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If you work in an industry where visibility is top priority, you'll probably need to wear a high-visibility  T-shirt. The following is a list of things to consider when choosing a shirt that's best for your needs. ANSI Class Most hi-viz T-shirts fall into ANSI class 2 or 3. This means the shirts adhere to strict visibility standards and offer specific levels of visibility...

Whether you are a railroad worker, a construction worker, a project manager, or emergency personnel who is responding to a collision, working in adverse conditions can be dangerous. In order to do your job properly, you need to keep yourself, your team, and onlookers safe. When you are working under inclement conditions such as hail, heavy rains, and snow, it can...

Safety apparel for the workplace is included in the extensive range of personal protective equipment or PPE. PPE is designed to protect the worker and covers people who work inside and outside and under all conditions. There are extensive guidelines for this equipment that can greatly reduce accidents. Here are some of the different types of safety apparel. Visibility Visibility is...

Many types of jobs pose specific hazards to workers on site. Construction workers, roadside workers, emergency personnel, and others are constantly being placed in potentially dangerous situations while they’re doing their job. Whether they’re dealing with heavy equipment, are working from extreme heights, or are being exposed to roadside hazards, these workers need to be equipped with the proper gear...

The top causes of fatalities from construction workplace accidents are falls, electrocution, being struck by an object, and being caught in-between objects. These accidents can be greatly reduced with better safety procedures including making sure the workers are wearing safety apparel appropriate to the job. Here are some ways to prevent these accidents. Falls Most construction-related deaths and serious injuries are caused by falls...

Whether you work in construction, emergency services, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, at some point  you are going to have to work in inclement weather. These tips will help ensure you work as safely as possible. Wear the Right GearYou won't be focusing on the task at hand if you are wet and miserable. Proper rain gear should be layered. If it's...

Out of all the jobs out there, those in the construction industry are among the most dangerous. Whether you’re in the trenches, on the road, or up a scaffold, you need to take all the pr ecautions necessary to make sure you’re constantly protected. Falls, electrical shocks, and collisions are just some of the things that can happen while on...

Being in the construction industry can be very rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of unique dangers that pose a ri  sk to workers every day. In particular, roadside construction workers face even greater threats because of their location. With motorists zooming by at all times, roadside contraction workers must deal with the potential of being struck...

Anything can happen on the job, especially for those who are in the construction industry. Injuries happen all the time, and many times these situations can be avoided if certain safety precautions had been followed. While various injuries occur on occasion, eye injuries can be particularly difficult to deal with. About 300,000 Americans are forced to head to the ER every...

When it’s frigidly freezing outdoors and your job takes place outside, having hi-vis clothing on is the only way to go when it comes to ensuring the ultimate in safety and comfort while on the job. No matter what season it happens to be, it’s critical to ensure maximum visibility. But in the winter, additional layers of clothing are necessary...