Falling, temperature extremes, and dehydration are major hazards on all construction sites.

Construction workers keep each other safe and healthy through clear communication.

Visibly displaying a worker’s health condition will promote a safe worksite.

DeWalt is one of the largest manufactures of construction tools and accessories.

They build their tools to be safe, dependable, and easy to use.

DeWalt is an ideal brand to extend into future safety wearables.

Construction workers already wear safety vests to make themselves easier to see.

I explored different ways of enhancing a safety vest to display the user’s health.

Shoulder mounted lighting is most convenient.

I experimented with the scale and proportions of a number pink foam mockups.  

I modeled and printed the four electronic housings adhering to DeWalt’s branding.

I cut up a nylon bag to make the soft base and glued acrylic pieces representing the lights.

The DeWalt Active Safety Vest visually displays the health condition of the construction worker.

Back lights display the same as the front with hydration on the right side and heat on the left.

Green lights represent good condition, yellow represents a need for a break, and red represents immediate attention required.