Orange You Glad – Vests Save Lives
There are numerous reasons to wear a bright orange safety vest – but, let’s face it . . . the number one reason is to be seen! Whether you’re working construction, directing traffic or on a hunting trip, it is important that you wear it to protect yourself and others from injury.
Our eyes naturally hone in on brightly colored objects. We are immediately alerted by the sight of a blazing orange vest even if our vision is distorted by thick fog, driving rain, blinding snow, or a dense forest.
Joggers, cyclists, elementary school crossing guards, and even travelers who become lost or stranded benefit greatly from using these brilliantly colored vests.Want more? Click here/tag Road crews and traffic controllers also rely on them for their personal safety.
Hunters especially consider them a valuable piece of equipment in preventing the loss of life. Although the florescent orange vests are required for hunters by the state, and designed especially for low and high visibility a few outdoorsman still prefer camouflage — but for the majority there is no doubt that the mortality rate declines for those who use a orange vest.
Put safety first. Wear a vest . . . you’ll be glad you did!