Workwear Items Your Event Staff Need
Event staff wear uniforms for several reasons. Some of these reasons are that it helps the team look professional, stand out from crowds, and increase brand awareness when customised.
Here are four workwear items your event staff need:
Hi Vis Vests and Jackets
High visibility clothing is an essential workwear item for your team because they will work outside. There are regulations in place you need to follow. The main categories are:
Class 1 - the lowest level and should only be used in minimal risk zones, such as off-road sites.
Class 2 - medium level and should be worn by roadway and public safety workers who need to be seen by passing traffic.
Class 3 - the highest level and offers the greatest amount of safety and visibility.
The level of visibility depends on where your event team will be working. For example, the team members who will work the car parks and guiding vehicles on where to go have a greater need to be visible than the team members who will check tickets at the door.
Hi vis vests are a useful garment to wear if it is too warm for a jacket but your staff still need to be visible. To pick the best hi vis vest for your outdoor team, consider several factors which we have discussed here. A good example would be the Yoko Hi Vis Fleece Vest and Portwest Hi Vis Executive Vest.
In differing weather, to offer your team additional visibility and protection, Hi Vis jackets are a good option.
Gloves
Gloves help to keep your team's hands protected from all hazards. Handling safety barriers can be brutal on hands, so a good pair of rigger gloves is ideal. Security staff may find themselves up against sharp objects, so a good quality cut resistant glove is essential.
The Great British weather can change a sunny day to a torrential downpour in moments. Events can go from glorious to a washout and your workers would be left with cold, wet hands if they are not wearing gloves. This will make it harder for them to continue working safely.
Having a pair of water-resistant gloves within reach can make the difference between a great shift and a day of hell.
It is important that you protect your event team from these occupational and weather hazards. To do this, you need to invest in quality gloves. Each glove has different features that you need to consider before deciding on who gets what.
Boots
An event team will be on their feet throughout their shift, so investing in boots that offer safety and comfort is a must. If your team are wearing footwear that protects them from hazards such as slipping on wet surfaces and sharp objects and supports their feet, they will work more productively and enthusiastically.
This will have a positive impact on your event's attendees. Friendly, enthusiastic staff will persuade them to come back.
It's a business investment in the end.
And did you know that if a worker must wear safety boots, then the employer must provide them?
Consider boots that are made from water repelling materials and have slip-resistant soles to prevent falls on slippery surfaces such as ceramic and steel.
Branded Polos, Hoodies and Fleeces
Who says event staff workwear has to be dull and fade into the crowd? Safety features are essential, but if you want your staff to be recognised by event attendees, they need to be wearing something that stands out. Branding your polo shirts, hoodies and fleeces is a good way to go about it.
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