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Compliance Checklist for Employers: Ensuring All Staff Wear Hi-Vis Gear
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that workers are provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including high-visibility gear. A compliance checklist helps employers guarantee that all staff are wearing hi-vis clothing when necessary, particularly in high-risk environments.
This checklist should include guidelines for choosing the right Class of hi-vis gear based on the job role, ensuring the clothing meets EN ISO 20471 standards, and conducting regular inspections to confirm that reflective strips are still effective. By maintaining a thorough checklist, employers can ensure workplace safety and compliance with legal requirements.
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).