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Las Vegas couple designs upgraded safety vest for road workers, police

A Las Vegas couple is hoping to change the way construction workers dress on the job.

They invented a one-of-a-kind safety vest that could make it easier for drivers to spot road crews before it’s too late.

As the temperatures warm up, you’ve probably seen more orange cones and flashing signs, popping up on valley roads.

“We had prototypes we let constructors use them out on the road,” Megan Collins said.

Experts in the construction industry, Tom Mueller and Collins founded Solar LED Safety Products. They created a new type of vest to keep workers safe.

“It was a process of gluing and putting it on some material that we felt could create the idea that we wanted,” Collins said.

So after more than eight years, five prototypes and three patents, they settled on a final design.

“Just doing manufacturing is a whole new animal for us, so it’s been a lot of learning,” Collins said.

Their vest includes flashing lights, which can help drivers spot them faster, especially at night. Right now, the typical vest only has reflectors.

“So a regular vest requires light to hit the reflective tape and that doesn’t always happen right away,” Collins said. “So if somebody’s coming around a turn, they’re not going to see that reflective material until the light hits it.”

Their battery-operated safety vest is powered by the sun.

“It has four solar panels that recharge 16 lights that flash 60 times a minute for 48 hours,” Collins said. “They can be seen at 2800 feet at night.”

The final product is already in the hands of several valley agencies.

“LVCVA, we have some going out to the City of Las Vegas, NDOT is going to be trying out some,” Collins said.

NDOT spokesperson Tony Illia said they are always looking for ways to decrease work zone fatalities.

“They’re up roughly 2% nationwide, year by year – highway workers being killed in work zones,” he said. “They’re simply doing their jobs to provide for their families and make it home alive. That shouldn’t be too much to ask.”

Now, this Vegas couple hopes their invention will help turn those numbers around.

“If we can stop just 2%, 1%, that’s going to be good,” Mueller said. “The main thing is to take you home to your parents, your family, loved ones.”

Up next, they are working on some new styles including a shorter version, tailored for law enforcement.

“That will allow them to wear it and they can still access their belt, their gun, and everything,” Collins said. “Saving lives, that’s a passion of ours. We’re looking forward to making that awareness on the roadways.”

NDOT also wants to remind drivers speeding fines are doubled in work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 8-12.

The event is in its 20th year and is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration.

NDOT also brings out a mobile truck with what’s called an impact continuator. Illia said it’s like a movable crash zone that works like a guard rail to protect workers.

Two dozen Nevada Department of Transportation employees has been killed in the line of duty since 1948. The most recent employee that died in the line of duty was Ron Raiche Jr., who was struck and killed by an inattentive driver on March 30, 2015, while repairing roadway cracking on Interstate 80 near Battle Mountain.

This must be considered by joggers and cyclists in the cold

The days are getting colder – the fall has Germany firmly under control. Many outdoor athletes refrain from the darker season on the training outdoors and make it rather comfortable on the sofa. In spite of all weather conditions, others cycle to work every day. With the right equipment, jogging or cycling does not have to be abandoned. Some tips:

Tip 1 – Warm up properly

If you come from heated rooms for sports outside, the organism must first adjust to the low temperatures. Those who start with full intensity immediately inhale the cold air too quickly and risk irritating the pharynx, bronchi, and lungs. This increases the risk of cold. Muscles and joints also take longer to reach operating temperature. Therefore, a warm-up for five to ten minutes before going to the sport and then get into the usual training.

Tip 2 – Do not wear too warm

Many recreational athletes dress in winter weather too warm. Athletes dress best in the wind or minus degrees according to the three-layer principle: functional underwear, a warming insulating layer such as fleece, which does not store moisture, and a protective layer. This can be, for example, a breathable windbreaker that lets moisture escape from the inside out, but keeps out wind, rain, and snow. Cotton clothing is not suitable because it stores the sweat and cools the athlete faster.

Tip 3 – Protect your head, feet, and hands

It is also advisable to wear a hat, scarf and light gloves because the human loses about 40 percent of the body heat over the head and neck. If you ride a bike in winter, you have to protect your hands and feet well against the cold, otherwise, you will soon become numb. For the hands, lined and windproof gloves are a must. Two pairs of socks only help when the shoe is not too tight because the air between the foot and the shoe is insulating. Also, neoprene overshoes and breathable rain pants help against freezing temperatures.

Tip 4 – Reflective clothing for safety

Light and reflective clothing increase safety for joggers and cyclists. A bright yellow or orange safety vest can also help cyclists feel better in traffic.

Tip 5 – Sufficient light on the bike

The bike should be easily recognizable in the dark, both through its lighting and through reflective materials. With missing or not functioning lighting Radlern threatens a fine of at least 20 euros. Also, this can have expensive consequences for accidents.

Tip 6 – Slow down the pace while biking

With slippery paving, snow, and ice, the risk of falls for cyclists is generally high. Cyclists should slow down the pace and neither corner nor brake in curves. Also for bicycles, there are now special winter tires and provided with metal pins road spikes. If you also set the saddle a few centimeters lower, you can quickly get in touch with both feet if necessary.

Tip 7 – Strengthen the immune system

Not least, regular exercise such as walking, running or cycling in the cold season not only strengthens the immune system and protects against infections, but also helps against the mood low in the dark season. Sport and exercise in the fresh air stimulate the production of the stimulant hormone serotonin and the circulation. Even in gray, cloudy skies, natural daylight is three to four times as intense as the room lighting. Experts advise going outside for half an hour if possible.

Motorcycle season begins: “Make yourself visible!”

The motorcycle season has begun. To avoid accidents, experts from the Transport and Accident Prevention Directorate of Wuppertal Police Headquarters organized a prevention day with the network Limiter Inside to give tips to motorcyclists. “The most important factor in all is predictive and safe driving,” says Ralph Geeven of the Traffic and Accident Prevention Directorate. “And wearing a safety vest for you to be seen.”

In the parking lot at the intersection to Kohlfuhrt / corner Müngstener bridge visitors can take a look at the mini-screen on the bike Thorsten Lamb throw: This is equipped with the ProVida technology and is intended to illustrate how well visible motorcyclists with and without safety vest. “Especially in fog, it is often difficult to directly recognize motorcyclists. Especially if they do not wear reflective clothing.”

With safety vest sew on reflective tape, you are just better to see

Thorsten Lamb and his colleagues from the police headquarters in Wuppertal used ProVida technology to determine the visibility and speed of motorcyclists. “The driver with safety vest is better to see,” says Lamb. Clear that his urgent advice is “Wear a safety vest!”

 Ralph Geeven from the Traffic and Accident Prevention Directorate: “Unfortunately, there is only one helmet required so far. It would be desirable if wearing complete motorcycle clothing was enforced as a duty. Also for your protection, because motorcyclists have no crumple zone. “

The safety vest is a simple means of avoiding accidents, says Geeven. “Especially at the beginning of the motorcycle season, it is often difficult for motorists to get used to the other road users. After all, there was a half-year break. “Accidents with injuries and deaths are therefore commonplace – even if the numbers in the Bergisch city triangle are declining. In only a quarter of accidents involving motorcycles, the cyclist is the cause of the accident. “Causes are often too high a speed or too close to motorcyclists,” says Geeven.

First of all, a feeling again get for the machine

Frank Schulz has been a member of the network Limiter Inside for one and a half years. “I’m an advocate of neon yellow safety vests,” he says. Before the start of the season and the first tour brakes and wheels are checked and once only short trips drove. “Participating directly in the bunch of rips, I do not think so. After the long break, I need to get a feel for the machine again.”

Visibility increases security in autumn

Upper Austria. Autumn is a dangerous season for traffic safety. Better visibility through reflectors increases safety.

With the dawn of the cold season, the days are shorter and the nights longer. The resulting poor visibility in combination with the main causes of accidents distraction and excessive speed is a risky mix for potentially dangerous situations. “Many dangerous situations and accidents can be avoided if students, pedestrians, and cyclists are more visible to motorists,” emphasizes State Councilor for Infrastructure Günther Steinkellner.

More security with reflective elements

Visibility materials help to prevent accidents. Whether it’s safety vests, reflective wristbands, and wristbands, headlamps, reflective materials for sewing and sticking, or workwear that uses reflective material – properly fitting or using these elements and behaving properly will increase road safety. Just wearing a safety vest in the dark increases the visibility from 30 to about 150 meters. Parents and adults are also seen as role models for younger people and should lead by example.

“The brighter and more conspicuous you are to recognize, the better you will be perceived. This also increases the ability of vehicle drivers to react in a timely and appropriate manner, “concludes Steinkellner.

A Man Find was Hired as Police because of His Called “Mr. Police”

An Indonesian construction worker has been employed as police because of his name – Polisi, which is Indonesian for “Police”.

He fined by traffic police with safety uniform for riding without a license on the road. But after checking his identity card, local officers decided to adopt him as their celebrity mascot. Then buying a driving license and offering an office job in their station house for him.

Polisi said that he didn’t expect it to bring him good luck. As the breadwinner for the family after his father died, Mr. Polisi was unable to afford a driving license. Now he hopes to save money to afford his younger brother’s schooling.

Starting his office job at the police station, a renew Mr. Polisi said “It’s a new experience for me, I will try to adapt to working in an office. I will do my best to ensure people’s safety on the road.” He has passed his motorcycle test with the help of the local officers. Now he is fully road legal. He will help officers conduct driving tests from now on.

As a construction before, he has to wear a safety vest sew on reflective tape during the job. Now, he is also required to wear the safety vest during the duty. But the cloth on the body means more to him. He needs to be more responsible for his job and the public than before.

Reminded scooter drivers of where they can go and when to use a helmet

Cyclists and scooters rush through the city streets and sidewalks as the weather warms. Although the latter vehicle has taken to the streets until recently, it has become one of the favorites. However, it is noteworthy that frequent scooter drivers still forget that it is not only a vehicle for entertainment but also a vehicle, and its drivers must comply with all Road Traffic Rules (Road Traffic Rules).

Scooters, especially electric scooters, are often seen as a pastime by city dwellers, but Laurynas Jovaišas, the chief inspector of the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, reminds that people should remember that the requirements of the KET for bicycle riders combustion engine or electric motor, of an output not exceeding 1 kW and capable of a speed of not more than 25 km / h.

How to ride a scooter As with conventional or electric bikes, scooter riders need to be aware of and adhere to all KETs. Electric scooters can be used to cycle along bicycle lanes and lanes or, if they do not, to sidewalks or the right of the road. Electric scooter drivers must keep as close to the right edge as possible while moving in the driveway, only when turning left, turning, overtaking, or when only the right lane is allowed from the first lane.

In all cases, the scooter driver must pay attention to the KET and ensure pedestrian safety when riding the sidewalk. For example, a pedestrian scooter can only drive at pedestrian speeds of up to 6-7 km / h. speed.

When deciding to ride a scooter, it is advisable to first wear a helmet and other protective equipment, and first test the acceleration of this vehicle before driving. The choice of wearing a helmet or not is indeed restricted to persons of legal age, and those under 18 years of age must always wear a helmet. Also, when driving at night, the scooter driver should turn on the white lights on the front of the scooter and the red lights near the rear wheel. Scooter drivers must wear a bright-colored safety vest with reflective tapes, both at night and during daytime driving. Please note that the scooter can only be used on the driveway if its brakes and acoustic signal are in good working order.

Not All It is true that electric scooters, by their technical characteristics, can be classified as mopeds. If the vehicle is capable of a speed of between 25 and 45 km / h and has a maximum net power of between 1 kW and 4 kW, it is classified as a moped.

Such vehicles must be registered, have valid roadworthiness tests and civil liability insurance, and must be licensed by AM or any other relevant category. Those who disregard the order and do not have the necessary documents would be subject to administrative liability. Information prepared in cooperation with the Lithuanian Road Administration under the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Road safety: Equipment for safer driving of HRK 150

Protective equipment is not always required, but it is good to wear it because the cyclist is more visible to others in traffic. Everything can also be purchased at shopping malls.

I often cycle and wonder if I should wear a cycling safety vest. When should I have it and do I have to wear it when I drive through the Maksimir forest, the reader asked us.

“A bicycle driver who rides a pavement must have a reflective vest sew on reflective tape, reflective cycling attire or another reflective mark at night and, if the visibility is low,” the Ministry of Interior replied. This means that the reader driving through the Maksimir Forest is not obliged to have it, but it is still better to be visible in traffic.

According to the Road Traffic Safety Act, a bicycle rider who does not wear a reflective vest with reflective material or other reflective mark is in violation and is fined HRK 300. The same penalty applies to those cyclists who do not have lights.

“At night, from the first dusk until full sunrise, and in the daytime, if visibility is low, the bike must have a white light on the front and red on the back,” says Article 101 of the Traffic Safety Act.

The Ministry of Interior replied that the technical requirements for vehicles involved in road traffic, as well as for bicycles, were laid down in the provisions of the Ordinance on the Technical Conditions of Road Vehicles.

“The bicycle must be equipped with a road light and position light, or rear light. It must also have ‘cat eyes’, cat adopters, red on the back of the bike and yellow on the pedals, reflective elements on the wheels and bells,” says Article 166 of the Regulations.

It also states that the headlamp must be adjusted to illuminate the road for at least 10 meters and at most 50. A poorly placed headlamp, especially if it is a strong LED lamp, can be a problem for anyone who comes across it. Namely, if the careless rider did not point the lamp slightly downwards but straight ahead, he would blind the cyclist coming to meet him on the cycle path.

Cyclist under 16 must wear a helmet when driving on the road. Children under the age of eight must also wear a helmet if older people ride them on a bicycle in the seat.

What to consider when buying a life jacket for dog

It might be an odd thing to consider. Why does my dog need a life jacket? Can’t dogs swim?

We seem to think that our pets have retained all of their wild instincts, but the fact is that they simply aren’t true. Many dogs would have no better means to swim to safety in the event of a water-based emergency than we would. Therefore, your dog must be as well-equipped as they can be when venturing out into the great blue sea. Or just the nearby lake, even.

If you are looking to play it safe while boating, sailing, swimming, or playing near the water with your pooch, you should invest in a dog life jacket. Here’s what you should know if you want to buy a life vest for your dog.

Four things are critical in a good doggy life safety vest. The first is buoyancy. This is the jacket’s natural ability to float, which is a pretty important aspect of the life vest. You want to make sure that the vest can hold your dog’s weight to ensure its success. Dog life jackets are rated for weight, so check before you buy.

The next thing to consider is color. You want the vest to be a very bright color. In the event your pup is knocked overboard or lost in the water, this will make them easier to spot. Some even have reflective tape to catch the light better and make your dog more visible.

Strong handles will be the third important detail. If you have to haul your pet out of the water, ensuring that the handles can withstand the dog’s weight is a must. Test the handles before you bring your dog to the water. Make sure they can hold your pup’s full weight.

Lastly, you want to make sure the vest fits properly. This is as crucial with a dog as it is with a human child. An improperly fitting vest can be almost as dangerous as no vest at all. If you can, bring your dog into the store to make sure it fits both safely and comfortably. Check that your dog can sit and lie down while in their vest. If your pup is a bit on the heavy side, make sure nothing is being pinched or pulled, too.

Is a doggy life vest really necessary? Yes! Your dog should wear a life jacket on or near the water – as should you, and everyone on your boat.

While every dog should be properly equipped for safety, certain dogs must be given life vests with reflective materials. Dogs with low body fat such as the Greyhound, senior animals, and dogs with health or mobility issues should always be properly secured when going out into the water. They are our family members, after all!

Fluvial Captaincy intensifies preventive actions on vessels

The Fluvial Captaincy of Santarém, west of Pará, intensified this July preventive actions that show the importance of salvage equipment on boats. The goal is to ensure that trips and tours in the region are safer, so inspections have also increased in water transport.

The Navy conducts Operation Summer every year so that during this period, which has the largest influx of people on trips and outings, the safety of boats can be enhanced.

According to the CFS commander, Captain Fábio Benincasa, the operation aims to inspect the regions of resorts and boats that make trips around the region. “The most frequent records are unqualified drivers, lack of salvage material, and it is important that there are sufficient life jackets for everyone on the boat and crew,” he said.

Passenger capacity needs to be monitored, as trips must be made with the number of people allowed for each vessel. The minimum mooring distance is 200 meters from the shore so that the safety of swimmers is respected, especially at this time that the beaches receive the largest number of visitors. However, it is possible to dock with 50 meters respecting the speed limit of 5km per hour.

According to the commander, the guidelines are for the total safety of the people. “There are rules for watercraft because drivers need to be qualified, wearing the safety vest with reflective tape is indispensable. And that adults have full attention to children,” he said.

Vulnerable users – Think!

Seeing and being seen is essential in road traffic.

With the change of the time last weekend, many pedestrians move at nightfall. It follows an increased risk of the accident since often the drivers do not see them well or notice them only at the last moment. Road Safety Luxembourg ASBL, the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure and the Police Lëtzebuerg recall some tips to reduce the risk of collision:

Pedestrians: Be visible!

Wear clothing with reflective material, armbands, jackets, reflective tapes, umbrellas and reflective pads – all accessories for long-distance viewing by motorists.

Walk-in in front of traffic on country roads and wear the mandatory safety vest.

Consider the speed and distance of approaching vehicles before entering the road. Make sure you are seen by motorists.

Put a reflective collar on your dog.

Joggers: be visible!

Wear reflective armbands and wear clothing with integrated reflective elements.

Wear a safety vest that is mandatory if you take the road out of town.

Cyclists: be visible!

Make sure the lights and reflectors of your bike are in good condition.

Wear a helmet and a vest or other reflective accessory.

Mandatory bike equipment:

a doorbell

two brakes

a white or yellow light before

at least 2 reflectors per wheel or continuous reflective tape on the tires

reflectors on the pedals

a red reflector

a red rear light

Motorists: be visible!

Turn on the lights when visibility conditions require.

Report your maneuvers in good time.

Adjust your speed.

Make sure windows and vehicle lights are clean (in winter cleared of snow or ice).

Take into account the potential errors of vulnerable users in traffic.