What workwear is required on a building site?
On construction sites with vehicle traffic, high-visibility clothing in accordance with EN ISO 20471 is generally compulsory — the class is determined by visibility conditions and speed. In addition, the clothing must offer protection against the weather and be made from robust fabrics, as construction site clothing is subjected to tougher conditions than any other type of workwear.
What matters in this industry
- To be seen
- Wherever machinery and vehicles are in operation, visibility is key to safety.
- Weather all year round
- Rain, cold, heat — there’s no such thing as ‘indoors’ on a building site. Shift patterns instead of a thick jacket.
- Allow for wear and tear
- Workwear doesn’t last as long. The cost per year of wear matters more than the price per item.
- Knee pads
- Working on the ground is part of everyday life — knee-padded bags are not an extra.
Suitable brands from our range
- Blåkläder
- Mascot Workwear
- Helly Hansen
- FHB
Relevant protective standards
- EN ISO 20471
- High-visibility clothing — compulsory on most building sites
- EN 343
- Protection against rain and damp
- EN ISO 11612
- Heat and flame protection when carrying out relevant work
Whether a standard is mandatory always follows from the employer’s risk assessment (SUVA/EKAS) — not from the industry alone.
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No project has been published for this industry yet. The requirements largely match the related fields below, where you will find references.
Frequently asked questions
What high-visibility category is required on a building site?
This depends on visibility conditions and the vehicle’s speed, and is determined by the risk assessment. We will advise you on this based on the specific situation.
Is it worth spending more on workwear?
Usually, yes. On a building site, wear and tear is high — it’s the cost per year of use that matters, not the unit price.
What is important to bear in mind when it comes to winter clothing on a building site?
A layered system rather than a single thick jacket: this allows you to adjust your warmth to suit the activity without breaking a sweat.