Visibility is vital to the safety of yourself and others in any line of work. Especially during the darker days of the year or whenever the weather is bad. That’s why high-vis work clothing is indispensable to your daily attire. But what exactly qualifies as high-visibility clothing? And when are you obligated to wear it? Find out in this article.
High visibility clothing comes in many forms. Generally speaking, people think of the typical sleeveless fluorescent tops, but high-vis workwear is much broader than that. Fluorescent clothing does belong among high visibility attire and is often used for activities during the day. That’s because even though these fabrics don’t glow in the dark, they do look very bright in the daylight because they are designed to absorb and emit light.
Darkness, however, calls for a different category of high-visibility clothing: reflective gear. This type of high-vis clothes reflects the light when it shines on them. For example, road workers or paramedics would still be visible at night with reflective clothing when a car’s headlights or a street light hit them. Therefore, it ensures their own and others’ safety.
The primary goal of high-vis clothes is always to keep workers, paramedics, firemen… and the people in their vicinity safe. But the type of high visibility clothing someone needs depends on the conditions in which they work: what’s the weather like, how dark will it be, what kind of machinery are you working with, are you working close to roads, etc.
For those who work in dark places or at night, the bright colour of high-visibility and reflective gear ensures that everyone can see you and that you stand out easily against the background of your surroundings. That is why firefighters, security personnel and paramedics - to name just a few - wear them.
Say you’re driving on a winding road with lots of sharp turns. Generally speaking, you wouldn’t be expecting paramedics or firemen to be just around the corner, would you? That means these professionals are at risk every day. Keeping the visibility high ensures that everyone can see them from afar and that they stay safe.
If you are particularly at risk, for instance when working with moving vehicles or large machinery, your visibility needs to be a top priority, so you might require the head to toe visibility clothing.
We create personal protective clothing for our clients to keep them safe and happy at work. Modern technologies and the best materials support our production process in order to guarantee top quality for each and every order. In addition to that, we can also customise your clothing so it fits your brand perfectly.
Our high-visibility clothing consists of rainwear and workwear and comes in both regular and protective gear. It comes in fluorescent yellow and orange and all of our items have reflective strips on them. Day or night, Van Heurck will keep you safe.
Would you like to know more about high-visibility clothing or does your profession require you to wear it? Visit our blog for more information. If you already know what you’re looking for, you can have a look at our collection online. But feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all. We’d be happy to help.