Why do miners wear high-visibility vests?

To be seen by equipment operators.

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  1. To stay dry
  2. To carry tools
  3. To be seen by equipment operators ✔

Why: High-visibility vests help miners be seen around heavy equipment.

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Answer: To be seen by equipment operators. High-visibility vests help miners be seen around heavy equipment.

  1. Scouting America: Mining in Society www.scouting.org/merit-badges/mining-in-society
    self-rescue device, and high-visibility vest
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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