jeudi 19 juin 2014

Safety Vests For Visibility And Protection

By Ina Hunt


The main requirement in industries, organizations and families is that individuals be kept safe from harm. Utilizing safety vests is an effective method of doing just that. Employees and individuals will stay injury-free if they are highly visible to traffic or heavy machinery operators. Reflective tape will assist in helping them to be seen even in the dark of night. Buying these precautionary garments will keep insurance premiums down and personnel on the job when needed.

The specifications and standards of these garments were put into effect in June of 1999 by the International Safety Equipment Association. Their rules laid out the requirements for the wearing of this article for different levels of employment and various 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 that are used in these articles. Blue and red garments are also available for high visibility. The articles are made of a flame-resistant, very lightweight material that is easy and comfortable to wear. Inscriptions, company names and logos can be added to help identify different groups when more than one business or organization is wearing them in the same location.

Purchase other types garments with the same features. A favorite is the tee shirt style, which eliminates the need to wear anything beneath. It provides high visibility and extra protection due to the fact that individuals can be seen much better when they are turned to the side. You can also purchase bands of the same fabric to add to bicycles, strollers, and moving equipment.

These protective articles can be purchased at hardware, uniform and building supply stores. They can also be found online at various industrial equipment sites. Choose the fit and style that best suits the usage and the person who is wearing it. Always keep extras on hand in case more employees are added to the project or the work is more dangerous for others than first perceived.

Just the awareness of your employees or family members wearing this protective garments will give everyone peace of mind and reassurance that they will be seen by traffic and machinery. This visibility will also help them be identified as part of a group with the authority and tools to do a specific task or assignment.




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