it all falls down to visibility requirements set depending on the area where work is being done. The different class types all depend on the amount of required visible background material and reflective material. ANSI carries two kinds of vest, the class 2...
Just because you’re working outdoors this summer doesn’t mean you need to be uncomfortably hot. We have plenty of options for hot weather safety gear that will keep you cool, even when the temperature is rising. Below we examine some of the best options to keep you cool while keeping you safe on the job. Mesh is Best Perhaps you’ve...
High-visibility clothing is a type of personal protective equipment. It is worn by people who work in areas where there are moving vehicles, like airports, road construction, and accident sites. In addition to vests, there are hi-vis long-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, and rain gear available to keep you safe. Here are some reasons to wear high visibility clothing at work...
Now that we are smack dab in the middle of summer, the temperatures are at their peak. That means we’ve got to take precautions to make sure that workers who work outside remain safe and healthy. Here are some tips to keeping your employees cool while working on the job site. Dress Properly Most workers would probably love to dress...
Be Safe - Be Seen! Every individual who is working on or around a road construction site has a very important role to play when it comes to maintaining a secure and safe work area. The people working on the site as well as commuters and others passing through the area rely on the workers to keep the area safe. High visibility...
It’s not uncommon to see construction workers on a job site or roadside workers wearing orange, yellow or green neon apparel. You may have even noticed paramedics, police officers, or crossing guards wearing such types of apparel too. The reasons that they wear this type of clothing are obvious: to be clearly seen by passing motorists and operators of large equipment. This...
When thinking about issues involving being seen while working on the job site, most people tend to think about conditions where it is snowing, raining, or getting dark. On a hot clear summer, day visibility is not really an issue right? Well actually, this is not necessarily true. With the bright summer sun overhead, glare can be a real problem, making...
It’s not uncommon to see construction workers on a job site or roadside workers wearing orange, yellow or green neon apparel. You may have even noticed paramedics, police officers, or crossing guards wearing such types of apparel too. The reasons that they wear this type of clothing are obvious: to be clearly seen by passing motorists and operators of large equipment. This...