How’s This for Protective Clothing?
*Also available in hamster sizes.
What’s wrong with this photo? Spot the violation.
It’s a gray day and the officer needs her reflective arm bands so the vehicles she’s directing can see her. Her dog is in the same danger zone. So why shouldn’t he/she have reflective garb, too?
The Moral: Reflective clothing is a must for anybody–or anything–exposed to traffic hazards.
REFLECTIVE CLOTHING: Why You Should Pay Attention
- EVERY 14 MINUTES: How often somebody gets hurt in a road construction zone accident
- EVERY 15 HOURS: How often somebody gets killed in a road construction zone accident
- 25: The percentage of road construction zone fatalities involving large trucks.
5 KINDS OF REFLECTIVE CLOTHING
Reflective, aka high-visibility clothing, reduce your risks of getting hit by a vehicle when you’re exposed to traffic hazards. The 5 common types of reflective clothing include:
1. Reflective Vests
2. Reflective Belts
3. Reflective Arm Bands
4. Reflective Jackets
5. Reflective Hats
WHO SHOULD WEAR REFLECTIVE CLOTHING?
Answer: You (and Your Dog) if You:
- Work in construction
- Work on highways and roads
- Are a fire fighter, school crossing guard or a parking attendant
- Work in EMS
- Work as a baggage handler or other outdoor operation at an airport
- Jog, bike, or do any other roadside activity after work