When are employees prohibited from wearing sunglasses?

Employees are prohibited from wearing sunglasses during the evening or at night because visibility is crucial in ensuring safety and effective communication in low light conditions. Wearing sunglasses can significantly impair the ability to see clearly, diminishing the effectiveness of monitoring surroundings, reading signals, and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed. This is especially pertinent in a transport setting like SEPTA, where the safety of passengers and staff depends on clear vision and awareness of the environment.

The other conditions, such as the morning commute, only sunny weather, or cloudy conditions, do not typically pose the same level of visibility concern that nighttime does. Therefore, the prohibition during evening or nighttime is specifically targeted to address the safety risks associated with low light conditions.