Why is hi-vis workwear an essential workwear garment for work? Firstly an introduction to what high visibility clothing is and secondly how it differs compared to normal workwear. Firstly hi-vis workwear is any garment that is worn in a colour that is naturally matt or easily recognisable against any background, it is most often worn on the torso and arm areas of the body and we most commonly see this with our comrades in the traffic police and sanitation workers who are on duty on the roads. The reason for wearing high visibility clothing is well known, to avoid injury from passing traffic. The most common colours for high visibility clothing are light green/yellow, orange and pink.
In describing how it differs from ordinary workwear. The first is the colour. The colour of high visibility clothing is brighter and more eye-catching, which can prevent unexpected situations; whereas ordinary workwear does not have this advantage. Secondly, the quality of workmanship is higher than that of ordinary workwear and is more durable, wearable and breathable, giving workers the best possible experience. For example, if you were working on a construction site and you were choosing construction work wear, would you choose regular work wear or would you choose high visibility jackets. The most common injuries on construction sites are caused by not being able to see clearly, so we choose workwear with high visibility to protect our workers. This is why it is important to consider all the issues before choosing workwear and make sure you choose the safest workwear. Most industries nowadays choose workwear with a high degree of visibility, and even choose those with reflective strips, putting the safety of workers first is the most important responsibility of a job.