Month: August 2018

Should I wear a reflective vest

Motorcycle biker mortality on the roads is on the rise again. Cyclists and motorists are also singled out. But over the year and all categories combined, the number of deaths on the roads is slightly lower: 3,693 (metropolitan and overseas), 45 fewer than in 2016 (-1.2%).

That is not going to work in the hands of those who want to change the course of things in terms of road safety. Difficult indeed to fight against the passage of 90 to 80 km/h on the two-way roads without central separator when the number of deaths on the roads in 2017 of the two main categories of users, the biker-scooters and the motorists, leaves again to the rise.

Black year for bikers

Bikers and scooters have paid a heavy price in 2017. 669 death is 53 more than in 2016. This corresponds to a rise of 9%. Motorists do better with a little less than 1% increase but still see their number of deaths on the road from 1760 to 1770. In contrast, cyclists, like bikers, show a significant increase of 6% in from 162 to 172 death in 2017 compared to 2016.

It’s better for other users

For their part, pedestrians see their statistics decline encouragingly, if we still deplore 488 death in 2017, this figure is down 13% from 2016 where there were 559, or 71 of more. The number of 2018 is being counted.

These numbers we do not speak about

If we add the statistics of pedestrians and cyclists, non-motorized users in total, we arrive at a total of 660 death. It’s almost equivalent to the number of biker death. What do road safety specialists expect to impose safety clothing on these particularly vulnerable users? When are helmets and reflective vests mandatory for cyclists, who often drive at speeds equivalent to motorized vehicles in urban centers? When is the obligation to wear high visibility clothing for pedestrians crossing streets sometimes poorly lit at night?

It is a safe bet that many tragedies could be avoided if these users almost invisible. Unpredictable behavior and devoid of any form of body protection were more easily spotted and equipped with reflective materials to limit the effects of a fall or fall. An impact against another user.

Near schools, well-protected pedestrian crosswalks

On the pedestrian crossing in front of the Buisson school, between the town hall and the train station, a group of ten women dressed in an orange reflective vest back and forth between the two sidewalks. They are the ones who make the children go through eight public schools in Hazebrouck, from September to June. To avoid a drama whose parents would not recover, the town puts the big means to train and equip them. “We will give them a fluorescent vest with reflective tape in the summer and a jacket that is also fluorescent and has reflective materials on for the winter. But they will also have a light stick and an illuminated STOP sign in each hand. “explains Frederic, head of prevention at the town hall.

Anticipate the behavior of motorists

The goal, on this warm morning in July, is to anticipate the approach of vehicles as much as possible, while keeping an eye on someone who wants to cross. “It’s not so easy and therefore very important,” says Halloran, who is not yet at his first attempt and protects the pedestrian crossings of schools La Fontaine and Jules-Ferry.

At the same time, the ASVPs, also present, will be deployed to schools to prevent any inconvenient parking and to optimize security around the schools.

 

Prepare properly for long trips by car

While some prefer the train or the plane to go on vacation, the majority of French people travel by car to reach their destination. However, a long journey cannot be improvised. Here are some tips to make your trip safe and enjoyable.

Prepare your vehicle, equipment, itinerary

A few days before departure, make sure your car is in perfect condition. Check the general condition of the vehicle: brakes, steering, headlights, light, battery, windshield wipers. Also check the condition, wear and pressure of the tires, especially the spare wheel. Check the oil levels, brake and cooling fluids, windshield washer.

As a reminder, you must have several equipment on board including: a breathalyzer, a pre-signaling triangle, a safety vest. Remember that you will spend long hours in your car. Remember to bring sunglasses and soft drinks without alcohol in the summer, blankets and special equipment (chains, snow tires, anti-frost bomb…) in the winter.

It is advisable to charge your vehicle the day before departure, as far as possible. No object should occupy the back deck. In addition, if you use roof racks, a roof box, a bike rack or a trailer, make sure that you follow the rules in force for loading.

Finally, before setting off on the road, plan your route with the fastest route. Find out about traffic and weather conditions along the way. Make sure your GPS is working properly and possibly equip a road map.

Take the road rested and take regular breaks

It is essential to leave in shape. Avoid leaving after a long day of work, opt for an early start. You are leaving for a long journey, think about putting on an outfit in which you feel comfortable to drive. On the way, take a break as soon as you need it, at least every two hours. Do not fight drowsiness. If you have children, plan activities to distract them all the way.

On the road, pay attention to the speed limits. Also remember not to overheat the cabin and ventilate it regularly. You should know that driving 10km/h less on the highway can save 3 to 5 liters of fuel over 500km. Another trick to reduce fuel consumption: prefer roof boxes to galleries and do not forget to disassemble after use. Indeed, these causes an over consumption of 10 to 20%.

A well prepared trip will save you a lot of surprises. Although the holiday season is eagerly awaited, the preparation of the trip is still necessary.

With safety vest you are safe!

For four years now, it has also applied in Germany: The obligation to carry safety vests.

It ensures a high level of safety in the event of a breakdown. With a safety vest, for example, you will be seen earlier and better in the event of an accident by other road users. In particular, on busy highways or in poor visibility, it may be vital. During the day, the sun ensures that the vest with reflective materials is bright and visible from far away.

In the dark, the reflective tapes of the vest throw back incoming light. The law prescribes a safety vest for each car or truck. But there is no compulsory wearing obligation. Because you usually do not travel alone on holiday, the police recommend: Keep as many safety vests as there are people in the car. And to make sure you do everything right, always remember to set up your warning triangle at a sufficient distance from the safety vest. Leave your car after a breakdown or accident and always stand behind the guardrails with enough distance to the road.

Important information about the safety vest: Always have the safety vest at hand, for example in the side or glove compartment. The vest should be stored so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight. The sunrays destroy the lighting effect. In many European countries, safety vests have long been mandatory in the vehicle. Missing the safety vest, then costs in Germany 15 Euros fines. In other European countries, this is usually much more expensive.

So the best thing to do today is to see the safety vest, warning triangle and first aid kit are on board and ready to hand. The police wish you a safe journey and stay safe!

What is the need for safe night running?

Due to the busy work during the day, more and more activists love to run on the night. This is a good thing, but if there are no effective preventive measures, the dangers that come with it are also increasing.

Searching words such as “Dream at Night” have appeared on our homepage. Various media and large-scale magazines have reminded everyone how to avoid danger and what precautions should be taken when going out. However, the danger brought by night running is far more than this.

Because the night runs are at night and the night is dark, the weak light factor cannot be changed, so the night has also become a time when many traffic accidents occur frequently. When we go out to run at night, we will have blind spots even under the light. We can’t even pay attention when we go out. We have hidden for security risks.

So how do we avoid the night running accident?

Reflective vests and reflective tapes are mainly used because they can be used as highlight warnings at night to remind drivers to pay attention in advance and effectively avoid accidents. They are essential equipment for night runners.

After reading the above sharing, everyone should know what the necessary equipment for night running is. In fact, no matter what form of exercise is a healthy body, so we must not forget because of a moment, forget to bring reflective strips, reflective tape, Or reflective clothing, bring their own security risks.

Safety is available in fashionable elegance

To be well perceived by motorists, helps bright clothes. Reflective clothing increases the likelihood of being seen many times over. These include safety vests.

However, they are the opposite of chic. But there are alternatives. If you look around, for example, in sportswear. For joggers, cyclists or mountain bikers, the sportswear industry has outdoor jackets, hats or scarves in neon colors, or jackets and trousers with reflective tapes. All this can also be worn well in everyday life.

In normal everyday clothing without reflectors, additional light bands with Velcro fasteners and so-called blinking with snap hook and LED light can be attached. Both are available, for example, in the bicycle trade.

Reflectors should be standardized

In the 1960s, a Finnish farmer developed reflectors that you can hang on your clothes. In addition to the classic snowflake shape and simple advertising reflectors from companies, there are now many different designs. Reflectors should not only look good, they should above all fulfill their purpose and comply with European standards. There are jewelry reflectors that cannot be seen at night from a sufficiently large distance. Therefore, one should pay attention to the CE mark.

The important thing is where the reflector sits

The reflector must be installed correctly. An important body, experts suggest, is on the right about knee high above the ground. A jewelry reflector should also not be attached to the lapel, but on jacket sleeves. The best to see are the reflectors, hanging from a chain or a band and rocking freely back and forth. They are visible from all directions. In addition, you should wear several reflectors on the clothes.

Also bags and satchels can shine

When buying satchels, parents should make sure that they meet the DIN standard: this provides that ten percent of the front and side surfaces are equipped with reflective materials. And as a fashion accessory, there are now also chic, reflective bags.

Reflective vests protect pedestrians and cyclists

Due to the weather, the risk of accidents increases. Pay attention to fluorescent and reflective materials.

Autumn has special requirements in road traffic: The days are getting shorter. The weather is getting worse and thus the overall visibility. Adverse weather conditions, slippery roads and short periods of daylight give pedestrians and cyclists a greater risk of being overlooked by motorists. It is highly recommended to wear reflective clothing in rain, fog and darkness. “Additional safety is provided by reflectors, which are already perceived by drivers at distances of up to 150 meters, thus allowing enough reaction time and stopping distance,” says Ralf. In comparison: A bright cap or jacket is only seen up to 90 meters. Dark jackets can hardly perceive motorists or at a distance of about 30 meters.

Pay attention to the test mark

“When buying reflective products, consumers should pay attention to the corresponding standards, license plates and test seals,” Denman says. Reflectors should comply with DIN standard EN 13356 and bear the CE mark. “If the GS mark is appropriate for tested safety, the product and the manufacturer are also monitored regularly.” For safety vests, the standard EN 20471 applies – this check number should be present on the label of the safety vest. Reflective tapes for joggers to incorporating prisms also ensure good reflective properties. By the way: warning clothing is divided into three classes depending on the proportion of fluorescent and retro reflective materials, with class 3 offering the best visibility. “Fluorescent materials or colors are particularly noticeable during foggy and rainy weather during the day, and retro reflective material ensures very good visibility at night, for example when it is illuminated by car headlights,” says Denman. If uncertainties arise with regard to the retro reflective behavior during the purchase, the TÜV Rhineland expert recommends making a cell phone photo with a flashlight from the reflective surface from a few meters away. Good retro reflective behavior is then directly visible on the display.

Safety vest and warning triangle at hand?

For four years now, it has also applied in Germany: The obligation to carry safety vests.

It ensures a high level of safety in the event of a breakdown. With safety vest, for example, you will be seen earlier and better in the event of an accident by other road users. In particular, on busy highways and highways or in poor visibility, it may be vital. During the day, the sun ensures that the west is bright and visible from far away. In the dark, the c of the vest throw back incoming light. The law prescribes a safety vest for each car or truck. But there is no compulsory wearing obligation. Because you usually do not travel alone on holiday, the police recommend: Keep as many safety vests as there are people in the car. Because everyone is safe.

And to make sure you do everything right. Always remember to set up your warning triangle at a sufficient distance from the safety vest. Leave your car after a breakdown or accident and always stand behind the guardrails with enough distance to the road.

Important information about the safety vest:

Always have the safety vest hand, for example in the side or glove compartment. The vest should be stored so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight. The sunrays will destroy the lighting effect of reflective materials. In many European countries, safety vests have long been mandatory in the vehicle. Missing the safety vest, then costs in Germany 15 Euros fines. In other European countries, this is usually much more expensive.

So the best thing to do today is to see if the safety vest, warning triangle and first aid kit are on board and ready to hand. The police wish you a safe journey and stay, safe!

How to choose the high-quality reflective vest

As today’s material life is getting better, people are paying more and more attention to safety and health issues. However, when we open shopping websites and search for reflective vests, the result is more than one hundred pages. So how do we find high quality reflective vests from the vast sea of clothing? How can one choose a genuine reflective vest of good quality?

What is the difference between the five-piece reflective vest and the 50-piece reflective vest? First of all, to introduce, reflective clothing usually refers to clothes that can play a reflective warning effect at night. The clothes are composed of reflective materials (reflective tapes or lattice strips) and base fabrics. When there is light shining at night, the reflective material will reflect back some of the light, to alert people to see the reflected light, does not emit light by itself.

According to national and industry standards, manufacturers of reflective clothing must strictly control all aspects of design, selection, sewing, and post processing of reflective clothing, instead of directly affixing one or more reflections to ordinary clothing. It’s so simple. In fact, from the reference points such as the reflective distance of reflective strips, the number of times of washing, and the width of reflective strips, the national standards are all clearly stipulated.

Some people may ask, cannot wear a reflective vest that does not meet the standard? Do I see some of the ten eight-piece reflective vests that people have in them not quite reflective? Yes, it does not mean that reflective clothing that does not meet the standards can’t be worn. Only the reflective clothing that is not designed and produced according to the standard will have more or less certain problems and security risks.

For example, the national standard GB20653 specifies a reflective distance of 330m. You wear a piece of clothing with reflective distance of only 100m. Of course, it is also possible. However, in case of an emergency, your reaction time to others will be much less. The danger has increased a lot. When it comes to life, one second is also critical! Finally, some reflectors can achieve a reflective distance of 330m. However, glass beads can easily come off due to insufficient processing. This led to some reflective vests not reflecting after washing several times.

Therefore, when we buy reflective vests, we must ask the shopkeeper what the reflective distance of the reflective clothing is, and how many washing time are supported. Of course, the larger the reflective distance, the better, and more washing time the better.

Why did the chicken wear a reflective vest?

A flock of chickens tasked with greeting guests at a Scotland bed and breakfast now wear reflective vests to make sure cars spot them as they cross the road.

Owners of Glenshieling House put the vests on their chicken residents to keep them safe. Now people are flocking to the Internet to see the sight of the dressed chickens.

14 hens are free to roam their 3-acre property. While most of the hens stay in the garden area, Nikola enjoys going out on to the driveway and into the road.

To keep Nikola safe, Lennox purchased a set of reflective vests with reflective tape online for the entire brood of hens, which have been dubbed the Glenshieling girls.

“The hens are very happy to wear them because they’re specially designed for chickens’’, Lennox told InsideEdition.com. “It Doesn’t interfere with their movement in the wings and they don’t overheat. In Scottish winters, it provides a bit of insulation.’’

She said she hopes the reflective vests with reflective materials will help cars slow down as they spot a chicken crossing the road, or catch her neighbors’ eye if a hen tries to waddle away.

As they reviewed the business plan, they wanted to offer more than just a run-of-the-mill menu, and decided to build a chicken coop so guests could enjoy fresh eggs in the morning.

“They like to come into the house, so when guests arrive, they love to see the hens and they’re always surprised by how friendly the hens are.” she said. “The hens will gather at their feet and knock on the glass. They’re very popular with all the guests.”