Objectives of this investigation were: 1) To measure the level of importance currently associated with various road construction worker safety measures and PPE )personal protective equipment). 2) To … [Read more...] about Road Construction Market Investigation
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Be Seen, Stay Safe: ANSI Sets the Standard for High-Visibility Clothing
Construction crews along roads and highways are sometimes exposed to the hazards of not being seen by motorists and others. This "low visibility" is dangerous and can be potentially fatal. Until … [Read more...] about Be Seen, Stay Safe: ANSI Sets the Standard for High-Visibility Clothing
High Visibility Garments for Use in Work Zones
The increase in accidents involving personnel in construction and maintenance zones prompted a review of the use of high visibility safety garments. This review led to laboratory and field studies … [Read more...] about High Visibility Garments for Use in Work Zones
High Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones
A nighttime field study was conducted to assess how several attributes of personal safety garments affect pedestrian conspicuity. Three types of ANSI/IUSEA 107-1999 compliant Class 2 and Class 3 … [Read more...] about High Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones
Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
On June 1, 1999, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) published ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel. This was the first industry consensus … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that nearly all highway work zone workers have to wear the high-visibility garments intended specifically for workers on flagging duty. … [Read more...] about OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation