How To Keep Your Staff Warm And Dry
Spring is finally here, but think back to harsh winters and freezing conditions nearly all security staff wish to forget earlier this year. Spare a thought for the thousands of workers battling with uncertain temperatures such as security guards working night shifts on frost-ridden sites.
For many security guards, icy and freezy conditions are a very true reality, arctic conditions can make it harder to do their jobs both safely and effectively. The ideal security uniforms are key allies against the cold, and choosing the right uniform is essential to ensure staff safety and morale. Here are our top tips for getting the right uniforms for security to keep your staff cosy.
By now we all know that keeping warm is all about layering. The best layer to begin with is thermal t-shirts and long johns, manufactured from advanced fabrics to form a strong base layer against the cold. The next should be a quality shirt, with a decent tail to ensure it doesn’t get pulled out. Combine this with a substantial woollen nato jumper or fleece and this provides both warmth and smart looking uniforms.
Correct footwear is key when tackling treacherous conditions – shoes should ideally be water-repellent, quick drying and EN-certified for slip resistance. Snow grips may also be necessary if conditions are like they were over Christmas!
Security uniform jackets should comply with the EN343 standards for protection from rain, for specific duties they should also be EN471-certified, and you should consider investing in Reflexite tape for the considerable health and safety benefits. Waterproof and breathable jackets are the most essential piece of kit you provide for your team- both for keeping your staff warm and dry and also for portaying a professional look Many jackets are often available in a number of colours to suit all corporate images. Why not choose something different to the bog-standard yellow, which everyone seems to be wearing today.
Last but not least, winter accessories are a great low cost tactic to fight the cold. Balaclavas, neck warmers, scarves and mittens can be a superb boost for cold security guards – and they don’t cost the earth.
We hope this provides some useful information about uniforms security staff will feel comfortable in during treacherous conditions; we’ll be posting more next month about other ways that uniforms can keep your staff safe, happy and productive. Stay posted ready for the summer weather, we will be providing advice about how to keep your workers comfortable in the summer sun!
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