This study investigated whether the night-time conspicuity of road workers can be enhanced by positioning retroreflective strips on the moveable joints in patterns that convey varying degrees of … [Read more...] about Configuring Retroreflective Markings to Enhance the Night-Time Conspicuity of Road Workers
High Visibility Clothing
Can You See Me Now? Visibility in Work Zones at Night
37 percent of work zone fatalities occur at night. While it is important to have traffic control devices to properly warn motorists, it is also important for workers to be visible. This article … [Read more...] about Can You See Me Now? Visibility in Work Zones at Night
Impact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects
Researchers conducted a closed-course study to evaluate the impact of work zone lighting upon the ability of drivers to detect low contrast objects and workers wearing high-visibility vests. Three … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects
High Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Vestimenta de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo – Características de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad
This field guide provides contractors, field personnel, inspectors, and DOT construction engineers with guidance on characteristics of high-visibility safety apparel. This easy-to-use field reference … [Read more...] about High Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Vestimenta de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo – Características de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad