Two workplaces may need very different hi-vis clothing, even when the teams carry out similar jobs. Start with the actual environment and the approved requirements for the task.
Build the brief
Record the required standard and class, colour rules, working conditions and other PPE being worn. Rail, road and individual site specifications may add requirements beyond a general hi-vis classification.
Choose a workable garment
Compare the fit, movement, fastenings and pockets alongside the protective specification. Consider seasonal options so people are not forced to choose between suitable protection and a practical working layer.
Check visibility as worn
The garment should be worn and fastened as instructed. Consider whether bags, tools, outer layers or decoration obscure it. Brightly coloured identification clothing should not be assumed to meet a professional hi-vis standard.
Make the range easy to manage
Trial the selection, collect wearer sizes and keep the approved product codes. Review clothing when the task changes or the garment becomes damaged or heavily soiled. Use the workplace safety requirements as the basis for selection, with supplier advice helping you compare the products that meet the brief.