For those working at night or in low-light environments, wearing the right high-visibility gear is crucial for construction site safety. Here’s a list of the top-5 hi-vis options every construction worker should consider:
1. High-Visibility Vest
A reflective vest with bright neon-yellow or orange colors helps workers stand out in low-light conditions or when working a night shift. Reflective strips across the vest increase worker visibility, making it easier for drivers to spot them quickly.
2. High-Visibility Jacket
A weather-resistant high-visibility jacket with reflective strips protects workers from harsh weather conditions while helping drivers and machinery operators spot you sooner. This jacket combines durability with safety, offering an extra layer of protection in wet, dark, cold, or windy conditions.
3. Guardian Angel Construction Safety Light
Guardian Angel’s wearable construction light is the ultimate solution when you need to ensure you’re seen while working roadside. It exceeds Class-3 Reflective Apparel regulations, providing 360-degree visibility up to 5+ miles.
An independent study conducted by Battelle (2023) found that workers wearing a Guardian Angel light with a vest are 89% more visible than the vest alone.
With multiple flash patterns designed to enhance daytime awareness, this light ensures drivers see you both day and night. It mounts securely and quickly to hardhats, vests, cones, and more, providing a hands-free work light, perfect for any construction site.
4. Reflective Boots
Reflective boots increase safety by boosting visibility from the ground level. Reflective elements help drivers or equipment operators spot workers from a distance, enhancing safety on any nighttime construction site.
5. Reflective Hard Hats
Reflective strips or built-in reflective materials on hard hats increase visibility from all angles. Reflective hard hats are a simple yet effective way to enhance safety, ensuring workers are visible, especially when working in settings where their entire body isn’t visible (digging holes, anyone?).
