The design of a Reflective safety vest makes it highly reflective and visible making it easier for people to not bump into the wearer and to rescue them in case of emergency. It makes the wearer easily visible from a long distance, so they don’t collide with other people on the site or do not get run over by machinery. Wearing a safety vest makes other people notice your presence in a dangerous setting which can help save lives.

In a construction site where heavy machinery moves about and rocks, earth, metal, and other heavy item are being moved or thrown around, it is very easy to get hit by one of these things and be severely injured, if not killed. On a highway where vehicles move at a great speed, it is easy for traffic police or a road mender to get run over. In these scenarios, a simple neon-colored safety vest adorned with reflective stripes can decrease the risk of a tragic accident.

Some safety vests are fire resistant; they can save a firefighter from intense heat and flames.

It is illegal to not wear safety vests in dangerous workplaces, in most areas. It can cause legal issues if you are caught not wearing safety vests.