What does the different classification of Hi-Vis clothing mean?

Classification of garments

 

The garments specified in the Australian Standard AS/NZS4602.1:2011 are classified as follows:

Class D – a garment designed for daytime use only. Class D garments are intended to provide the wearer with high visibility under daylight viewing conditions and generally not effective when viewed under artificial light.

 

Class N – a garment designed for night-time use only.

 

Class D/N – a garment designed for both day and night use, comprising retroreflective elements on a fluorescent or other non-retroreflective high visibility background material.

 

This means, if you are working during the day under sunlight, you would only need a Class D garment. At the same time, if your job takes you from day to night, or underground, you would need a class D/N garment.

 

UV Protection

If your employees will be exposed to direct sunlight during the course of their work duties, you need to make sure they’re safe with UV Protection Workwear.

These garments should have Ultraviolet Protection and must comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS4399 (UV Protection). For employees in sun exposure, the UPF rating of safety garments should be in the 40-50+ Excellent Category.

To make sure you only purchase high quality uniforms that satisfy all the latest requirements, browse our range of Hi Vis workwear online at Total Image Group. If you need more information about any of our products or you have other questions,

 

What is NSW rail compliant workwear?

Rail workers are exposed to a variety of safety risks on a regular basis. Increasing worker visibility can have a direct impact on reducing the risk of accident and injury for those involved in the rail industry.

 

Coalface workwear knows what it takes to keep rail workers safe on the job. We’re proud to provide a great range of durable and affordable rail workwear that can help increase your visibility while ensuring you’re complying with all the relevant health and safety regulations.

 

Our assortment of rail compliant workwear for NSW includes long sleeve shirts, polo shirts, polar fleeces and pants, all of which feature reflective strips in various configurations to help keep you visible. Rail compliant workwear for other states is also available and are displayed under separate categories. Shop here or contact the team today on 02 9417 1292 if you have any questions about our products.


At The Coalface Boots, Workwear & Safety

1/66 Lower Gibbes St

Chatswood  NSW 2067 – (02) 9417 1292
info@coalfaceworkwear.com.au

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