Scarlet Workwear | How Important is Hi-Vis Clothing on a Worksite?
When it comes to the worksite, safety must always come first.
Unlike in an office environment, construction sites or roadsides present more hazards and potentially dangerous conditions, especially when dealing with moving traffic, heavy machinery or equipment.
Poor visibility, darkness, or business environments reduce worker visibility which can lead to accidents. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the job is as safe as possible. I mean, you wouldn’t drive around at night without your lights on, would you? Stepping foot on the site without adequate protective gear is pretty much the same thing!
Hi-vis clothing is the most simple, effective and inexpensive measures to put in place to improve the safety of your staff. For this reason, wearing high visibility clothing has become the norm for anyone ‘on the job’
Why is Hi-Vis clothing important?
The bright coloured fabrics of hi-vis clothing increases the visibility of the wearer against the work environment, meaning workers are easily recognisable at a distance (especially in dangerous situations) to limit the risk of injury and making sure we all get home safe.
During low-light conditions, the reflective tape stripes on hi-vis light ups when you come in contact with an external light source. The light given off by the tape at night ensures you are clearly seen, even in pitch-black conditions.
Hi-vis garments can be used to distinguish and identity staff on the worksite, particularly where access is restricted for security, helping to improve the level of safety and efficiency. Not only this, hi-vis clothing increases a company’s presence to the public.
And finally, who doesn’t look good in neon?!
Our Brands
We partner with the best workwear brands across New Zealand and Australia which enables us to supply a multitude of hi-vis clothing that suits all workplace requirements. Our range encourages safe working practices that is highly functional without compromising on comfort and is compliant to the AUS and NZ high visibility standards.
Find out more about our Hi-Vis workwear here or get in touch with us to discuss your needs. We add new items to our website daily, so get in contact if you need a specific product not currently featured on the website.