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Reasons Why High Visibility Workwear Is Important High visibility (hi-vis) workwear is a type of personal protection equipment that makes the wearer visible in high-risk situations. This workwear is designed to be highly visible in low light conditions, typically using yellow or orange or luminescent materials. Reflective strips are also used to help increase the wearer's visibility. Construction workers often wear hi-vis workwear, highway workers, utility workers, and other workers who may be exposed to low-light or night-time conditions. In this guide, we'll go over the biggest reasons why hi-vis workwear is essential.  1) Provides a Layer of Safety for...

Boiler Suits: What to Know Boiler suits are widely known to safeguard workers against the spills of harmful chemicals and toxins. In industrial areas, protective clothing is necessary. As such, boiler suits were invented to offer safety and comfort as they are usually made of materials such as denim, cotton, paper, and even nylon.  Boiler suits are now considered one of the tools that ensure that a workplace is safe, clean, and healthy for all staff and employees. Read on to learn and discover more about this stylish workwear trend. The Rise of the Boiler Suit The name comes from...

  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary for any construction work to keep workers safe. The employer is responsible for providing construction workers with the appropriate equipment for each task, which often includes high-visibility (hi-vis) clothing.  Wearing hi-vis clothing can help prevent accidents by making workers more visible to others around them. Here are five reasons why hi-vis clothing plays a crucial role in construction. 1) Prevents Road Accidents Hi-vis clothing is designed to increase visibility and prevent road accidents. Construction workers are often required to work on or near busy roads, and wearing hi-vis clothing makes it easier for...

Good Reasons for Safety Footwear in Work Environments Safety footwear (such as boots) is an important part of a worker's protective equipment (PPE). But just how crucial are they? For example, some safety shoes have a steel toe cap that protects the toes from being crushed or stubbed. They also have a midsole plate that helps protect the foot from sharp objects that might puncture through the shoe's sole, which can also be designed to be slip-resistant to help prevent slips and falls. Let's find these good reasons for wearing them in various work environments! Reason #1: Fatigue Prevention It's...