Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work High Visibility pamphlet defines the characteristics of 'high visibility' and details ANSI requirements for Class 1, 2 and 3 garments. It includes garment inspection and vehicle visibil…MoreHigh Visibility Clothing
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RSP+ Night Work Risks Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work Risks pamphlet presents the many hazards of night work, discusses nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), reviews safety enhancements including high visibility clothing, recommends b…MoreRSP+ Night Work Trainee Booklet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The booklet first explains why night work requires special focus and then presents the hazards, nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), safety enhancements such as high visibility clothing, best pr…More2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference
The acclaimed Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference managed by the ARTBA - Transportation Development Foundation was held March 9-13 in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with World o… More
High Visibility Garments (Training)
This course provides students with information on all four classes of visibility garments, the special labeling that garments meet for the ANSI Standard, and information on when to retire a worn garme… More
Law Enforcement and High Visibility PPE (Training)
Studies have clearly demonstrated that high visibility personal protective equipment (PPE) significantly improves the visibility of emergency responders working on the roadways. Law enforcement operat… More
High Visibility Innovations (Training)
It is widely known that the visibility of responders is a key factor in safe emergency operation on the roadways. Beginning with the foundation of the applicable standards, this module will expose the… More
Webinar: What You Need to Know About the Recent Changes to the High Visibility Safety Apparel Standard ANSI/ISEA107 to Comply with Regulations (Training)
The latest revision of the high-visibility standard, ANSI/ISEA 107, which appeared earlier this year, has some significant changes and differences over previous editions. Experts from the Internation… More
Configuring Retroreflective Markings to Enhance the Night-Time Conspicuity of Road Workers (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This study investigated whether the night-time conspicuity of road workers can be enhanced by positioning retroreflective strips on the moveable joints in patterns that convey varying degrees of biolo…MoreCan You See Me Now? Visibility in Work Zones at Night (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
37 percent of work zone fatalities occur at night. While it is important to have traffic control devices to properly warn motorists, it is also important for workers to be visible. This article discus…MoreImpact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Researchers conducted a closed-course study to evaluate the impact of work zone lighting upon the ability of drivers to detect low contrast objects and workers wearing high-visibility vests. Three lig…MoreHigh Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Vestimenta de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo – Características de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Esta guía de campo le proporciona directrices sobre las características de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad a contratistas, personal de campo, inspectores e ingenieros de construcción…MoreIncreasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Incremento de la visibilidad de trabajadores en zonas de trabajo, a través de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
Este cartel ilustra la vestimenta que se puede y no se puede utilizar y ofrece consejos útiles sobre situaciones donde es apropiado utilizar cierta vestimenta mediante el uso de imágenes y descripci…MoreHigh-Visibility Safety Apparel in Highway Work Zones / Vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo en carreteras (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets, Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Este práctico folleto proporciona ejemplos de vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad en varias condiciones de desgaste, lo que permite que los lectores comparen visualmente su vestimenta con l…MoreIncremento de la visibilidad de trabajadores en zonas de trabajo, a través de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad
PDF Version [1.38 MB]
De acuerdo con el Manual para la uniformidad de dispositivos de control de tránsito (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MUTCD) de la Administración Federal de Ca… More
Vestimenta de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo
Características de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad
PDF Version [2.6 MB]
junio 2012
Table of Contents
Introducción
¿Qué es la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visib… More
Vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo en carreteras
PDF Version [1.85 MB]
¿Cuándo deja de protegerme la vestimenta de alta visibilidad y debo reemplazarla?
junio 2012
Vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo en… More
UDOT Engineer Develops ‘Safety T-shirt’ for Construction Workers (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
Utah Department of Transportation safety engineer Sam Grimshaw has designed a new reflective t-shirt to help workers stand out at night. The idea came to him on a late night drive home when he realize…MoreHigh-Visibility Garments and Worker Safety on Roadways (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This report, released by the U.S. Forest Service, summarizes the high-visibility safety apparel requirements for all U.S. Forest Service employees who work on public roadways and provides guidance on …MoreVest color for flaggers (Practice)
The following is specified in Florida DOT's Loss Prevention Manual:"10.3.9 Safety Vests(A) All Department employees working on DOT Right of Way, regardless of the distance from the roadway, and on any… More
ISEA: High-Vis Public Safety Vests Meet FHWA Requirements for Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
Upon the request of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), the Federal Highway Administration has issued an official interpretation stating that the ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 standard, Americ…MoreHigh-Visibility Safety Apparel in Work Zones Training Module (Training)
Provides guidance on selecting high-visibility safety apparel including appropriate situations where each type of apparel is required or recommended.
Modules Covered:
- What are the three classes … More
Revisions to Standard Specification §107-05A High-Visibility Apparel (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
This revision provides an update to §107-05A. High Visibility Apparel of the Standard Specifications of May 4, 2006. The changes are made on the requirements for protective helmets, construction app…MoreResearch Initiatives to Improve the Visibility and Hence Safety of Road Workers at Night-time (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Research has demonstrated the benefits that clothing incorporating retroreflective markers can provide in significantly improving visibility and reducing accidents, especially at night. Adding biomoti…MoreUsing Biological Motion to Enhance the Conspicuity of Roadway Workers (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This study examined whether the conspicuity of road workers at night can be enhanced by distributing retroreflective strips across the body to present a pattern of biological motion (biomotion). Twent…MoreHigh-Visibility Safety Apparel in Work Zones
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Slide 1
slide notes:
Key Message: Introduce module
Est. Presentation Time: Less than 1 minute(s)
Explanation of Cues/Builds: None
Suggested Comments: None
… More
IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles
Municipal public works employees are often exposed while performing daily job duties, especially when working on streets and highways. In order to protect these employees it is essential to close the …MoreSafe Installation and Removal of Temporary Traffic Control Devices
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Slide 1
Developed By: Slide notes: Key Message: Introductory slideEst. Presentation Time: Less than 1 minute (Total for entire module is estimated at 60 minutes)Explanation o… More
High Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel
PDF Version [2.66 MB]
2009
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is High-Visibility Safety Apparel?
Apparel Types
Performance Class 1
Performance Class 2
Performance Cl… More
High Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This field guide provides contractors, field personnel, inspectors, and DOT construction engineers with guidance on characteristics of high-visibility safety apparel. This easy-to-use field reference …MoreIncreasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
This poster illustrates apparel that can and can not be used and provides helpful hints on situations when it is appropriate to use specific apparel through the use of sample pictures and easy to read…MoreHigh-Visibility Safety Apparel in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Presentations
Provides guidance on selecting high-visibility safety apparel including appropriate situations where each type of apparel is required or recommended.
Modules Covered:
- What are the three classes …MoreRSP+ Night Work High Visibility Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work High Visibility pamphlet defines the characteristics of 'high visibility' and details ANSI requirements for Class 1, 2 and 3 garments. It includes garment inspection and vehicle visibil…MoreRSP+ Night Work Risks Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work Risks pamphlet presents the many hazards of night work, discusses nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), reviews safety enhancements including high visibility clothing, recommends b…MoreRSP+ Night Work Trainee Booklet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The booklet first explains why night work requires special focus and then presents the hazards, nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), safety enhancements such as high visibility clothing, best pr…MoreNorth Region Construction Night Work Guide (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This is the first update of the 2006 North Region Construction Night Work Guide. It reflects the standards of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the May 2006 version of the S…MoreUtility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: Gap Study and Needs Assessment (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Because utility work zones are short in duration and often unplanned, there are a different set of risks associated with them that differ from those risks associated with normal highway construction w…MoreTraffic Incident Management Handbook (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
The 2010 version of the Traffic Incident Management Handbook includes the latest advances in traffic incident management (TIM) programs and practices across the country, and offers practitioners insig…MoreField Guide on Installation and Removal of Temporary Traffic Control for Safe Maintenance and Work Zone Operations
PDF Version in English [846 KB] and Spanish [1.04 MB]
August 2008
Introduction
This field guide provides field personnel with introductory guidance on installation and removal methods f… More
High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Highway Work Zones
PDF Version [2 MB]
When does my high-visibility apparel no longer protect me and need to be replaced?
Acceptable
New high-visibility safety apparel is characterized by having vivid … More
Evaluation of the Visibility of Workers’ Safety Garments during Nighttime Highway-Maintenance Operations (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
To reduce traffic congestion in the United States, roadway maintenance and construction operations are widely performed during nighttime hours. This makes visibility a critical issue as workers need t…MoreComplying with the New FHWA Regulation on High Visibility Garments Webinar (Training)
On September 4, 2008, over 1,500 viewers logged on live to gain insight to the new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulation that takes effect November 24, 2008. During this hour long session… More
ANSI/ISEA 207-2011: American National Standard for High Visibility Public Safety Vests (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
The American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests (ANSI/ISEA 207-2011) is the authoritative document for the design, performance specifications, and use of high-visibility vests s…MoreANSI/ISEA 107-2010: American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
This standard provides a uniform, authoritative guide for the design, performance specifications, and use of high-visibility and reflective apparel including vests, jackets, bib/jumpsuit coveralls, tr…MoreSafety of Small Workgroups on Roadways (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This project focus on the risks to small workgroups at, for the most part, transient sites where the formal safety controls are less elaborate than for large group, longer term work. The scope of the …MoreOSHA Letter Corrects OSHRC Work Zone Decision (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
Reversing a Bush-era decision, Occupational Safety and Health Administration reasserted its requirement of reflective apparel for all highway workers in a new letter of interpretation, issued October …MoreTraffic Management & Work Zone Safety Power Workshop at World of Asphalt 2010 Show & Conference
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse offered FREE educational sessions in 2010 during World of Asphalt. Those "power workshops" focused on key work zone safety challenges that … More
The Focus Work Zone Safety Grant Newsletter – Summer 2009
Printable Version [PDF 2.2 MB]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT…
Rich Bunker
ATSSA Instructor
I began working for Lewis County Public Works in 1973 spending 31 years working in all phases of roa… More
Q & A with Ken Wood and Janice Bradley on High Visibility Clothing Requirements
Since the clearinghouse hosted the Complying with the New FHWA Regulation on High Visibility Garments Webinar on September 4, 2008, we have received a lot of follow-up questions related to the require… More
Increasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel
PDF Version [1.25 MB]
According to Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Worker Visibility Final Rule, "All workers within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway who are exposed either to … More
Work Zone Safety Grant FOCUS – Spring 2009
IN THE SPOTLIGHT…
John McEahern
ATSSA Instructor
I began my career in the Staff Traffic Branch of the Colorado Department of Highways (now a DOT) in 1965. I spent the first 20 yea… More
2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference
The acclaimed Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference managed by the ARTBA - Transportation Development Foundation was held March 9-13 in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with World o… More
2008 Changes in the Z89.1 Standard (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
The International Safety Equipment Association seeks to revise its American National Standard for Head Protection, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2003, by the end of 2008 with voluntary revisions that deal with item…MoreConstant Awareness (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles
This article explores some of the issues and challenges faced by the roadway safety industry in last 10 years and the impact brought by the Federal Highway Administration’s revisions to the Code of …MoreNew Roadside Vests Spark Controversy (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
A new federal rule took effect on Novemeber 24 requiring any worker on a roadway outside of his or her vehicle and exposed to traffic or construction machinery to wear a specific fluorescent, reflecti…MoreFederal Regulation: Media Must Wear Safety Vests on Highways (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued new requirements for workers on federal-aid highways that appear to require the media to wear high visibility saf…MoreATSSA Work Zone Safety Grant focus – Spring 2008
PDF version
Area 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
Area 2: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development Update
Area 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
ATS… More
ATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant focus – Winter 2008
PDF version
Area 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
Area 2: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development Update
Area 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
ATS… More
More Than 1,500 Industry Officials Join Clearinghouse “Webinar” on New “High Visibility Garment” Requirements: Dates Announced for 2009 Work Zone Safety Conference at World of Asphalt (Publication)
Resource Type: Clearinghouse News Releases
More than 1,500 safety, law enforcement, and transportation design and construction professionals participated in a September 4 webinar hosted by the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghous…MoreMore Than 1,500 Industry Officials Join Clearinghouse “Webinar” on New “High Visibility Garment” Requirements
Dates Announced for 2009 Work Zone Safety Conference at World of Asphalt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2008
Contact:
Lisa McCluskey
202-289-4434
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—More than 1,500 … More
Complying with the New FHWA Regulation on High Visibility Garments Webinar
On September 4, 2008, over 1,500 viewers logged on live to gain insight to the new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulation that takes effect November 24, 2008. During this hour long session… More
High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Highway Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets, Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This handy brochure provides examples of performance safety apparel in different wear conditions, allowing readers to visually compare their apparel to the pictures in the brochure so they can determi…MoreGuidelines for Emergency Traffic Control (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This handbook provides guidelines listed in the MUTCD with specific focus on traffic incidents. It contains basic principles, a description of standard traffic control devices, guidelines of the appli…MoreANSI/ISEA 107-2004: Revised American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
This standard provides a uniform, authoritative guide for the design, performance specifications, and use of high-visibility and reflective apparel including vests, jackets, bib/jumpsuit coveralls, tr…MoreUtility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: Gap Study and Needs Assessment
PDF version
RFA Number DTFH61-06-G-00006
CFSA Number: 20.200
Submitted to:
United States Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
HSA Room #E71-324
1200 New Jersey Ave. S… More
Toolbox & Toolbox Talks
ITS in Work Zones
Traffic Analysis Toolbox
Work Zone Process Review
Work Zone Positive Protection
Worker Safety
ITS in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety Toolbox… More
Personal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) requires employees to wear: - Hard hats whenever an overhead hazard exists. - Safety glasses when grinding, working in labs, dusty conditions, or around hazardous… More
Personal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
Illinois DOT requires its employees to wear: Hard hats: All supervisors are mandated to wear and require their employees to wear protective hard hats/caps when they are in an area where there is poten… More
Personal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
New York DOT requires its employees to wear: Hard hats - At all times in or near R.O.W., on work sites, or in yards. Safety glasses - When appropriate by task/environment. Safety shoes - At all times … More
Nighttime work restrictions and conditions (Practice)
Some states have found an increase in the amount of work that must be done at night. Minnesota DOT made a commitment to improve the safety of construction work zones by implementing a team to make hig… More
Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
The American Society for Testing and Materials' Subcommittee E12.08, High Visibility Materials, has been working to make pedestrian clothing more visible to motorists. On May 17, 1997 the subcommitte…MoreWalter Workzone Speaks up About Flagging (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
This interview with Walter Workzone, the second in a series, discusses flagger responsibilities and safety. Walter identifies the main problem in flagging operations as the fact that many flaggers i…MoreHigh Visibility Garments for Use in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The increase in accidents involving personnel in construction and maintenance zones prompted a review of the use of high visibility safety garments. This review led to laboratory and field studies int…MoreHigh Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
A nighttime field study was conducted to assess how several attributes of personal safety garments affect pedestrian conspicuity. Three types of ANSI/IUSEA 107-1999 compliant Class 2 and Class 3 garme…MoreOSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that nearly all highway work zone workers have to wear the high-visibility garments intended specifically for workers on flagging duty.MoreWork Zone Safety Innovations in Illinois (Publication)
Resource Type: Presentations
This presentation discusses different work zone safety innovations applied in Illinois, including Speed Indicator Signs, Changeable Message Boards, Photo Enforcement, and High Visibility Vests, etc.MoreFlagging Instruction Handbook (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This handbook covers the following topics: Flagger Control; Demonstration of Proper Methodology and Operations; High Visibility Safety Apparel; Flagger Stations; Distance of Flagger Station in Advance…MoreFlagger Operations Poster (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
This tastefully designed 26 x 38-inch color poster is an excellent reference source for display in shops as well as offices. It is also a great training tools. This poster assists the flagger in under…More