Articles with tag: PPE

How does High Visibility actually work?

Did you know?

High-visibility clothing sometimes known as "hi-viz", is any clothing worn that has highly reflective properties or a colour that is easily discernible from any background. Most industrial employers require it as a type of personal protective equipment (PPE).

How Does High Visibility Actually Work?

The sun’s ultraviolet rays react with the fluorescent colours to make them appear to ‘glow’ increasing daytime visibility. The effect is enhanced in poor light conditions such as in foggy weather.

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Cheap Rail Standard Workwear

Cheap Rail Standard Workwear

We understand working on or around the Railway is one of the most dangerous professions. So we wouldn’t want you to compromise on your visibility. The most common form of  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn in this line of work is Orange High Visibility Clothing. Rail PPE is defined by it’s bright orange colour to distinguish between the foliage.

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High Visibility Standards Explained

High Visibility Standards Explained

Are you baffled by all the different safety workwear standards? Here’s a simple breakdown

BS EN 471 - It is the industry standard for High Visibility Clothing and here we will try and explain it in more detail.

REQUIREMENTS

According to HSE the most common cause of death in the workplace is caused by being struck by a moving vehicle. It is therefore imperative that any high visibility clothing issued to employees conforms to the standards (BS EN471 – European Standard for High Visibility Clothing).