| If you need hi vis clothing for your job, then | | | | good fit, so you'll need to make sure that they |
| perhaps you know exactly what you need, and | | | | can move properly and get on with their job |
| why, and where you'll get it from. If you're not | | | | properly. |
| sure what you need, or how to choose hi vis | | | | 7. If your staff are working outside, then they'll |
| clothing, then here's what you need to know. | | | | need to stay warm enough. This is especially |
| 1. You'll need to establish what you need hi vi | | | | important in the winter months, when the |
| clothing for. Perhaps your staff work outside all | | | | temperature can drop suddenly, and will be |
| night, or just need to have a vest in the car or | | | | affected by wind too. By choosing hi vis fleeces, |
| van in case of emergencies. | | | | you can be reassured that your workers will be |
| 2. You also need to work out when the high | | | | warm and safe. |
| visibility clothing will be used. It might be worn all | | | | 8. You'll want to make sure that the work clothing |
| the time, or it might be worn very rarely. | | | | your staff wear meets the relevant safety |
| 3. If your staff work out side all night, then they'll | | | | standards for your industry. Your hi vis clothing |
| need to be seen. Perhaps your staff only work | | | | might need to meet additional safety standards |
| outside during the day, but need to work during | | | | too. |
| the winter as well, and so want to be visible. | | | | 9. Durability will be another important factor when |
| 4. It's important to decide what items of hi vis | | | | choosing workwear clothing. You'll want to make |
| clothing your staff will actually need. Perhaps they'll | | | | sure that you're getting clothing that will last and |
| need vests and jackets, but what about high | | | | be appropriate for the job in hand. |
| visibility polo shirts or sweatshirts? Will thy be | | | | 10. You'll need to make sure that you're getting |
| better when it's warmer? | | | | value for money from your hi vis clothing, |
| 5. If you're staff are working in a potentially | | | | although it's important not to choose your high |
| dangerous situation or environment, and are need | | | | visibility clothing on cost alone. By buying the |
| to be seen all the time, then it's essential that | | | | cheapest items you might be putting your staff |
| they are comfortable. | | | | at risk. Now you what to look for, and how |
| 6. It won't be possible for your staff to remove | | | | important it is to get it right, perhaps now is the |
| their protective clothing, just because it's not a | | | | right time to get your hi vis clothing. |