Why buy a safety jacket?
If you work in a poorly lit environment or another unsafe working environment, you want to be protected to be able to do your work safely. In some professions and work situations, the purchase of a safety jacket is even legally required. These safety jackets must meet the EN ISO 20471 standard for high visibility (High vis).
Safety jackets are worn by traffic controllers, police officers, people who work in road construction or along the railway line, but also by garbage collectors, for example. The striking safety clothing makes traffic pay extra attention and that can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. At Unishore Bedrijfskleding you can also opt for a traffic controller jacket.
When do you wear a safety jacket?
People wear a safety jacket because it is mandatory for their work. But that's not the only reason. There are also plenty of people who wear a safety jacket because they feel better protected in it. This may concern a work situation, but also a private situation. Consider, for example, the man or woman who walks the dog in the dark on a poorly lit road or a runner who runs his lap in all weather conditions. Maybe you go to work by scooter or bicycle and early in the morning it is often so dark that you feel safer in a safety jacket.
Safety jacket, high-visibility clothing or reflective clothing
Safety jackets fall under the heading of safety clothing, signal clothing or reflective clothing. They usually come in a bright yellow or orange color and have reflective strips. Reflective jackets are also available in other colors. For example, you will find red safety jackets in the Helly Hansen range. Safety jackets are also referred to as High-Vis or Hi-Vis. These are safety jackets that meet the EN ISO 20471 standard. There are three safety classes of this standard, applicable to different work situations. For example, if you are working during the day or in dim light along a public road with a maximum speed of 50 km/h, then a safety jacket EN ISO 20471 class 2 is sufficiently protective. Different requirements apply to every situation. It is therefore important that you know how you will use the safety jacket before purchasing a safety jacket.
Safety jacket for all circumstances
Should your safety jacket also protect you against the cold and rain? Please pay attention to the icons in the images when purchasing. An icon with an umbrella (EN 343) means that the safety jacket protects you from the rain. An icon with a snowflake (EN 342) protects you from the cold. Softshell safety jackets are ideal waterproof and breathable jackets that protect you against the wind and cold.
You may also encounter other dangerous challenges in your work. The manufacturers of safety clothing have also thought of this. Brands such as Hydrowear, Portwest, Blaklader, Havep and Helly Hansen have safety jackets that meet multiple standards, so that you are not only visible, but also protected against fire, welding spatter, chemicals, electric arcs and much more.
Buy safety jackets online
Do you work in a sector where there are many risks to your safety? Safety jackets can make work a lot safer for you. At Unishore Bedrijfskleding you can buy all the work jackets you need at a good price-quality ratio. This top quality and favorable prices are also reflected in our work trousers, overalls, work shoes and other work clothing and PPE. Moreover, everything is delivered to you quickly.
Unishore Bedrijfskleding can also print your safety jacket and other work clothing before it is sent to you.