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Who Should Wear a Safety Vest

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Bailey) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:44:00 +0000

Who Should Wear Safety Vests?

Discover the many uses of safety vests and how they protect not only workers, but bike riders, joggers and many others from accidents caused by low visibility.

Safety vests help wearers avoid the consequences of low visibility. Low visibility contributes to serious and often fatal accidents. According to ANSI standards, anyone working along a federally funded highway should be wearing a hi-viz lime or orange vest that meets at least Class 2 standards. ANSI Class 2 safety vests are designed for wearers exposed to traffic that exceeds 25 miles per hour. Class II safety vests can also provide the visibility necessary during inclement weather. There are Class 1 safety vests, but most people require protection higher than that of a Class 1 safety vest.

Class I safety vests are for parking attendants, warehouse personnel, workers who retrieve shopping carts from parking lots or those exposed to vehicles moving less than 25 miles per hour. A class I safety vest does not provide sufficient visibility for the majority of workers who are required by ANSI to wear a hi-viz vest.

Class 3 safety vests provide the highest level of high visibility. These vests have short sleeves and are designed for workers who face serious hazards or whose task load requires a shift of attention away from their work. Class 3 vests are vital for workers who deal with traffic that exceeds speeds of 50 miles per hour, and who work in all manner of weather. Those who wear ANSI class 3 vests include utility repair crews, emergency service workers and more.

There is much scrutiny on traffic crews and construction workers when it comes to wearing safety vests, but what about commuters outside the workplace? The economy and high gas prices have caused the percentage of those who commute by scooter to rise exponentially. Often, people who ride scooters do not take their own safety seriously. Scooter deaths and injuries have risen dramatically in the past decade and are often caused by riders being struck by other vehicles. Many of these accidents may have been prevented if the rider had been wearing a safety vest.

Bikers, cyclists and joggers pose the same issue with safety and low visibility. It's time we all contribute to safety and bettering visibility on the roads.

There are many uses for safety vests, both on and off the job. Safety vests are vital pieces of safety apparel and often cost only a few dollars! Safety vests can be ordered online and shipped at a low cost as well. Take your safety and the safety of others seriously.

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noreply@blogger.com (Amber Bailey) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:19:00 +0000

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Buy Safety Gear Online and Make Safety # 1 in Your Work Place

noreply@blogger.com (Amber L. Bailey) — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:45:00 +0000

OSHA says that if you're an employer or employee in the business of construction, industrial or similar line of work, that you should be wearing or supplying the proper protective equipment. Health and safety on the job is risked every day, and lacking the proper supplies should not be the reason, especially when they can be found at low prices online.

Safety gear comes in many forms, from hard hats to safety vests to work gloves. Hard hats, for instance, can be found at prices of or around just $4.99. There often is no excuse for poor safety precautions on construction sites and industrial work sites. Safety vests are another necessity in jobs that require high visibility, like construction road work. ANSI class 2 and 3 vests can be ordered online for prices starting at just $9.95. Non ANSI vests start at around three bucks per vest.

Safety should be number one priority on every job, even offices should keep in mind their employees' health and safety. Safety gear for an office might include Purell and sanitizer dispensers.

OSHA and ANSI both have the most up-to-date records and regulations on health and safety in the workplace. We should all visit their web pages periodically to stay updated on the latest requirements and what protective equipment we need.

Protective Equipment

noreply@blogger.com (Amber L. Bailey) — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:11:00 +0000

Part number 1910 of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations pertains to protective equipment in the workplace. OSHA Standard number 1910.132 states the general requirements for worker health and safety on the job. OSHA states that protective equipment should be used for "eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary." For every rule and regulation that is set by OSHA, there is another safety rule being broken. Many workers and job sites are still not up to par and are risking their safety and health every day.

Construction and industrial jobs require the proper protective equipment and there are many sites on the internet that sell discount safety gear that can be shipped right to your home or place of business. Whether you are an employer or employee, you should making safety your priority. Full Source, LLC, for example, has four safety gear websites that offer protective equipment at wholesale price. Hard hats, safety vests, respiratory protective supplies, work apparel, work boots and gloves are just a few of the items you'll save money on. Make OSHA choices in your workplace and purchase the proper safety gear online today.