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NEWS | Jan. 12, 2011

Safety tips and regulations for use of reflective belts

By 11th Wing Safety Office

There have been some questions on the wearing of reflective belts and accessories. According to Air Force Instruction 91-207, reflective belts are required on base when jogging or running on roadways at night or in inclement weather; fog, rain, sleet, snow, etc. Personnel will wear clothing containing retro-reflective properties or retro-reflective accessories visible from the front and back. According to Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard 91-100, personnel exposed to vehicle or aircraft traffic on the flightline during hours of darkness or periods of reduced visibility will be provided reflective accessories or will use organizational clothing with sewn-on reflective tape, red or orange reflective colors provide better contrast in a snow or white environment.

For more information, call the 11th Wing Safety office at 301-981-5585.