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For the month of August, HiVis Supply will be giving away an ANSI Class 2 Professional Surveyors Vest by ML Kishigo. This high quality safety vest has been specifically designed for high functionality, visibility and comfort.
 
The ML Kishigo Professional Surveyors vest has been manufactured with a solid polyester front while the back is made of Ultra-Cool mesh material to provide enhanced breathability on the job. For increased visibility that meets ANSI Class 2 standards, it has been fitted with 2-inch reflective striping by 3M which is laminated onto a 3-inch stripe of contrasted color which is either lime or orange, depending on the vest color.
 
This vest is ideal for surveyors and foremen but is just as well suited for any job that could benefit from its use. The unique features provide additional functionality and storage space compared to a conventional pocked safety vest, lending easy access to tools and other supplies that are commonly used on the job.
 
Features of the ML Kishigo Professional Surveyors Vest
 
-  Dual Microphone Holders (left and right) for hands free communication
-  Two Lapel Grommets
-  Reinforced webbing at stress points for added durability
-  Left Chest Pocket with 2 tiers (and dual function flap that can be held open with velcro)
-  Large Right Chest Pocket
-  Large Lower Pockets with Flaps
-  Left & Right Stake Pockets
-  Left & Right Side Elastic Spray Can pockets
-  Lower Inside Left & Right Full Length Zipper Pockets with Straps
-  Hidden Back Pouch with Zipper Access
-  and more..
 
As you can see above, the Professional Surveyors Vest offers unmatched functionality on practically any job site. This is something we've come to expect from ML Kishigo as an innovator in the safety industry. For more information and details, check out the vest on our website.
 
Don't forget that throughout August we will be accepting entries to win one of these vests, and a winner will be chosen on September 1st. We've even decided to throw in a JSP Full Brim Hard Hat (a $20 Value)! It's free to enter and it takes less than 20 seconds to fill out the very short form, so Enter to Win today!
 

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has produced a series of prevention videos regarding safety in industry and on the jobsite.

In the U.S., more than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job. Being struck by vehicles, heavy equipment, and other objects is the top cause of injuries and the second cause of death for construction workers, killing more than 150 workers in 2009. But these injuries and deaths can be prevented.

Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace and required protective equipment. You'll see that taking the right protective steps saves lives.

All scenes are based on true stories. A surveyor was spray painting the ground to outline the area for a new building pad. At the same time, the driver of a wheel tractor scraper was moving forward to get the ground ready for pad construction. There was no spotter at the site, and there was no internal traffic control plan in place. Before backing up to go over the ground again, the driver checked his rearview and side mirrors. He didn't see anyone in his mirrors, so he  up. The driver's back-up alarm didn't work, so the surveyor did not hear the scraper coming towards her. As the driver backed up, he ran over the surveyor. She died from the injuries.

Let's look at the events leading up to this tragic incident, and see how it could have been prevented. When a vehicle on a construction site has an obstructed view to the rear OSHA's standard requires employers to provide that vehicle with a working back-up alarm, or a spotter on site to tell the driver when it is safe to back up. Now let's see what happens when protective measures are in place. Although there is now a working back-up alarm, it is barely audible over the background noise, so as an added safety measure there is also a spotter on site wearing a reflective vest. There is also an internal traffic control plan in place. This plan helps protect workers because it tells the drivers of moving vehicles and equipment the safest way to move around the work site. So this time, before backing up, the scraper's driver waits for the spotter's signal so he knows the area is clear to enter. Now as the driver reverses, the back-up alarm can be heard and no workers are near the scraper.

This example shows the importance of employers following OSHA's vehicle safety standards for construction sites to ensure that workers are provided with a safe workplace.

These types of construction worker deaths are preventable.

The protection measures shown here save workers' lives. Please follow OSHA's safety standards at worksites: it could be the difference between life and death. If you would like more information, contact OSHA at www.osha.gov or 1-800-321-OSHA.