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Real World Areas to Wear Safety Vests Outside of Work

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When most people think of safety vests, they think of construction workers or crossing guards. These and other jobs that require motorists to see workers are usually where safety vests are seen most prominently. There are many great uses for  safety vests   outside of work, however. Unfortunately, most people may not even realize they need safety vests until they experience a close call of their own. Below we look at just a few ways safety vests can be used outside of working environments.     Night Time Safety Even the most conscientious drivers benefit from seeing pedestrians at a distance. Wearing a reflective  safety vest  while walking, jogging, or running at night is a great way to ensure motorists can see you. This is especially important if you walk a dog because motorists who can see you will tend to give you more room when passing.   Cycling in Inclement Weather A safety vest is a great tool to keep a cyclist safe. A cyclist can be caught miles from home on long rides when th

Why It's Important Of Wearing Safety Vest at Construction Site

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Development areas can be dangerous places. Many people who work in construction zones are working near big machinery that moves large amounts of rock and earth, potentially falling and injuring them. Other injuries caused on job sites, which are frequently ignored, are accidents that happen to civilians or non-workers when passing near a construction area. The use of a construction safety vest is necessary for preventing injury because wearing one would enhance the visibility of the workers. Reflective tapes on the clothing and the intense fluorescent orange and yellow fabrics help assure that the person using it will see from a distance. If the wearer can be easily seen, the odds of him being hit by a vehicle will reduce to a significant degree. These protective vests will enhance visibility. The wearer of a safety vest has a better chance of preventing unwanted injury by being highly visible on the highway and reducing accidents on the road. These items have reflective stripes tha