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Whether you're new to your industry or have decades of experience, chances are that high visibility safety vests are a requirement in your workplace if you're reading this. From forklift drivers and heavy equipment operators to construction, road work, utility work and a seemingly endless number of trades and specialty jobs, ANSI rated safety vests are an important part of keeping you safe by improving visibility and reducing your risk of an injury or accident.
 
While some jobs have different requirements than others such as FR (fire-resistant) protection or full-body ANSI Class visibility, there's no doubt that the goal of those requirements is keeping you and your co-workers safe. Manufacturers have created an abundance of styles and designs to cater to the comfort and convenience of the world's workers; there are safety vests that exist for practically any application and they feature practical options to make your specific job as easy as possible. From strategically placed pockets to reinforced elbows, microphone clips, waterproof zippers and D-rings, the vest you need is out there and all you have to do is find it.
 
At HiVis Supply, we specialize in making your quest for the perfect safety vest as simple as possible. Our large warehouse stocks the latest & most popular inventory of safety vests from the world's top manufacturers. We carry everything from non-ANSI to ANSI 3 vests in all sizes, colors and styles. The goal of our business is offering you an unbeatable selection of the best products on the market, all under one roof. We have bulk discounts on safety vests for those who run large crews or industrial jobs, and we're happy to try and assist our customers with custom order requests. Likewise, we're also the perfect place to shop for the average worker who's looking for an incomparable selection that can be browsed & shopped from the convenience of the web.
 
Our brands include ML Kishigo, Viking, GSS, Tough Duck, 3S Safety, Ergodyne, Work King, PIP, Utility Pro, DeWalt, and more. We have competitive pricing, fast shipping, and unparalleled customer service. Our client base is large, loyal, diverse, and spans all corners of the globe, which means that we regularly help people get the safety vests that they can't find locally. We're here to give you the best selection possible, and we continually add the newest and most useful products to our inventory as soon as they become available.
 
If you're looking for the best choice to shop for your new high visibility safety vests, you know where to start. All you have to do is click here to get started browsing. Remember, good equipment always makes your job easier, safer and more productive. Be safe out there!
 

You're driving down the highway and off to the side of the road you see workers. They might be building a new exit ramp, installing signage or even cleaning up trash along the roadside. One thing that's for sure is they'l be wearing a bright colored high visibility vest or clothing of some sort.
 
When we see those high visibility vests, often called hi vis vests, we naturally think of construction or road workers. While working on a high rise building or next to speeding traffic, we expect to see workers wearing them because they create awareness, raise visibility and improve safety - it's common sense. However, there are also a lot of other situations where hi vis vests are used on a daily basis for the same reasons. Behind the scenes, hundreds of thousands of workers each day are adorned in bright colored reflective safety apparel that helps them perform their job duties while putting them at a lower risk for accidents and injuries.
 
At first thought, you might not even be able to name a handful of jobs where hi vis vests and safety gear is used; and since there are so many, we've created a list to help you understand just how important their role is in protecting workers and preventing accidents. While there's too many to list entirely, here's a small sample of the various jobs where they're utilized.
 
warehouse workers
delivery truck drivers
roadway construction workers
utility workers
surveyors
emergency responders
flaggers
shopping cart retrieversrefinery personnel
messengers
utility workers
loggers
heavy equipment operators
general laborers
fisherman
offshore rig workers
oil workers
firefighters
miners
seamen
divers
ironworkers
railroad workers
emergency response personnel
rescue workers
geologists
policemen
hunters
shipbuilders
salvage workers
foundry workers
crossing guards
racetrack personnel
factory workers
hazardous material handlers
lifeguards
jockeys
security guards
firearms instructors
….and many, many more!
 
Any place where you can find a hazardous condition, heavy machinery, chemicals, dangerous landscapes, motorists, low-light conditions, extreme weather or moving parts, you can expect to see some sort of high visibility clothing on any workers who are in the area.
 
High visibility safety vests and apparel help to drastically reduce incidents, accidents and injuries that occur because of large objects, obstructed vision and other similar situations. The list above is only a small sample of occupations where hi vis gear is utilized, yet the uses are practically endless. Whether you're an employer or an employee, high visibility clothing and apparel could play a critical part in the well being of yourself or your business. If your workplace can benefit from mandating the use of high visibility apparel, consider adopting a plan that will be beneficial to everyone. Sit down with your employer, or call a meeting with your employees and discuss the safety benefits that hi vis clothing might be able to offer to individuals and your company.
 
For more information, product advice or to simply browse our inventory to familiarize yourself with the different types of high visibility safety gear, visit our website today at www.HiVisSupply.com

The State of Maryland seems a little bipolar when it comes to the issue of speed cameras for ticketing.

 

On one hand, it seems to be working, slowing motorists down in work zones.

 

In a Frederick News Post article originally published December 17, A review of state data by AAA Mid-Atlantic shows that by the end of November, the state had used mobile speed cameras to hand out more than 365,000 tickets in work zones. But that number was down from nearly 500,000 the year prior, with a significant decrease in highway work zones in general.

 

John Townsend of AAA noted that crashes, fatalities and injuries are all down since the speed camera program was implemented.

 

On the other hand, more than 40 percent of all speed camera tickets issued to drivers in Maryland highway work zones have been doled out between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., times when crews often aren’t on the job, as reported by the Baltimore Sun.

 

Over 24 hours, the tally rises and falls like a wave. The highest number of tickets was issued between 11 a.m. and noon — nearly 102,000. The low point came between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., with only 359 tickets for exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 mph.

 

The numbers don’t surprise Eric Tabacek, division chief in the highway administration’s Office of Traffic and Safety. He says two key factors affect citation volume: congestion and the number of cars on the highway. “Once you get a mix of free flow of a lot of traffic,” he said, “that’s when you get a lot of tickets.” That corresponds with the middle of the day.

 

Critics have complained that it’s unfair to ticket drivers when job sites are idle. Sen. Jim Brochin, a Baltimore County Democrat, has sponsored legislation to limit enforcement to times when work crews are present. More than 435,000 of the $40 tickets have been issued from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

 

But Laurie Moser is against the bill. In 2007 her husband, state highway worker Richard W. Moser, was fatally struck by a truck while leading a maintenance team near Frederick. She wonders how many deaths the cameras have prevented and has no sympathy for speeders.

 

“The real point is there are people who are consistently breaking the law,” she said in an interview. “Whether they want to acknowledge it, they increase our risk every single day.”

 



Check out these and other sale items from Hi Vis Supply, through the end of 2012.

 

The Brilliant Series bomber jacket, from ML Kishigo, offers a distinctive advantage over standard bomber jackets. The jacket features reflective piping on the collar, shoulders, hood and sleeve seams - all offering increased visibility in low light conditions. The reflective piping improves recognition of the wearer by distinguishing their silhouette from the other stationary objects around them. The durable shell is waterproof and is seam sealed for further protection from wet conditions. The 2" wide 3M Scotchlite reflective material is further enhanced by the 3" contrast color striping.

 

The jacket also utilizes a black bottom design which helps the jacket maintain a clean appearance by incorporating durable, black material in the areas which most frequently become dirty.

 

The Brilliant Series bomber jacket is good for a wide range of weather conditions because it includes a removable black quilted liner. The jacket also includes: hidden collar hood, adjustable cuffs, left chest radio pocket, two outside lower slash pockets with zippers and an inside wallet pocket. Available in both high visibility Lime and Orange; sizes M-5XL. ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 compliant.

 

• El Nino and La Nina


• Trends – Approximated by the Optimal Climate Normals (OCN) Tool – difference between the most recent 10-year mean temperature or 15-year mean of precipitation and the 30-year climatology Period (currently 1971-2000)


• The Tropical 30-60 DAY oscillation – otherwise called the Madden Julian


• The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) And the Pacific North American (PNA) patterns


• The Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)


• Persistently dry or wet soil in the summer and snow ice cover anomalies acting as a kind of memory system


• Statistical forecast tools


• Dynamical forecast models


• Consolidation (CON) - Makes optimum use of the known skills in our forecast tools

Based on the numbers provided, here are some of the November December January (NDJ) 3-month temperature outlooks:

• Below average temps over much of Alaska, Washington and coastal regions of Oregon and California


• The 3-month precipitation outlook calls for above average median precipitation almost through the Mississippi Valley


• In locations where the likelihoods of seasonal mean temps and rainfall are similar to probabilities, equal chances of low, mean, or high averages are likely.

The Black Series Windbreaker is the ML Kishigo new break out item for 2011. Never before has there been such a successful blend of work wear functionality with active wear style. Impressive features and attention to detail make this jacket a hit.


Hi-Vis Supply is proud to carry ML Kishigo products as well as other top hi-vis brands such as 3A Safety, Accuform Signs, Cornerstone, Safety Gear USA, Utility Pro Wear, and Vinatronics.

Below, the Ultra-Cool black bottom mesh vest is designed with the top features of today's ANSI Class 2 vest, but also includes the unique black bottom design. The solid black material is incorporated into the areas which most commonly get dirty - helping the vest to maintain a bright and clean appearance. Constructed from 100% Ultra-Cool polyester mesh material, the vest is durable and offers long-lasting brightness. Other features include a zipper closure, dual mic tabs, radio pocket, multi-tier pencil pocket, two lower patch pockets with flaps and two inside patch pockets. This vest is also ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 compliant.

Cool Black Bottom Mesh Vest

1. The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse is dedicated to providing the transportation construction industry and the general public with comprehensive information to improve motorist, worker and pedestrian safety in roadway work zones. Here you'll find videos, social media sources, articles training and tips to keep roadside workers safe.

2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 to carry out safety programs previously administered by the National Highway Safety Bureau. Specifically, the agency directs the highway safety and consumer programs established by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the Highway Safety Act of 1966, the 1972 Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, and succeeding amendments to these laws. Dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety, NHTSA works daily to help prevent crashes and their attendant costs, both human and financial. The agency strives to exceed the expectations of its customers through its core values of Integrity, Service, and Leadership.





5. Distraction.Gov: Also a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation - heeding America’s call to end the dangerous practice of distracted driving on our nation’s roadways. Distracted driving is a serious, life-threatening practice and we will not rest until we stop it. We are leading the effort but you are the key to preventing distracted driving. The message is simple – Put it down! We will work across the spectrum with private and public entities as well as advocacy groups to tackle distracted driving, and, we will lead by example. We have taken first steps -- The President’s Executive Order has established a new way to approach driving – by putting your device down and paying attention to the task at hand.

Hi Vis Supply is dedicated to educating everyone on the dangers of roadside work, and keeping our hard-working men and women visible to the dangers around them, especially on our Nation's roadways. Visit our site for all of your HiVis needs.

On Wednesday, May 19, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was joined by US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin, US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, and FocusDriven founder and President Jennifer Smith. Together they announced a Global Call to Action on Ending Distracted Driving.

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urgently insisted “We Must Instill a Culture of Road Safety.”

He then proceeded to give some statistics on car fatalities:

• 1.2 million people around the world die in car accidents


• Nearly 50,000,000 injuries


• 90% are from low or little income countries

Car accidents are now the top global killer of young people ages 15-19 with factors that include:

• High speeds


• Drunk driving


• No seat belt or child restraint used


• No motorcycle helmet used

The General Secretary stated that, "Use of a mobile phone while driving increases the risk of a crash by 4 times, (while in) some countries 90% of drivers report using mobile phones while driving.

"Culturally," he said, "We must make 'distracted driving unacceptable' by the government and socially unacceptable to the public.

“I want every driver in the world to get the message, ‘Texting while driving kills.’”

The UN initiative will work to promote road safety and while prohibiting nearly 40,000 UN employees from texting while driving UN vehicles. The UN General Assembly has also declared a “Decade of Action for Road Safety,” including a message to all drivers of the world; “Don’t let using a mobile for a few seconds make you and others immobile for life.”

The US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice continued to say that in the US in 2008, nearly 6,000 people died in distracted driving crashes, but the statistics are hard to come by, since it isn't always readily apparent the reason why the accident took place.

She also said that studies by researchers at the University of Utah show that using a cell phone while driving delays a driver’s reactions as much as having alcohol in your blood up to the legal limit of 0.8%.

Hi Vis Supply concerns itself with all matters pertaining to roadways, particularly with that of roadside construction, and increasingly that of distracted driving, and believe that awareness will lead to prevention in the US and across the globe.

Hi Vis Supply is dedicated to serving the public through safety education but also by providing solutions to keep you safe when visibility is low – whether you’re taking a walk, cleaning a parking lot or repairing America’s road system. Check out these and other products for pedestrian and driver safety.