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HiVis Supply is a reseller of high visibility apparel including ANSI approved clothing as well as a variety of hi-visibility traffic safety vests and incident command vests. We also carry high visibility jackets, windbreakers and rainwear. Our online store gives you access to the top brands including 3A Safety, ML Kishigo, Vinatronics, Checkers Industrial Products, Cornerstone, Cortina Safety Products Group, Flagstaff, KeepSafe, Marpac Corporation, MCR Safety-Memphis Glove, Safety Gear USA, Utility Pro Wear and Viz-Life.

We're proud to offer high visibility apparel for a variety of job duties like roadside construction, manufacturing, plant assembly, mining, surveying, forestry, power generator construction, shipyard construction, warehouse and facility maintenance, utilities department, sewer maintenance, electrical line construction, wind energy construction, ethanol and oil refinery and many others.

HiVis Supply offers great savings and product selection for helping you maintain a safe and OSHA/ANSI compliant work environment.

Thanks for your support in 2010. If you're new to HiVis Supply, we look forward to partnering with you in 2011! Be safe and highly visible!

The 7-in-1 All Conditions Jacket from SafetyGear™ by PIP

The 7-in-1 All Conditions Jacket is made for cold weather jacket and its versatility remains unmatched. This high visibility - high safety - and very warm utility jacket offers many options for safety and warmth. Changeable to all seasons, the SafetyGear™ coat can be worn as an ANSI Class 3 jacket - or remove the liner and wear it as a reversible, stand alone ANSI Class 2 vest. It offers a breathable outer shell and removable hood with an external phone pocket, fleece-lined collar on outer garment, velcro adjustable cuffs, zipper closure with storm flap, hand warmer pockets, D-rings for attaching identity tags and reflective 3M tape. the 7-in 1 is available in high-visibility orange or lime and runs the same price for sizes medium through 5XL. Its reflectivity makes it ANSI Class 3 compliant.

Protective Industrial Products focused on expanding its scope beyond hand protection and eyewear this year by introducing some innovative selections to the safety marketplace. “We’re in the middle of a big initiative that will complement our existing apparel offerings,” says Robin Roberts, Vice President of Sales. “We’re expanding our scope beyond hand protection.”

Over the last few years, Roberts says PIP has also strengthened its position in the visibility apparel space, again based on the exposure that such products have achieved in the European market. The manufacturer plans to further leverage that exposure with its newest additions.

Read the rest of the article, The “Head to Toe” Approach here.

 

HiVis Supply is proud to offer unique and forward thinking products for the hi-vis and safety industries. Visit HiVis Supply for all of your high visibility and safety needs. 

Anorak or Parka

In many parts of the country, different terminology is used for different things. There's the obvious ones like soda vs. pop, but what about when it comes to high visibility, or hi vis cold weather gear, like parka vs. anorak?

Wikipedia says that the words anorak and parka are now often used interchangeably, but when first introduced, they described somewhat different garments, and the distinction is still maintained by some.

Basically, an anorak is a waterproof jacket with a hood and drawstrings at the waist and cuffs, and a parka is a knee-length cold-weather jacket or coat; typically stuffed with down or very warm synthetic fiber, and with a fur-lined hood. Originally an anorak specifically implied a pull-over jacket without a zipper, button or frogged opening, but this distinction is now largely lost, and many garments with a full-length front opening are now described as anoraks. The anorak and parka have been developed from their traditional forms into a number of different designs using modern materials.

The word 'parka' is derived from the Nenets language meaning "animal skin". It first entered the English written record in a 1625 work by Samual Purchas.

The word 'anorak' comes from the Kalaallisut word anoraq, transliterated circa 1924. Its real meaning is "gay beaded item worn by Greenland women or brides in the 1930s". As a fashion statement, it was originally made from nylon, then poplin by 1960, when it featured in Vogue magazine as a fashion item.

350 Pro Series Parkas from HiVis Supply

The 350 Pro Series Parka has seam sealed construction with thermal insulation for added warmth. The parka features 2" 3M brand silver reflective tape. The storm cuff keeps wind and snow out of critical areas. Also includes a hidden collar hood and adjustable cuffs. Pockets: two outside lower slash pockets with zippers and storm flaps; one outside upper radio pocket; one hidden inside wallet pocket with storm flap; and on inside general pupose pocket. Parkas are available in both high visibility lime (9662) and orange (9663), in sizes M-5XL. ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 compliant.

Aphorisms in Surveying

These words of wisdom were shared by Dr. Dick Elgin in an article that appeared in the American Surveyor.

"For many years I have delivered to state surveyor association meetings a seminar on how to improve one's surveying business. Its current revision is based on my 36 years of education, training, experience, buying then operating and growing then selling a surveying and engineering business, and all the accompanying highs and lows that go with a career in surveying. During those 36 years I have collected sayings applicable to operating a surveying/engineering business. I include them in my seminar handouts, and thought perhaps the readers of The American Surveyor would enjoy them as well.

"My only regret is that I did not keep track of the sources of some of these sayings. Some I've heard for years, yelled across our surveying office by my late father (with great emphasis and effect). Others I've read or heard and modified. Others I'm sure are quotes attributable to someone, but I don't know which ones or to whom. To them the readers and I say `thanks for your insight and wisdom.'


• Call them before they call you.
• Under promise. Over deliver.
• Procrastination never solved a problem, it only made one get worse.
• You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
• People don't contract for services with people they don't know.
• Bad clients and bad projects go together.
• Surveyors are more trustworthy than their clients.
• If you don't have much work, it's not because you charge too much.
• Receivables older than 120 days are no longer receivables.
• If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
• The surveyor's measurements don't end up as complaints to the Licensing Board; mis-communications or lack of communication with the client do.
• When you offend someone in business they will tell ten people. Do a good job they will tell one.
• Never lose an existing client.
• There are good jobs and there are bad jobs. Trust your gut. Don't do the bad jobs.
• I don't know of a surveying company that failed due to charging too much.
• An organization's morale flows from the top down.
• Character is what you are. Reputation is merely what others think you are.
• It's what you learn after knowing it all that counts.
• A leader leads by example whether he knows it or not.
• Leadership is action, not position.

• Don't meet problems as they come, anticipate them.

"These nuggets of wisdom apply to business as well as to life. Enjoy and apply."

A 169Kb PDF of this article as it appeared in the magazine—complete with images—is available by clicking HERE.

HiVis Supply is proud to serve the men and women surveyors of america, and want to keep them safe in the process. For high visibility surveying vests and other hi vis winter apparel, visit HiVis Supply.

High Visibility for Children/Officers Around the World

Children

They're already doing it in Grimsby (Somerset, England) - donning high visibility safety vests going to and from school. Holly, Theo and Billy Joe think the initiative is "a good idea." It may not be high fashion but a garment to make school pupils visible is aiming to reduce road accidents.

"It is an effective solution to reducing accidents. It's around about 30% or higher reduction in the number of children getting involved in a [road] accident.
"I think the visibility coats are a good idea because when it's dark and if you're coming home from school people will see you crossing the road and in the fog people will see you. So they're very useful. "And also they keep you warm in the snow," added Theo.

A Gloucestershire headline reads "Gloucestershire road safety figures lowest since 1974," and they're attributing these statistics to the increased use of hi-vis apparel along with "targeted road safety advice and training is working across the board," said Councillor Stan Waddington, cabinet member for road safety. Child safety is a leading issue in the US. - children wear safety helmets while riding bikes, so why not high visibility apparel to boot?

Well, at least at Halloween. The Maryland State Highway Administration made reflective safety vests available to parents and guardians of children to help prevent pedestrian accidents involving vehicles on Halloween, according to a news release from the agency (see "Reflective safety vests available for Halloween"). Representative Neil J. Pedersen said, “Unfortunately, on average, about 100 pedestrians are killed every year in traffic crashes in our state.”

Officers
During an inquest of a fatality of an officer in Auckland, the court was told that Mr. Wootton was not wearing a reflectorized safety jacket when he went to lay the spikes, most likely because he only had a matter of seconds to act. Although it was not known if a jacket would have changed the outcome for Mr Wootton, reports from the Department of Labour and the Independent Police Conduct Authority both recommended police review the policy for wearing the jackets.
The Department of Labour said it appeared that the requirement for the jackets to be worn was well known, but was not adhered to by all officers, with some saying they felt making themselves more visible might make them a target. However, Mr Smith said he did not believe there should be an option for officers not to wear them. "If an officer cannot safely wear a jacket and have time to deploy the road spikes safely, then they should simply abandon the exercise," he said.

Local councillor Roger Guy told BBC Radio's "Good Morning Scotland" program "the police cannot be everywhere, all the time." He added: "So if people in the communities are genuinely anxious about speeding motorists in their villages, or their neighborhood, then we're calling on them to volunteer." The BBC also reports that when residents of local towns are upset by constant speeding in their area, they should be willing to volunteer to shoot radar "Volunteers in high visibility vests to trap speeders." Chief Inspector John McDonald of Fife Constabulary said "road safety is everyone's concern." He said there had been "absolutely tremendous progress" in reducing road casualties across Fife in the past five years.

HiVis Supply is proud to offer high visibility apparel for a variety of job duties and officers and children around the world. HiVis Supply offers great savings and product selection for helping you maintain a safe and OSHA/ANSI compliant work environment and keeping those closest to you safe throughout the year. If you're looking for discounted safety equipment or identification products on sale, visit our web specials page or sign up for our email promotions.

ML Kishigo Featured in Inc. Magazine

For 30+ years, ML Kishigo has been developing smarter safety and high-vis apparel products that meet customers' specialized needs. They don't just meet standards in safety and high-vis apparel - they exceed them. Kishigo prides themselves in continual innovation, quality control checks and rigorous testing. ML Kishigo is your choice for traffic, construction, surveyor, public safety/incident command, fire-resistant, industrial, clean room and other high-visibility needs. Recently, ML Kishigo was features in the October issue of Inc. Magazine. Here is an excerpt from the article:

Safety vest - High-visibility vests are a must for airport ground crews, given that jet noise and protective ear coverings make it difficult to hear danger approaching. The bright-yellow color and reflective stripes on this vest, custom made for Delta by M.L. Kishigo in Santa Ana, California, help keep workers out of harm's way. CEO Loren Wall founded the company in 1973 and named it after his late wife, Mary Lou Kishigo. It has 95 employees and makes a full line of safety clothing for the construction, energy, and public safety industries.

HiVis Supply is proud to offer high visibility apparel for a variety of job duties like roadside construction, manufacturing, plant assembly, mining, surveying, forestry, power generator construction, shipyard construction, warehouse and facility maintenance, utilities department, sewer maintenance, electrical line construction, wind energy construction, ethanol and oil refinery and many others. HiVis Supply offers great savings and product selection for helping you maintain a safe and OSHA/ANSI compliant work environment. 

Hi Vis News from Around the World

Australia - New Honda road bike customers receive high visibility vest
Honda have long been advocates for motorcycle safety and are now giving away branded, high visibility vests with every new Honda motorcycle in an effort to address visibility issues all motorcyclists have to contend with.
The high quality design also offers a front zip closure as opposed to a standard velcro closure, with Honda logos on both front and back.
The vest is packaged in a Honda printed pouch with a recommended retail value of around $25.
“We have been considering for some time the most practical way that we can help riders to be safer on the road,” said Honda Australia’s General Manager, Motorcyles, Tony Hinton.
“Visibility is often noted as a factor in crashes involving cars and motorcyclists, and this is an area where we can encourage riders to do as much as possible to be seen, day or night.”
“We are seeing more and more riders wearing high vis clothing and vests, and felt that it would be an excellent value add item for anyone purchasing one of our motorcycles.”
Any customer who purchases a road registerable motorcycle across the Honda range from any dealer nationally will receive a vest.
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 Spanish prostitutes wear yellow bibs to avoid police fines

Roadside prostitutes working on a roundabout outside the Spanish city of Lleida have begun wearing yellow reflective bibs to avoid fines from police.
The prostitutes have donned the high visibility vests, similar to those worn by road workers or drivers whose cars have broken down, to save themselves the €40 (£36) fines.
Police said they were not trying to get rid of the prostitutes, but were simply including them in a push to enforce use of the fluorescent bibs, which must be worn by anyone walking down a rural highway.
A police spokesman said: "In the past couple of months the prostitutes have been fined for two reasons: for not wearing the reflective jacket and for creating danger on the public highway."
Police say they have no other reason for fining the prostitutes, whose chosen spot on a roundabout of the LL-11 road falls just outside the municipal boundaries of Lleida – which recently banned street prostitution.
The move comes amid a wider debate over prostitution in Spain, where it thrives in a context that is part legal and part illegal. Scantily-clad sex workers can be seen on roads outside many cities, although only those in Lleida are believed to wear reflective jackets.
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