Utah Department of Transportation safety engineer Sam Grimshaw has designed a new reflective t-shirt to help workers stand out at night. The idea came to him on a late night drive home when he … [Read more...] about UDOT Engineer Develops ‘Safety T-Shirt’ for Construction Workers
Protective Clothing
Be Seen: High-Visibility Outer Garment Required When Working in Highway Rights-of-Way
A new rule generally requires Forest Service personnel working in the right-of-way of federally funded highways to wear a high-visibility outer garment meeting the requirements of the ANSI/ISEA … [Read more...] about Be Seen: High-Visibility Outer Garment Required When Working in Highway Rights-of-Way
Vest color for flaggers
The following is specified in Florida DOT's Safety and Loss Prevention Manual: "10.3.9 Safety Vests (A) All Department employees working on DOT Right of Way, regardless of the distance from the … [Read more...] about Vest color for flaggers
Kishigo S5000/S5001 Class 2 Professional High Visibility Surveyor’s Safety Vest
The Professional Surveyors vest, from ML Kishigo, is designed to exceed the demand of a highly functional surveyor's vest. It is constructed with a solid polyester front /Ultra-Cool mesh back; and … [Read more...] about Kishigo S5000/S5001 Class 2 Professional High Visibility Surveyor’s Safety Vest
ISEA: High-Vis Public Safety Vests Meet FHWA Requirements for Work Zones
Upon the request of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), the Federal Highway Administration has issued an official interpretation stating that the ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 standard, … [Read more...] about ISEA: High-Vis Public Safety Vests Meet FHWA Requirements for Work Zones