HEALTH AND SAFETY

Hi-Vis Vests Be seen to stay safe Our hi-vis vests will make your workforce stand out, whatever the weather. We’ve carefully selected these comfortable and practical high-visibility waistcoats and they conform to the latest EN20471: 2013 Class 2 standard. They’re made from 100% lightweight, fast-drying polyester in a dazzling fluorescent yellow, with highly effective, retro-reflective tape. Convenient Velcro fastening makes the vests easy to put on and take off as required, and they’re available in a choice of sizes. Whether your employees work in low lighting, adverse weather conditions or near moving vehicles and machinery, this health and safety staple is an absolute must. Health, Safety & Technical Information: - Conforms to EN20471:2013 Class 2 (Class 2 is intermediate protection level, which means that it is usually in the form of sleeveless waistcoats, tabards, bib and brace trousers, in fluorescent material) - Conforms to EN471 (This states that high visibility clothing is required) - Class 2 – Intermediation protection (Minimum background material of 0.50m2, Minimum retro-reflective material 0.13m2) The 1992 PPE at Work Regulations state that all high visibility clothing should be comfortable and fit the wearer properly, causing minimum restriction of movement. Please bear this in mind when selecting the size of hi-vis vests. Our high-visibility vests are Class 2 so provide intermediate protection; as a general rule, the darker the conditions, the more hi-vis clothing is required. Always check the Health and Safety Executive website to see what protective clothing workers should be wearing in your particular environment. Good for: Any environment in which visibility is low and / or people need to be easily discernible from their background. Examples include construction sites, the manufacturing industry, warehousing and security. How they work: Fluorescent yellow polyester provides a strong contrast against most backgrounds, making wearers highly visible in natural light. Retro-reflective tape ‘bounces back’ light from artificial sources, such as headlamps and street lighting, making wearers stand out in darker environments where artificial light sources are present. Random fact: In 2016, people in the Japanese city of Kitskyushu wanted to raise awareness of the work done by the local civilian crime patrols, who had successfully reduced the rate of crime in the city (which had been one of the country’s highest). They did this by arranging a massive gathering of people in hi-vis vests. 2136 people gathered at the West Japan General Exhibition Centre, making a Guinness World Record for the most people wearing high visibility vests.

Safety Helmets Top level protection Safety helmets are a must in many workplaces, playing an essential role in helping to prevent injuries to the head. Our safety helmets have been carefully selected to offer comfort, durability and superb protection. The outer shell is made from HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), a lightweight thermoplastic with excellent tensile strength and resistance to many solvents. Inside, the cradle is made from nylon textile webbing for ultimate performance and comfort, whilst the headband is made from tough, flexible LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene). Helmets are available in a choice of sizes and com with fully adjustable straps. Our helmets conform to the latest health and safety regulations, and when fitted and worn correctly, they will offer you and your workforce protection against everything from falling objects to molten metal, giving you complete peace of mind. Health, Safety & Technical Information: - Conforms to EN 397:1995+A1 / EN 397:2012+A1:2012 - Conforms to EN50365:2002 (Electrically insulating helmets for use of low voltage installations) (1000V AC) - Resists molten metal splash (MM) - Performs temperatures as low as -30° Where there is a risk of injury to the head or falling objects, head protection should be provided by employers. In such circumstances, employers are required by law to ensure all workers are provided with and wear the necessary head protection to comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992. Always check with the Health and Safety Executive for up to date information on whether safety helmets are a legal requirement in your working environment. Good for: Any environment where head injuries could be a risk, through falling objects, electric shocks and splashes. Some examples include construction sites, factories, mining, tunnelling, anywhere where gas and oil are present and offshore sites. How they work: The high density polyethylene exterior of our safety helmets acts as a tough shield against hazards, as well as protecting against splashes of chemicals and molten metal. Inside, the nylon webbing cradles the head and works as a shock absorber, whilst the headband ensures this essential piece of health and safety kit Random fact: In 2007, oil and shipbuilding company Keppel Offshore and Marine presented an unusual spectacle at their Family Fun Day, held at Sentosa Beach, Singapore. To promote the company’s emphasis on safety, they created a chain of safety helmets, linked together by their chin straps, which measured an incredible total of 5.664km. The unique chain formed the walls of gazebos, which housed attractions and shaded visitors from the sun.