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
Safety Factors
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
Work Zone Fatalities Still on the Rise in Texas
An increase seen in the number of highway work zone fatalities in Texas is prompting state transportation officials to ask motorists to use caution and heed warning signs in construction areas. TxDOT … [Read more...] about Work Zone Fatalities Still on the Rise in Texas
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
MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers
Changes to the Worker Safety section of the new Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices will modify what most roadway workers wear on the job, increasing their visibility. … [Read more...] about MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers