Why High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA) Is Important to the Transportation Industry

According to the Bureau of Transportation, the transportation and transportation-related industries employ over 13.3 million people nationwide. The industry includes a range of services important to the movement of people and goods, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), traffic control, metro systems, aviation, towing services, and port authorities.

Every sector has safety rules and regulations that work to not only protect the workers, but the public as well. High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) helps ensure workers are more visible in their work environments, reducing the risk of accidents. Due to nature of transportation work environments, HVSA is essential.

DOT

The DOT is responsible for overseeing the safe transportation of goods throughout the nation, which covers roadways, railways, airways, waterways, and public transit. So, when vehicles and heavy machinery are operating within arm’s reach or when workers are in the middle of it all trying to inspect the latest construction, they need to do everything in their power to make sure operators see them. That starts with high-visibility workwear.

Traffic Control

Traffic control workers help ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians while standing in middle of intersections or even accidents. With cars flying by, distracted drivers, and often low visibility, workers need to ensure that drivers see them—for their safety and that of the driver’s. HVSA isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity to staying safe while cars speed by only feet away.

Metro Systems

Metro systems provide public transportation services like subways, trains, buses, or light rail. Metro workers face a range of hazards every single day from high-speed trains and crowded platforms to tight spaces and maintenance checks. The public relies on them to not only keep everything running smoothly, but to ensure their safety. Without high-visibility safety apparel, workers are compromising their safety.

Aviation

The aviation industry not only includes the operation and maintenance of airplanes, but helicopters and other flying machines as well. Everyone from baggage handlers and line service technicians to aircraft mechanics and fuelers has a job to do and needs to be safe to do it properly. If you’re not seen on a tarmac or even while handling luggage, it could put your life or passengers at risk.

Towing Services

Towing services are called out to do everything from hauling a vehicle from an accident to changing a tire and jump-starting a car—in all sorts of conditions, like rain, middle of the night, or in risky areas. Trying to accomplish these jobs while next to high-speed traffic or with low visibility is extremely dangerous and this is why high-visibility workwear is crucial 24/7.

Port Authority

This is the entity responsible for managing and overseeing ports and maritime facilities. Whether workers are loading or unloading cargo, operating a crane, or performing maintenance, they’re surrounded by heavy equipment, vehicles and cargo. It’s essential for their safety and those around them that they’re visible to everyone. It’s essential for their safety and those around them that they’re visible to everyone.

Stay in Sight to Stay Safe

Every environment has its own risks and hazards. When wearing Kishigo’s high-visibililty safety apparel, workers can be seen more easily which makes them safer and able to respond to emergencies more quickly.

Our garments are high-quality, functional, and comfortable. Not to mention, they offer verifiable ANSI compliance. We approach compliance with the utmost seriousness, ensuring that every garment meets the minimum requirements for gender and sizes set by ANSI. When we label a garment as ANSI compliant, it's a guarantee of its adherence to safety standards. Your peace of mind is our priority, which is why we're dedicated to upholding the highest levels of safety in everything we do.

Kishigo’s goal has always been to increase safety for workers and that’s especially true in the transportation industry. No matter the sector, HVSA is vital for safety, efficiency, and in creating a safer working environment. Contact us today to ensure your HVSA requirements are met.