Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is defined as equipment worn by an individual to minimize

exposure to workplace hazards. A high-visibility vest is worn to protect the individual from the

hazard of not being seen by vehicle or equipment operators, especially in low-light conditions or

high-traffic areas. It is a direct form of personal protection worn on the body, fitting the official

definition of PPE.

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1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor. "Personal

Protective Equipment." OSHA.gov. Accessed May 2024.

https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment. This official source defines PPE and

provides examples, including high-visibility clothing.

2. Cornell University, Environmental Health and Safety. "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)."

Cornell EHS. Accessed May 2024.

https://ehs.cornell.edu/workplace-safety/personal-protective-equipment-ppe. This university

resource defines PPE as "specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection

against a hazard" and lists high-visibility clothing as an example.