Reflective material: Our 5 ideas to get out this weekend

Lit ride

From Place Champollion from instead of July 14, join bike with reflective material or walk mobile braziers to get together Haut. Upon arrival, hot soup will warm you as close to the flames of a plant fire in heart of the village will be wrapped. Then the light and heat of the flames accompany the vagabond wandering in the streets of Haut. This is showed the powerful text to you on your arrival in the village. Cross the winter and embark us in a crackling adventure!

 

Friday, November 25, two starts at 18:30 for a bright finish to Haut. At 18:30, instead Champollion, Cycling start only at 18:30, instead of July 14, start walking only. Free. Provide for 1 hour bike ride like walking. Provide flashlight signaling and yellow vest.

 

Moon task in concert at the Castle

The duo “Task Moon” will occur on Friday 25 November at 20 h 30, headlining the last concert of the year the Folk Club at Castle. The duo “Task Moon” consists of Didier on vocals and guitar and Michel bass. Their repertoire mainly revolves around times of French songs.

 

Young artists Kobe’s company offer a dusted version of Misanthrope removed. The company takes one of the most played comedy highlighting the complexity of feelings while offering round trips between the contemporary period in which we live and the original text written. The play depicts the misadventures, whose uncompromising character collides with loose morals of the court society of the time when propriety and slander are the daily bread. Alceste does not tolerate weakness of his contemporaries, although he himself is not free. A room with a moral dimension ensures success for centuries.

 

Each spectator is seen, not as a spectator but as a partner immersed in the heart of the conflict and the issues rise. The costumes are as contemporary as the commitments. Before our eyes, almost on our knees, take place without clashes concession. What a treat such as this Orontes young gray full frame without a tie, but worthy representation of an apparatus of power, from his poem with test its political will with the furious. These young players give back certain modernity to this classic piece in a passionate defense and human truth.

 

The Association of France organizes a benefit concert. The profit will allow the financing of activities for people of Lot disabilities. Two partners are mobilizing for this concert: the vocal ensemble Side Heart, directed by Martine and Divertimento Orchestra of the Conservatory headed. Since September 2011, the vocal ensemble Side Heart prepares recitals and applied in a friendly atmosphere. Martine sensitive mission of inclusion of people with disabilities supported by the APF, immediately agreed to help the association to fund activities for its members. 65 Heart Side singers rallied enthusiastically to the project. The Divertimento Orchestra of the Conservator is headed and brings together 30 musicians adult amateur and senior students of the Conservatory.

The program includes pieces for choirs from various sources: classic or current, and Vivaldi’s concerto “The Four Seasons”.

 

Keita Ali, Mali has always delivered great voices. In the late 90s, the arrival finally gives a female voice in this country and a breath of fresh wind on the West African scene. To listen to this young woman singing the African Women in reflective clothing can only be conquered by the successful marriage between Mandingo tradition and folk, with his unique voice, singing its sleek and serenity that emanates from his music.

Showing off the cheer song idol group • ALLOVER reflective strip is in helmet wearing

Idol group·ALLOVER and My number system PR minor-chan of the character 15 days, appeared to have been made by JR East and Tokyo General vehicle center “My number system wrapping vehicle unveiling Meeting”. Representative four ALLOVER reflective material  will showcase the music that produced independently, was cheering the minor-chan.

 

My number system wrapping vehicle that has been showcase, lovely design that minor-chan will tell the vehicle number. The hanging advertisement in the train, the “knowledge of the My number system” in which the younger generation, such as a new member of society and students to target has been published in Q & A format.

 

Unveiling party was done this time Tokyo General Vehicle center, you cannot enter other than the usual parties, support the day-to-day train service important facilities. Frequently because of the dangerous place where the vehicle is in and out, received safety training, it appeared ALLOVER wearing a helmet and safety vest is the vent.

 

The self-produced the song “anytime, anywhere minor-chan”, showing off with the choreography that the image of a rabbit ear of minor-chan, was cheering the minor-chan in the lovely stage. Natsui Mikuwa “but was feeling familiar and myself, in a place that does not usually put is that there was glad that was able to stage” looked back with a smile.

 

Also, Akizuki dream that called for “I want you to know more about the My number to listen to this song,” in front of the stage, put to the music of “minor-chan, we ALLOVER reflective stripe also have spread My number together was again decided assertion I think, “said freaky.

My number system wrapping vehicle, April 16 (Saturday), is carried out in the whole country 5 area 37 routes.

Do you want to put the bike with reflective tape in Sunday’s “Paris without a car?”

Half of Paris will be car-free Sunday, September 25, for a “Day without cars XXL”, the second of its kind organized by the town hall. It will take place from 11h to 18h on 45% of the Paris region, a territory “five times bigger” in 2015 and will cover the 20 districts of the capital.

 

650 km of roads will therefore be closed to traffic, except authorized vehicles as public transport, emergency vehicles, taxis or delivery of which the speed will be limited to 20 km / h.

On the occasion of this car-free day in the capital, the HuffPost gives you a series of tips and recommendations before you safely to discover in the article header in video and in the text below:

 

Question 1: “When do I start?”

When you feel! The best thing is to start during the school holidays: motorists in safety vest leaving the city to the countryside. August is the perfect time. But if you do not want to wait, do not wait!

 

Question 2: “But it’s not dangerous?”

Statistically speaking, the rider of cities is less danger that the cyclist fields – cars drive faster on the county in a congested street. But that does not mean there is zero risk.

The important thing is to BE SEEN. Start with the essential: Night lights. If you want to push the vice until the yellow vest (mandatory outside cities) and clothing with reflective material, enjoy!

 

Question 3: “How can I do to avoid the danger on the road?”

First, know that the danger No. 1 for the rider is the blind spot. Obviously, it is larger for buses and trucks than for cars (besides, buses sometimes have to make some large maneuvers to turn … Be careful not to get stuck!)

First tip: Do so stay forever beside a vehicle! At a red light, try to go back to the bike lock. At least if you turn left, no one will cut your way. If the light turns green before you’ve reached the goal, you put between two cars. So you see that in front of you and one behind you sees. Remember that many motorists turning right to forget their flashing. So beware.

Second tip: Are you saying. Feel free to roll in the middle of the road if it is to avoid a door that could be opened. On the road, the priority goes to the most vulnerable, whether a car honks you: you think above all to your security.

But for a peaceful relationship with other road users, have to know your intentions. And if you cannot be seen, be heard: make your trumpet bell. But beware: pedestrians are sometimes jumps the wrong side of the bike path (in your wheel what) after a “ring ring”. Do so use at low speed and if the pedestrian really prevents you from moving. You can let go by against you on motorists parked on the bike path.

 

Question 4: “And for those who do not see me?”

Use your eyes and your ears. And yes, your ears: the advantage of not being surrounded by a steel frame. You already do unconsciously when you’re walking, does it more consciously when you are cycling.

 

Question 5: “Do I have to follow all the time the bike path?”

You will see for yourself that it is often a haven of peace, away from traffic lights and exhaust pipes. Alas, it is often not respected by some motorists who take a different path parking … So basically: you cannot.

However, avoid as much as possible to the sidewalk. Pedestrians are friends. They are more fragile than us, so they have priority over us, respect their territory.

Above all, the bike path is not always the friend of cyclists. On a roundabout, for example, you can be sure you cut the road at each junction you do not want to take if you follow the little bikes designed ground outside the roundabout.

 

Question 6: “I do not get how to do transpiring at work?”

The bike is sports-it also perhaps one of the reasons why you want there so yes, your muscles will be heated. In general, cover less than if you were on foot. In winter, keep your reflective jacket in goose feathers purchased in Canada. In the spring, put a jacket you can easily remove it when your muscles are warm. In summer … think of your sunscreen.

In winter, think above all to your feet and hands are the first to suffer from the cold. Equip yourself gloves and warm socks. And for rainy periods … invest in a rain cape!

 

Question 7: “How can you not make me steal my bike?”

If you buy your own animal, check with your favorite bike dealer. But the U-lock is often the most recommended. Anyway, forget the pigtail padlock. At night, make sleep your bicycle in an enclosed area: cellar, shed, parking … In addition, it will be protected from rain.

Finally, remember that if your bike is worth its weight in peanuts, a thief the longing always find a way to get the steal (with a big clip for example). The alternative can be to make your bike … ugly.

The cold comes-Reflective clothes keep you safety

Chatard launching a full range of high visibility clothing and against the elements made to last and withstand washings *

It is indeed a complete range offering parkas, soft-shell jackets, jackets against the cold and rain pants that industrial offers. They are built to last and withstand washings whether household or business *. This range was also comfortable and functional thinking as sustainable to optimize budgets and reduce environmental impacts.

The full range of stock held in fluorescent yellow / navy and neon orange / navy in sizes S to XXXL, and proposed to measure upon request.

 

High visibility range Cleaning Pro * of Chatard: quality materials, a cool look and sections studied

The materials used are great qualities:

  • Laminated Fabric 2 layers with a highly waterproof and breathable polyurethane membrane for parka MAGELLAN the jacket VASCO cold and rain over trousers GAMA.
  • soft-shell fabric 3 layers with a stretch outer fabric and water repellent, waterproof and windproof, anti-pilling fleece inside for soft-shell jacket FIJI.
  • retro reflective tapes (micro bead technology) certified EN ISO 15797 (Standard Industrial Washing for 50 cycles *).

The cuts are designed to provide comfort and freedom of movement.

They are adjusted and close to the body to enhance the trendy look and sportswear range.

Ergonomics: garment details have all been designed for the user to have the most possible comfortable and functional clothing

 

Relevant standards

High-Visibility: EN ISO 20471: 2013 / Class 3 (parka) / Class 2 (jacket VASCO, soft-shell FIJI and pants GAMA)

Protection against rain and bad weather: EN 343: 2003 + A1: 2007 / Class 3.3 (parka MAGELLAN GAMA and pants)

Protection against cool environments: EN 14058: 2004 / 3.3.2 class (jacket VASCO) / class 1.3 (soft-shell FIJI)

 

Recommendations

Reflective clothing for all outdoor work especially with taxiway edge: public works, maintenance of roads, motorway companies, logistics, transport, equipment services, airports, maintenance of industrial sites, green areas, etc.

Worker in safety vest for new transformer

The steel mass oozes out of the depths of Martyrs Square. Centimeter by centimeter, suspended from the arm of a crane, the transformer is placed on the set of immobilized truck at the bandstand. Monday morning, Enedis (ex ERDF) conducted a spectacular operation at the end of Gambetta went to Clichy. “The site with this kiosk is part of the heritage of the city is really atypical said Marc, deputy director of Enedis 92. The objective is to increase the power transformers that are below.”

 

“Who would have imagined that there was that under the gazebo?” said Louise, a septuagenarian before the ballet of men in fluorescent reflective jacket. EDF had installed two transformers. Until Monday, one delivered a power of 1000 KVA and another of 630. The latter has been replaced by identical equipment more powerful.

 

“I’m surprised there are transformers under the gazebo”

“They are completely invisible and feed about 2,000 customers downtown. It boosts his power to supply also and trouble the area for cultural events, starting with the year-end holidays and the Christmas market, says Marc in reflective vest. The city regularly needs more power at that time and is obliged to call a private company that pulls cables from another computer. It is unsightly and is in a hurry”

 

Sixteen smaller cables, 230/410 V, and leave in power the homes and shops. The main difficulty of the operation was to carry it out without cutting the power to the residents. Enedis has brought a transformer truck from Nanterre.

 

While the operation is going well, Pierre, a resident driveways Gambetta personal approach to Enedis. “I’m surprised there are transformers under the kiosk, says he in safety vest. Besides I had a power cut this morning. “” It was when the rocker, the starting of the truck, “immediately reassures a responsible Enedis.

 

“The problem is not that neighborhood, says Rémi, the mayor (LR) Clichy. A little further, we have the cables in the trees. We must also change another transformer: € 500,000. We must therefore review the entire power grid of the city, the secure and also put LEDs. At least with the operation of this morning, the area will be lighted and secured to the end of the year. “

Reflective clothes in winter time: decreases the risk of accidents

Synchronize watches, to paraphrase Lewis Parker. On the night of Saturday 29 to Sunday, October 30, 2016, we will proceed to the traditional time change. In short, at 3 am, it will be 2 hours. So we sleep an hour longer.

 

But this change can have unexpected effects. According to the Belgian Institute for Road Safety (IBSR), the number of accidents involving pedestrians increased by 63% in this period. Drivers can’t see clearly on the dimly light when pedestrian without wearing a safety vest.

 

Darkness falls early and the visibility of drivers is reduced. “The move to winter time is the beginning of a period at risk. From October to November, the number of injury accidents involving pedestrians increased by 28% during the evening rush hour,” says IBSR.

Bianca, Secretary of State in Brussels on Road Safety, ” so it’s time to call pedestrians and foremost as motorists to be extra careful.” Wearing a reflective vest or take a bag with reflective tape can enhance the visibility and be safer.

 

See and be seen

In this context, a board is required for pedestrians and cyclists: be visible from afar. And using a fluorescent jacket, a bracelet or reflective strips is better. Also avoid dark clothing. “Indeed, with reflective clothing, you are already visible up to 150 meters while with dark clothes, you are not only from 20 meters,” said IBSR.

 

As for motorists, they must ensure the smooth operation of their vehicle. Lighthouses in order, clean windshield wipers in working order (including one on the rear windshield) are essential to ensure the safety of all.

Is all clothing allowed the office? Take safety vest when go out

In recent days, it’s hot, very hot. And from Lille to Bordeaux via Paris, Bourges, temperatures are not ready to go down. A real torture for employees who would like to give up tie suit or costume, especially when their offices are not air conditioned. But have we the right, in France, to come in tank top, shorts and flip-flops, or safety vest on outside?

 

If no legal text formally prohibited, no not permitted. Freedom to dress as we want it is not a fundamental freedom. This means that this “freedom” is provided in some basic documents as the Constitution.

 

The employer is not true, unless specific job, all rights on the way its employees are expected to come to work. Article L1121-1 of the Code stipulates that: “No one can bring to human rights and individual and collective liberties that are not justified by the nature of the task and proportionate to the aim pursued”.

 

Clearly, the employer may restrict freedom of dress for reasons of safety or contacts with customers or image. For example, a worker must wear his reflective vest and safety shoes, a stewardess, uniform supplied thereto and a notary clerk will avoid flip flops and shirt.

 

So, an employee who is not working with clients can he, he, come dressed as he wants? Not quite! In 2001, a technical office, who worked out of contact with customers, was dismissed because it was allowed to come to work in shorts. The Supreme Court agreed with the company. Customers are therefore regularly in local man was in indirect contact with them, which could harm the company’s image. And it needs to wear reflective clothes when they need to go out.

 

The ideal is to check the company’s internal regulations. Indeed, if an outfit is expressly prohibited, it must have been submitted to the staff representatives and view the premises. But to avoid any odd, the ideal is for a man to come in elegant but casual attire like a suit without a tie, linen trousers, and a slightly loose shirt. The women, they, more spoiled for choice. Once their holding remains suitable, of course. The mini-skirt in the office, it can get messy.

Safety vest for the second night walk-trail from Joly road to success

Freddy Litter, technician Northern Athletics League, attended the ValJoly late last week to finalize the last details of the night trail that will take place on 22 October.

On this occasion, we met Freddy Litter, to know new 2016 event.

 

How is the preparation of this second edition?

Freddy Litter: “Well, we are in the final details for the course. The program remains the same as last year with a trail of 12 km, a gourmet walking 6 or 10 km and our tours are available, too, Nordic walking with wearing safety vest“.

 

What’s new this year?

FL: “This is an event which wants festive and casual with the best costume contest: winners win their entry for next year but also accommodation. This year, the enrollment of fewer than 12 is free to encourage families to move and try. This gratuity is possible if parents and young people are on the same type of test, that is to say, all in all, or trail running. Food lovers will be supplies to local color, sweet and savory.  ”

 

What is the safety equipment necessary to participate?

FL: “We have more than 40 volunteers will be mobilized on the track and on the three supplies to ensure safety and smooth running of the event. However, each participant will be provided with a reflective vest and a headlamp. For trailers (12 km), a medical certificate is required to validate their registration. ”

 

How many people are you expecting?

FL: “Last year, for the first, we had 550 participants representing 300 walkers and 250 trailers. Registration is open for three weeks, we have already registered 130, which suggest that we should meet and exceed the figure of last year. No registration will be done on site. It is important for us because it allows us to anticipate the needs for the big day. ”

 

What type of participants with reflective clothes of the night?

FL: “We find road racers and pure trailers juice. However, the majority of participants are local because the proposed distances do not exceed 12 km. Nevertheless, the fact that there is accommodation on site is rare on most of the events calendar and can change this factor. And encourage participants living more than one hour ValJoly to come and try this type of event and a moment of conviviality. The winner of last year, Beauvais, will not be this year. “

Mandatory homologated reflective material gloves for two-wheelers

Jean-Claude, departmental delegate of Road Safety, draws attention to the new security arrangements for two and three wheelers whether motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles and quadricycles (except models with belt and door).

 

“As of November 20, wearing strengthened and approved reflective material gloves become mandatory All drivers and passengers of motorcycles and scooters in particular are concerned ” says the latter he says:..” We must make them aware that wearing these gloves is a necessity in order to avoid serious and irreversible injury since the first reflex when falling is to put hands forward; fingers, wrists, arms and forearms are exposed to fractures, skin lesions and burns with gravel due to friction with the road.” These vulnerable users account for nearly 43% of serious injuries from the road.

 

Fine and withdrawal point for violations

The delegate of the Road safety also points to the absence of wearing of approved gloves made with reflective tape will be punished for the driver a fine of € 68 and lost 1 point on the driving license. ” The passenger will be fined the same amount. This provision will be effective on November 20, a few weeks grace period will however be granted to drivers to allow specialty stores to stock up. ” The fine is minus 45 € if the payment is made at the place of verbalization or within 15 days of the offense.

 

The behavior of cyclists in focus

And Jean-Claude to express dissatisfaction also with regard to the addictive behavior of some cyclists who roam the accident-prone roads in the town and in the image of many motorists who expose them to as road hazards by adopting the same bad attitudes. “Few cyclists know that using a mobile hand-held phone is prohibited by Article R412-6-1 of traffic. Call the handlebar cost them a fine 2nd class, 35 € ‘.

 

He wishes to emphasize another point. “Cyclists often forget that wearing a retro reflective vest is mandatory for day and night, and especially at this time of year when visibility is reduced (low light, fog and degraded weather …).”

Safety vest for the lighting and visibility of cyclists

Headlights front and rear, safety vest and reflectors on the wheels and on the pedals are compulsory equipment when traveling by bike, especially when night falls more quickly, as is the case today.

 

And there are still too many cyclists who forget that they are not always clearly visible to motorists without reflective material. An action will be conducted in Charleroi this thank you around 16:30 near the Form and the former roundabout of the three cocks.

 

For Hélène, the head of the GRACQ,”A motorist must see the cyclist as soon as possible so that he has time to shift in relation to him. We still see in the street many cyclists dressed in Wearing a  Reflective vest is not mandatory but it is advisable, especially young people who are not well equipped while they are, for example, on the way to school.”

 

At 16h30 this Wednesday, the GRACQ will distribute equipment kits to the cyclists too dark. And the others, better equipped, will be entitled to a small chocolate.