Last month, a SafeWork NSW inspector shut down a Sydney traffic management crew after a motorbike-mounted spotter was clipped by a turning B-double. The root cause? His three-year-old hi vis vest had faded to a dull beige, and the reflective tape no longer met AS/NZS 1906.4 standards. He’d bought it from a discount market, not […]
Hi Vis Vest Riding: The Ultimate Guide to Staying Safe, Visible & Stylish on Two Wheels It was a busy morning on the Pacific Highway when a traffic‑control officer on a high‑visibility bike slipped a loose pallet of signage. The pallet toppled, blocking the lane, and a truck driver, unable to see the officer in […]
Ride Safe & Seen: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Hi‑Vis Vest for Cyclists and Motorcyclists When a delivery rider on a bustling Sydney boulevard stopped to check a GPS, a van pulled out of a blind‑spot and clipped the bike’s side. The rider walked away with a bruised shoulder, but the incident could […]
Last month, WorkSafe Queensland shut down a Brisbane construction site for 48 hours because 12 workers wore Class D vests during twilight roadside work. The site manager thought “day use” vests were fine, even though the team worked until 7pm as the sun set. That mistake cost the company $42k in lost labour, plus a […]