Keeping Your Employees Safe with Hi-Vis Workwear

Not being seen is one of the biggest risks for many people that go to work each day. Which is why hi-vis clothing plays a significant role in protecting employees across various industries from roadside maintenance to working on the railways, warehouse staff, electricians, forklift operators and construction workers.

Hi-vis clothing allows you to be seen with fluorescent strips that make you stand out during daylight hours and brightly reflect the light during poor weather conditions or at night time. When working outdoors hi vis jackets and bomber jackets ensure visibility while keeping employees warm and dry.

As an employer, you are legally required to provide hi vis clothing when required to your employees. You must also ensure that the hi vis clothing remains in a good condition and replace items when required.

Employers must:

• Provide any high visibility clothing needed for the job free of charge to any employees who may be exposed to significant risks to their safety.
• Maintain high visibility clothing in a clean state and in good working order. It should be checked before being given to employees.
• Provide storage facilities for clothing when not in use.
• Provide adequate information, instruction and training to enable employees to use high visibility clothing correctly. This should include an explanation of the risks, why the clothing is needed, how and when it should be worn.
• Supervise employees to ensure that they wear the clothing correctly and whenever it is needed.

The reflective properties, and therefore the effectiveness, of hi vis clothing can become impacted by washing the garments. They can also be impacted adversely by dirt, so washing of the garments is advisable, however always refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

High visibility clothing is available to buy from Work & Wear Direct at exceptionally competitive prices. Call us on 01702 553698 to find out more.