For many careers, visibility is a very important element for
the safety of workers. Especially for work based outdoors, high visibility is
often what stands between safe, cautious work and accidents waiting to happen.
Depending on your career and job site, you must consider certain aspects of your
work in choosing what high-visibility apparel is right for the job.
First, you should know which category
your work falls under; if it is low risk or very high risk or somewhere in
between. Having a gauge of where you career falls will help narrow down which
apparel would be the most appropriate for the work that you do. The clothing
classes specify if vests, full sleeves, pants, or other accessories will be
required. Features to consider include color, material, and technology.
The color of your high-visibility apparel is one of the most
important features of the gear. The fluorescent shades of yellow, orange, red,
and green aren’t typically found in nature and are, therefore, essential to
setting workers apart from environmental backgrounds. For roadway workers, they
also shine brightly against the lights of oncoming traffic, helping drivers see
people working nearby.
You should also consider the material of your
high-visibility gear as certain materials are more efficient than others to
specific careers. Flame-resistant materials would be essential for workers who
handle equipment related to electrical or chemical industries.
Temperature-sensitive materials would be beneficial for outdoor-based
industries in order to provide insulation in colder weather and facilitate
airflow in the heat.
The technology in high-visibility apparel enhances the
effectiveness of the fluorescent colors and material. Reflective technology
ensures full visibility in both low light and daytime conditions. Specifically,
for outdoor and roadwork, reflective technology that shines against car lights
and wraps around the front and back of the clothing are enhancements that increase
safety.
Chesapeake
Uniform
has been providing uniform rental services for over 30 years
to the following areas:
- Maryland
- Delaware
- Washington DC
- Southern Pennsylvania
- Northern Virginia
We pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the
most competitive prices thanks to our national affiliation with
ApparelMaster®.
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