For a workplace to be considered of quality, safety should be taken care of first and foremost. This is especially true for industries, specifically factories, warehouses, construction sites, roads, given that the risks of accidents put the life of workers in danger and the company too, be it by reducing the productivity, quality of work or with sick leaves and compensation claims.
This means the PPE (personal protective equipment) is just as important as acquiring the needed pieces of equipment like machinery and its regular check ups and maintenance (including insulation resistance testing), guardrails, separating and marking traffic area from pedestrian area, in case of forklifts proper training on how to operate them and acquiring safety accessories like cages.
When I say PPE I don't only mean helmets, goggles and sturdy boots but the suitable clothing as well. Think of how many accidents would be prevented with the help of hi vis workwear, serving both for visibility for traffic as well as standing out from the background environment.
It's an affordable investment that would improve the safety of workers and prevent the risks of accidents and injuries, helping enhance the work conditions. Depending on the job as well as the project itself and the ambient illumination you can choose from a variety of high visibility clothing pieces, such as shirts, fleece jackets, vests, beanies in a variety of sizes, all made for comfort too thanks to the softness of cotton and UPF rating.
Also, depending on the weather, you have the chance to pick from lightweight hi vis workwear ideal for the warmer days of the year and thicker and heavier pieces for winter, preferably with thermal insulation. In terms of choosing the degree of hi vis protection, think of it this way: if it's work during daylight, fluorescent HVSA would be enough, if it's low-risk situations, Class 1 garments are enough.
In case it's medium hazard you're dealing with then Class 2 garments are advisable, with Class 3 being ideal for high hazard levels and Class E for night-time visibility. For workers in motion, it's best to get different top and bottom, specifically contrasting stripes on arms and legs for higher visibility.
Since there are different colours too, you ought to consider whether you need something lime green, orange, with or without useful features like additional brightness in the form of reflective strips or if going for the most visible day-glo yellow is the best. Sure, it might seem like a lot to have in mind but it's all for the safety!
