Safety First: The Benefits of High-Visibility Clothing

Written By: Aubrey Accomando

We often forget the importance of minuscule things, however, safety should never take the backseat. In any low-visibility or risky situations, you should always wear high-visibility clothing. High-visibility clothing has bright colors, usually neon yellow or neon orange, and reflective strips to make the unaware, aware. For your protection, take the time to wear a high-visibility hat, shirt, pants or jacket. Ward & Kennedy values your safety which is why we provide a wide selection of high-visibility clothing perfect for any occasion it is important to stand out.

Be Seen, Be Safe: Enhanced Visibility

Don’t put yourself at risk in dim conditions. Wear protective, high-visibility clothing before going out on a night walk, reporting to a night scene or walking through a construction site. Wearing high-visibility clothing in dark conditions allows individuals to be seen by others. Visibility prevents accidents involving vehicles, machine operators and others.

Know What's Right: Compliance with Safety Standards

Government organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require the use of hi-vis clothing in specific work environments. Specific work environments include construction workers, road workers and emergency responders. Construction workers are at risk of being struck by heavy machines and traffic if working near a road. They need to wear hi-vis vests or t-shirts to help prevent any accidents. Road workers who are in the right-of-way must wear high-visibility clothing to protect themselves from oncoming traffic. Emergency responders wear high-visibility accessories to make others notice them in dimly lit situations, such as traffic stops at night.

Illuminating Lifesavers: Emergency Situations

Emergencies are scary enough, don’t add any more stress to the situation. If you are in an emergency with low visibility, such as a fire, it is recommended you have high-visibility clothing or items nearby. The hi-vis items allow for first responders to find you more easily. Similarly, you might find that firefighters will be wearing high-visibility clothing, too. The reflective gear allows their teammates to identify them quickly. The fast identification is vital for ensuring the safety of responders and the public.

Glowing Galore: Versatility & Adaptability 

There’s no excuse to not be safe when there’s a wide variety of high-visibility clothing waiting to protect you. Select from a variety of reflective hats, tops, jackets, pants and bibs. If you do not see anything that stands out, try reflective tape and make your personalized DIY reflective gear!

Monkey See, Monkey Wear: Public Awareness & Education

Participate in wearing high-visibility clothing during necessary times to promote safety to the public. When others see you sporting a new high-visibility vest or reflective top, they may be more inclined to pick up the habit for themselves. Be the model the public needs.

Who Should Wear High-Visibility Clothing

Everyone is welcome to wear high-visibility clothing, but those who should especially wear it in light or dark situations include:

• Construction Workers
• Emergency Responders
• Pedestrians
• Warehouse Workers
• Road Workers
• Utility Workers
• Cyclists
• Crossing Guards

Gear Up with Ward & Kennedy

High-visibility clothing is essential for safety measures and accident prevention. Ward & Kennedy wants you to be safe, which is why we provide a wide selection of high-quality, high-visibility clothing.

Be bright. Be reflective. Be safe.

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