KeepSAFE - 2024 Collection

Visibility The garment should contain a minimum amount of colour and reflectivity to keep the wearer safe. This is classified into three classes which are decided by how much fluorescent fabric and reflective material is visible when worn. Class 1: Minimum level of protection required for any persons working on a private road or to be used in conjunction with a higher classed garment. Must incorporate a minimum of 0.14m² of background material and 0.10m2 of retro-reflective material. (2 metres of 5cm wide reflective tape.) Class 2: Intermediate level of protection. Required for any persons working or near A and B class roads, also for delivery drivers. Must incorporate a minimum of 0.50m2 of background material and 0.13m2 of retro-reflective material. (2.60 metres of 5cm wide reflective tape.) Class 3: Highest level of protection. Required for any persons working on or near motorways or dual carriageways or airports. Must incorporate a minimum of 0.80m2 of background material and 0.20m2 of retro-relective material. (4 metres of 5cm wide reflective tape.)

EN 20471

High-Visibility Safety Clothing

This standard ensures wearers can be easily seen. It sets out rules for creating fluorescent clothing with reflective strips that stand out day or night, helping to keep wearers safe around traffic and machinery. A specific set of guidelines for clothing designed to make railway workers visible on and around tracks. It ensures that the clothing is not only highly visible but also meets the unique safety requirements for the railway environment. This standard focuses on keeping wearers dry. It rates clothing based on how well it keeps out water and how well it lets air in (for breathability), ensuring wearers are comfortable and protected from the rain while working outdoors. A standard that provides guidelines for clothing that protects the wearer against cold in environments where temperatures might drop below freezing, focusing on insulation and breathability to regulate the wearer’s body heat. that is certified with this standard is marked with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF value), which indicates the level of protection provided. The level of protection depends on multiple factors, including the fabric’s thickness, density and colour. By wearing clothes that are 13578-2-certified, you minimise the risk of skin damage from the sun’s rays. A product standard that protects the skin against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Clothing

RIS-3279-TOM Approved Garments for Railway Workers G r o u p R a i l w a y S t a n d a r d RIS-3279-Tom R a i l w a y G r o u p S t a n d a r d

EN 343

Protection Against Rain

EN 342

Protection Against Cold

EN 13758-2 Protection Against UVA & UVB Rays

UV

To identify what standards and ratings are required, a risk assessment with a Health & Safety professional should be done.

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