Citation

Michon JA, Eernst JT, Koutstaal GA. Ergonomics 1969; 12(1): 61-70.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1969, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00140136908931028

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Compared several fluorescent and nonfluorescent colors to determine which is to be recommended for safety clothing for people who work on or near the road. 6 Ss with normal vision and 4 with defective color vision participated in the experiment. It was found in a variety of circumstances that fluorescent orange is advisable. Nonfluorescent yellow was found to be better than fluorescent yellow. White was significantly worse as a safety color than any of the other alternatives, and should not be used without an additional colored surface. It seemed unnecessary to dress a man fully in fluorescent clothing. A 30-cm wide band around the body was sufficient. (French & German summaries) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)