Essential Safety Gear for Night Construction

Construction workers face a lot of hazards on the jobsite, and working at night increases the need for preparation and vigilance. Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for your job and the environment.

High-visibility safety clothes decrease the likelihood of struck-by accidents. Well-designed hi-vis apparel feels and looks good, keeping you comfortable at work. Learn more about essential safety gear for night construction.

High-Visibility Shirts

High-visibility clothes are made with fluorescent fabric and retroreflective material. Retroreflective material reflects a large amount of light back to the original source, rather than angle that light away; this creates a sharp glow. When the lights from heavy, moving equipment or a vehicle reach your hi-vis clothes, the retroreflective material will make you appear brightly illuminated.

Choose a high-visibility shirt with a fit that lets you move around comfortably at work. Though traditional hi-vis clothes have a strictly utilitarian design, modern hi-vis shirts can come in a range of styles that don’t sacrifice the garment’s safety features. You can feel confident wearing your safety shirt because it looks great and keeps you safe.

Hi-Vis Waterproof Jackets

If precipitation is in the forecast, another essential piece of safety gear for night construction is a hi-vis waterproof jacket. The waterproof material will prevent water from soaking into your clothes, and the hi-vis design will work to keep you visible in the dark and rain.

SafetyShirtz offers a Class 3 American Grit Rain Jacket that features a patriotic flag design. The drawstring and adjustable hood make it easy to wear your jacket comfortably, and the inner polyester mesh liner helps keep you warm. Additionally, storm flaps ensure water doesn’t slip into the jacket.

Hi-Vis Sweatshirts or Hoodies

Depending on your work area, night temperatures can plummet and leave you chilly. You don’t want to cover your hi-vis shirt with a hoodie or sweatshirt that doesn’t improve your visibility—even slightly obscuring the hi-vis fabric dramatically increases your risk of injury.

High-visibility apparel makes you more visible to other construction workers and passersby. After all, it’s more difficult for vehicle and equipment operators to see other people at night than at other times. And if you’re working near traffic, automobile drivers are more likely to be tired, distracted, or intoxicated at night than during the day. Wear a hi-vis sweatshirt or hoodie if you feel cold at the construction site.

Stay warm with stylish, comfortable hi-vis hoodies from SafetyShirtz. Our collection of warm apparel comes in a range of colors and designs so you can find the piece that suits your personality. Shop with us for durable safety apparel today.