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Hi-Vis Clothing Knowledge Center

High visibility - or Hi Vis - clothing refers to jackets, vests, shirts, hats and coveralls that highly luminescent or otherwise easy to see against any background. Hi vis clothing is used in low light and poor lighting conditions. Check in here for the latest content on high visibility clothing and PPE, including types, how to choose it and how to ensure it is used properly to protect worker safety.

Featured Hi-Vis Clothing Articles

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Each construction worker's PPE needs are unique to their situation and based on the hazards found in their work environment.

By: Nick Warrick | Sales Manager

What to Look for in High-Visibility Safety Apparel
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What to Look for in High-Visibility Safety Apparel
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By: Henry Skjerven
Hi-Vis Shirts: What Type Do You Need?
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Hi-Vis Shirts: What Type Do You Need?
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By: Andrew Beattie
Why Comfortable Flame-Resistant, High-Visibility Safety Apparel Is Important
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Why Comfortable Flame-Resistant, High-Visibility Safety Apparel Is Important
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By: Dionne Murray | Sr. Product Manager – High Visibility and Rainwear
Choosing the Best Safety Vest for the Job
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Choosing the Best Safety Vest for the Job
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By: Safeopedia Staff
Watching Out for Dangers in the Workplace: How to Improve Visibility and Prevent Incidents
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Watching Out for Dangers in the Workplace: How to Improve Visibility and Prevent Incidents
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By: Rolly Clendening
Daylight vs. Low Light Visibility: The Hi-Vis Apparel Options You Need
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Daylight vs. Low Light Visibility: The Hi-Vis Apparel Options You Need
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By: Rick Raether | Sr. Vice President-Sales & Marketing
How to Master the Science of Sign Visibility
Safety Signs
How to Master the Science of Sign Visibility
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By: Mauriah Lamia | Content and Social Media Manager

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Hi-Vis Clothing Webinars

Be Seen. Be Safe. What’s New in Construction Hi-Vis?
Construction workers are exposed to many dangers on a daily basis. One of the most important items of PPE is hi-vis clothing. Hi-vis clothing is designed to be highly visible, so that workers can be…
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Are You Confident Your Workers Are Visible?
Prevent Struck-By Incidents with Hi-Vis Apparel
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Utilizing HiViz protection to manage Struck By Hazards in Oil & Gas and Mining Industries
This course is designed to examine the important Product Attributes and Common Pains Oil & Gas (O&G) and Mining companies experience with their Hi-Viz Protection Programs. You will learn…
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Hi-Vis Clothing Q&As

When do I need high-visibility safety apparel?

“When do I need high-visibility safety apparel?”

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Answered by: Jessica Barrett
How often should you replace high-visibility clothing?

“How often should you replace high-visibility clothing?”

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Answered by: Jessica Barrett
What is the difference between Type R, Type O, and Type P high-visibility safety vests?

“What is the difference between Type R, Type O, and Type P high-visibility safety vests?”

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Answered by: Joyce Wooley | High Visibility / Outerwear Development Manager
What makes a hi-vis safety vest ANSI compliant?

“What makes a hi-vis safety vest ANSI compliant?”

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Answered by: Rick Raether | Sr. Vice President-Sales & Marketing

Hi-Vis Clothing Downloads

Understanding the New ANSI-ISEA 107-2015 Standard for Hi-Vis Apparel
This explanation is intended to help users of ANSI/ISEA 107-rated HVSA understand revisions to the 2015 update.
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