Safety Green???

Rag Top Daze · 06-17-2010, 08:48 PM

Today I drove 109 from Wolfeboro to Moultonborough, and came across a group of state workers on the side of the road. Can anyone tell me who the Einstein is who sends these men out in GREEN t-shirts and GREEN vests to work with all the GREEN foliage in the back ground? It's almost like they were dressed in camouflage along that stretch of road. Thankfully, there were plenty of the safety orange signs posted along the route leading up them. This green really was a poor choice of color for the safety of these men. Is it just me, or is anyone else asking what happened to the workers wearing the safety orange?

trfour · 06-18-2010, 01:12 AM

New Hampshire and surrounding towns are not immune from anything (((((((( ))))))))...

If y'all have survived through any of the above anomalies, just consider yourself lucky!

Terry
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upthesaukee · 06-18-2010, 05:28 AM

I have been told in the past that the green is a better safety color. I see it here with our town workers, and I have seen the old red fire engines actually go to a flourescent green. I thought that it was because it can be seen better in low light or reduced visibility, and also not as much a problem for those who suffer from color blindness.

Just a recollection from a few years ago...not enough time to research for you.

Winnipesaukee Divers · 06-18-2010, 06:09 AM

The other day, the tree crews were cutting down a bunch of pines that had grown into the wires. They had 4 or 5 truck in the road and N Hampton PD were managing one way traffic around them. There they were, in the roadway with black uniforms and the striking "Slime Green "vests, no missing them. When it became my turn to proceed through the destruction zone, I came to area where the tree cutter had just topped a tree and it came crashing to the ground. Naturally this distracted me, when I looked back to road; there stood an officer also watching the distraction. With his "Safety Suit" on, he blended right into the background. I had driven 100 yard toward the officer and never even saw him standing there. Luckily, I missed him by inches, but the whole incident shook me up.

I thought about calling the NHPD to tell them what had happen (or almost happen), but thought better of it, thinking; it's got to be my fault... I shouldn't have taken my eyes off the road, I need to get better driving/sunglasses or I need to be better aware of the situation.

No matter how slow I was going, when its truck verses patrolman, it’s going to come out bad for both of us.

LakeSnake · 06-18-2010, 06:59 AM

Found the below on a saftey web site that may help explain the change but I have to say I think most of the time the LEO's or workers would be against a predominately green background when out on the road. When standing in front of an orange construction vehicle or sign most people would be trying to avoid the vehicle/sign anyway.
Also saw that the color green implies saftey - such as a green trafic light means safe to proceed. While orange is used a caution color throughout most applications.

Just my 2 cents.

High-Visibility Colors:
Workers need a color that will help to differentiate them and make them more conspicuous in their environment. Bright Lime/Safety Green garments may best differentiate workers from orange colored vehicles, signs, and construction barrels; Bright Orange/Safety Orange garments may best differentiate those who work in predominately green areas.

Argie's Wife · 06-18-2010, 07:18 AM

Green does imply safety - that's why you see it at so many hospitals.

Personally, I don't care if they're wearing pink with yellow stripes, as long as they have signs up warning me that they might be in the road.

I happened around a curve on Route 28 in Wolfeboro yesterday and had to slam on the breaks because the traffic was at a stop due to road construction. I knew the visibility/stopping distance would be especially short for whoever came up next behind my van - sure enough, it was big honkin' 18 wheeler. He laid down a nice strip of rubba before stopping behind me. The Argelets thought it was "cool!" - I thought I was gonna be sick...

Yeah, that was a wide-eyed moment, if there ever was one.

RI Swamp Yankee · 06-18-2010, 02:32 PM

I am sure the green stands out well .... against the snowbanks

I know a few towns have the bright green fire and rescue trucks but on roadside workers, in summer, it just doesn't seem like a good idea.

06-17-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
Rag Top Daze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 119 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Safety Green??? Today I drove 109 from Wolfeboro to Moultonborough, and came across a group of state workers on the side of the road. Can anyone tell me who the Einstein is who sends these men out in GREEN t-shirts and GREEN vests to work with all the GREEN foliage in the back ground? It's almost like they were dressed in camouflage along that stretch of road. Thankfully, there were plenty of the safety orange signs posted along the route leading up them. This green really was a poor choice of color for the safety of these men. Is it just me, or is anyone else asking what happened to the workers wearing the safety orange? __________________ I live for a rag top day

06-18-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Fall Foliage Orange??? New Hampshire and surrounding towns are not immune from anything (((((((( ))))))))... If y'all have survived through any of the above anomalies, just consider yourself lucky! Terry __________________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

06-18-2010, 05:28 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,597 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	believe it or not I have been told in the past that the green is a better safety color. I see it here with our town workers, and I have seen the old red fire engines actually go to a flourescent green. I thought that it was because it can be seen better in low light or reduced visibility, and also not as much a problem for those who suffer from color blindness. Just a recollection from a few years ago...not enough time to research for you. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-18-2010, 06:09 AM	#4
Winnipesaukee Divers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Exeter, NH or @ WCYC on weekends Posts: 250 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Gosh, I thought it was just me... The other day, the tree crews were cutting down a bunch of pines that had grown into the wires. They had 4 or 5 truck in the road and N Hampton PD were managing one way traffic around them. There they were, in the roadway with black uniforms and the striking "Slime Green "vests, no missing them. When it became my turn to proceed through the destruction zone, I came to area where the tree cutter had just topped a tree and it came crashing to the ground. Naturally this distracted me, when I looked back to road; there stood an officer also watching the distraction. With his "Safety Suit" on, he blended right into the background. I had driven 100 yard toward the officer and never even saw him standing there. Luckily, I missed him by inches, but the whole incident shook me up. I thought about calling the NHPD to tell them what had happen (or almost happen), but thought better of it, thinking; it's got to be my fault... I shouldn't have taken my eyes off the road, I need to get better driving/sunglasses or I need to be better aware of the situation. No matter how slow I was going, when its truck verses patrolman, it’s going to come out bad for both of us.

06-18-2010, 02:32 PM	#7
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	I am sure the green stands out well .... against the snowbanks I know a few towns have the bright green fire and rescue trucks but on roadside workers, in summer, it just doesn't seem like a good idea. __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

06-18-2010, 06:59 AM	#5
LakeSnake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pine (Alton) Mountain Posts: 138 Thanks: 39 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Found the below on a saftey web site that may help explain the change but I have to say I think most of the time the LEO's or workers would be against a predominately green background when out on the road. When standing in front of an orange construction vehicle or sign most people would be trying to avoid the vehicle/sign anyway. Also saw that the color green implies saftey - such as a green trafic light means safe to proceed. While orange is used a caution color throughout most applications. Just my 2 cents. High-Visibility Colors: Workers need a color that will help to differentiate them and make them more conspicuous in their environment. Bright Lime/Safety Green garments may best differentiate workers from orange colored vehicles, signs, and construction barrels; Bright Orange/Safety Orange garments may best differentiate those who work in predominately green areas.

06-18-2010, 07:18 AM	#6
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Green does imply safety - that's why you see it at so many hospitals. Personally, I don't care if they're wearing pink with yellow stripes, as long as they have signs up warning me that they might be in the road. I happened around a curve on Route 28 in Wolfeboro yesterday and had to slam on the breaks because the traffic was at a stop due to road construction. I knew the visibility/stopping distance would be especially short for whoever came up next behind my van - sure enough, it was big honkin' 18 wheeler. He laid down a nice strip of rubba before stopping behind me. The Argelets thought it was "cool!" - I thought I was gonna be sick... Yeah, that was a wide-eyed moment, if there ever was one.