In a high-traffic work zone, which item is typically required as part of PPE?

• A. High-visibility clothing
• B. Regular street clothes
• C. Sunglasses only
• D. Sandals

Answer: (A)

High-visibility clothing keeps workers conspicuous to drivers and equipment operators in busy work zones. In high-traffic areas, being easily seen reduces the risk of being struck by vehicles or machinery, especially as lighting or weather conditions change. This PPE is usually a neon-colored vest or shirt with reflective strips so you’re visible both during the day and at night. Regular street clothes don’t offer any guaranteed visibility, sunglasses alone don’t provide conspicuity or protection, and sandals leave feet unprotected in an environment with moving vehicles and debris. For these reasons, high-visibility clothing is the typical PPE required in high-traffic work zones.