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Many threats exist during nighttime work, such as the odds of being struck by a vehicle or machinery. To reduce this risk, OSHA standards require employees to wear reflective apparel for visibility, even from a distance.
Safety is a priority wherever you are. So, don’t forget to pick out your new reflective apparel from All Security Equipment. We have a selection of work gear designed with reflective materials to enhance visibility, such as safety vests, high-visibility shirts, hard hats, and other duty gear.
Applications of Reflective Apparel
Reflective clothing is not only applicable to those working roadside. OSHA mandates the use of high-visibility safety apparel across many industries, such as:
Construction and Road Work
High-visibility apparel is required for workers in construction, road works and other high-risk areas. Reflective clothing, which includes vests, shirts and jackets, must have retro-reflective materials. This ensures the visibility of road construction workers from drivers even under low-light conditions.
Transportation and Trucking
Trucking operators, tow trucks and other commercial vehicle equipment operators must wear their reflective apparel when working on or near roadways.
Railroad Works
Railroad workers must adhere to the mandate of wearing reflective clothing to enhance their visibility and prevent potential accidents.
Airport Ground Crews
Airport ground personnel, particularly those on the runways and taxiways, must also wear reflective vests and apparel, as recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Utility Workers
Utility workers who work near traffic should wear their high-visibility clothing to make them visible to drivers and their co-workers.
Firemen and Emergency Responders
Flame-resistant (FR) high-visibility reflective apparel is an integral part of any fireman and emergency responder’s duty gear. Reflective jackets not only make them easily visible and identifiable but are also designed to protect them from the elements.
Linemen and Electricians
In addition to fall protection devices, duty belts, and safety gloves, electricians may be required to wear flame-resistant, high-visibility apparel, depending on the location. This is mandatory when working at night, under low light conditions, or near a major roadway and heavy traffic.
Classes of Reflective Clothing
High visibility safety apparel (HVSA) has two key components: background material and retro-reflective material.
Background material refers to the fabric that makes up the base of the garment. Retro-reflective material, like reflective tape, reflects light to its source.
Reflective clothing is classified into three different performance classes:
- Class 1: This means basic visibility in a low-risk environment. Reflective clothing is designed to have reflective surfaces and bright colors.
- Class 2: Class 2 clothing offers intermediate visibility in higher-risk areas. Garments must have longer reflective strips and should have full sleeves.
- Class3: This type of reflective apparel provides maximum visibility, which is crucial in high-risk situations. The clothing in this class must have 360-degree reflective coverage with reflective strips running along the arms and legs.
Nighttime Reflectivity on the Job Site
Reflective clothing is considered a big part of someone’s personal protective equipment (PPE) that must be worn to adhere to industry regulations. Remain visible with reflective apparel from All Security Equipment.
Visit us and view all high-visibility clothing, from public safety vests to safety shirts, rain gear, and other products. You can also contact us to learn more about our products, shipping policy, and other information.
