high-vis
Glow-yellow work gear
High-vis is short for high-visibility, describing the fluorescent clothing worn by construction workers, cyclists, crossing guards, and others who need to be seen: The crew wore high-vis vests on the job site.
The bright yellows and oranges, often with reflective strips, maximize visibility in low light or traffic.
As a noun, a high-vis is the garment itself: Grab your high-vis before you head out.
Emitting light when energized
- neonInert illuminating element
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- reflectiveCasting back light
- glowingGiving off steady light
vivid · radiant · dazzling · bright · yellow · orange · lime-green · chartreuse
Sleeveless upper-body garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- reflectiveCasting back light
- workwearGarments for employment
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
uniform · overalls · coveralls · trousers · raincoat · bib · parka · windbreaker
Guarding against harm
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- hazardSource of potential harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
conspicuity · awareness · detection · identification · standout · recognition · nighttime · low-light
Place of employment activity
- roadworksHighway repair activity
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- craneLifter or wader
- excavatorMachine that digs earth
surveyor · foreman · flagman · barrier · cone · signage · hardhat · groundworker
fluorescent
Emitting light when energized
- neonInert illuminating element
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- reflectiveCasting back light
glowing · vivid · radiant · dazzling · bright · yellow · orange · lime-green · chartreuse · phosphorescent
vest
Sleeveless upper-body garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- reflectiveCasting back light
- workwearGarments for employment
PPE · uniform · overalls · coveralls · trousers · raincoat · bib · parka · windbreaker · gloves
protection
Guarding against harm
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- hazardSource of potential harm
precaution · conspicuity · awareness · detection · identification · standout · recognition · nighttime · low-light · roadside
worksite
Place of employment activity
- roadworksHighway repair activity
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- craneLifter or wader
excavator · surveyor · foreman · flagman · barrier · cone · signage · hardhat · groundworker · steelworker
roadworker
Highway maintenance laborer
firefighter · police · steward · marshal · volunteer · security · surveyor · sanitation
high-visplainclothes
Civilian dress for officers
unmarked · streetwear · casual wear · covert · undercover
high-viscamouflage
Concealment through visual blending
tactical · covert · night ops · ghillie suit
high, higher, highest, highly, highness, visible, visibility, vision, visionary