Understanding how PPE works and how reflective clothing keeps you safe at work is important. When creating a safe working environment, one must understand what type of high-visibility clothing your staff need and how one should wear it.

People have been using reflective clothing in industries like construction on job sites for many years. Reflective garments are known as high-visibility, or hi-viz clothing, which makes the wearer more visible. It also provides the wearer with a heightened sense of awareness.

Safety culture should come first in any organisation. Staff needs to understand the risks of their job and the role reflective clothing will play on the job to keep them safe.

Reflective clothing is just one component in a range of aspects needed to enhance the safety of workers in industries with low-visibility working conditions.

Understanding the makeup and function of retro-reflective tape will help ensure that your PPE meets safety standards and that your employees have the proper protection against workplace hazards.