Latest Hi-Vis Articles
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Safety Equipment
The 3 Key Classes of Safety Visibility Apparel (And When to Use Them)
Anyone who works near traffic or heavy machinery knows (or should know) that they can't set foot on the jobsite unless they're wearing high visibility safety...
By: Steve Prentice
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Safety Equipment
4 Key Standards That Apply to High-Visibility Clothing
When working around moving vehicles and equipment, being able to visually stand out from the environment is critical to safety.Wearing bright colors makes a worker more...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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PPE
How to Ensure Outdoor Worker Visibility
Varying seasonal weather patterns can expose outdoor workers to several weather conditions in a single shift, and the accompanying changing visibility levels can...
By: Dionne Murray | Sr. Product Manager – High Visibility and Rainwear
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PPE
What to Look for in High-Visibility Safety Apparel
High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is a critical component to keeping workers safe, especially when they work near moving vehicles and heavy equipment.The idea behind...
By: Henry Skjerven
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PPE
6 Key High-Visibility Clothing Options to Consider
Hi-vis clothing is required in many situations, but do you know how to select the right apparel?
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PPE
Hi-Vis Shirts: What Type Do You Need?
Hi-vis shirts aren't for every occasion – you probably shouldn't show up to a wedding or a funeral wearing one. But on a lot of job sites, they're...
By: Andrew Beattie
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PPE
Why Comfortable Flame-Resistant, High-Visibility Safety Apparel Is Important
Worker safety isn’t just about meeting minimum protective requirements. Factors like avoiding heat stress and proper ergonomics are increasingly recognized as...
By: Dionne Murray | Sr. Product Manager – High Visibility and Rainwear
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PPE
Choosing the Best Safety Vest for the Job
When it comes to buying safety vests for you jobsite, safety managers and procurement officers are greeted with an overwhelming number of choices. This is great, since a...
By: Safeopedia Staff
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Safety Equipment
Forklift Safety for Pedestrians: 4 Tips for Improving Your Visibility
Forklifts have the power to magnify your workforce. When it comes to moving large quantities of material or handling awkward loads, one forklift operator commanding...
By: Dale Lesinski | Vice President of Sales & Training
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Safety Equipment
Watching Out for Dangers in the Workplace: How to Improve Visibility and Prevent Incidents
Whenever you approach an intersection in an industrial setting or a warehouse facility, you need to know what's coming around the next corner. With so many workers,...
By: Rolly Clendening
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PPE
Daylight vs. Low Light Visibility: The Hi-Vis Apparel Options You Need
There is no one size fits all when it comes to safety vests. It would be great if a single type of vest could keep your workers safe and sound in all situations. But...
By: Rick Raether | Sr. Vice President-Sales & Marketing
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Safety Signs
How to Master the Science of Sign Visibility
Workers can’t avoid hazards if they’re not aware of them. That’s why safety signs are so important. They alert workers to nearby risks, remind them to...
By: Mauriah Lamia | Content and Social Media Manager
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