REFLECTIVE SAFETYGEAR

Keeping Your Crew Safe

Reflective SafetyGear is a Tool ofSafety.

Reflective Safety Gear

The reflective aspects of safety gear were added tomake safety gear stand out during low-light situationsand at night.

As a safety standard, protective clothing with reflectivestrips should be mandatory for all jobs. In the daytime,the bright colors help to keep workers safe, and as thesun begins to set, the reflectiveness of the strips helpequipment operators, drivers, bicyclists and pedestriansto identify workers.

When should youwear reflectivesafety gear?

When should youwear reflective safetygear?

The obvious answer is at night, and since many statesdo highway construction at night, the safety of thoseworkers becomes paramount.

However, reflective safety equipment should also bemandatory during the day because the quality of lightcan change. Early mornings and evenings are timeswhen lighting may not be enough for brightly coloredclothing alone to keep people safe.

What aboutPedestrians?

Reflective safety gear is important for pedestrians, too.

If you jog, ride a bike, or walk the dog early in themorning or in the evening, then reflective safety gearshould become part of your uniform. Children whowalk to school or ride bikes should also wear reflectivesafety gear.

Reflective SafetyGear Options

Reflective Safety GearOptions

The primary piece of reflective safety gear is a yellow ororange work vest.

They come in a variety of styles, including standardpedestrian vests and those with additional striping thatwork well in high-risk work areas. They increase visibilitywhile still being easily foldable for on-the-go storage.

Reflective safety tape can also be added to hats andother articles to add reflectivity.

For more information aboutreflective safety gear call the experts at Florida Transcor(800) 766-7604

or visitwww.fltranscor.com