Outdoor workers need to be equipped with appropriate safety gear. Traffic cones and other control devices aren’t enough in many outdoor work situations and high visibility work wear is necessary. The primary, or basic, piece of outdoor hi-viz clothing worn is a vest. For the most protection and reflective surface, ANSI class 2 and 3 vests are appropriate, as each has a combination of bright yellow material and vertical and horizontal reflective tape strips. If the vest doesn’t need the strongest reflective tape, non-ANSI vests, or contractor’s vests, offer enough protection. Additionally, if a vest is too hot in the summer ANSI class 2 and 3 and non-ANSI hi-viz shirts are an option.

But what if you need to work outside in the winter or rain, as is the case for many construction occupations? Our selection of high visibility clothing includes cold and rain appropriate gear. Ranging from jackets and pants to overalls with reflective strips, all pieces of warm and wet weather clothing are designed with high visibility in mind. For the summer, on the other hand, hi-viz gear comes in cooling options by MiraCool. If you’re looking for a high visibility vest that keeps you cool during the hottest time of the year, one of these hi-viz MiraCool vests can be soaked in water to keep you cool for several hours.