What sort of workwear is suitable for warehousing and transport?
Where forklift trucks and lorries are in operation, high-visibility clothing in accordance with EN ISO 20471 is usually mandatory. Added to this is the constant movement between heated warehouses and cold loading bays — a layered system is more effective than a single jacket. When lifting, freedom of movement without any restriction is essential.
What matters in this industry
- Spotted in own-account transport
- Forklift trucks and lorries: Visibility is the most important safety feature.
- Temperature change
- Heated warehouse, cold loading bay, open container — several layers are better than a thick jacket.
- Movement whilst lifting
- Fits that don’t constrict or ride up when you bend over or lift things.
- High staff turnover
- If staff turnover is high, reordering must be quick and straightforward.
Suitable brands from our range
- Mascot Workwear
- Blåkläder
- Helly Hansen
- Printer
Relevant protective standards
- EN ISO 20471
- High-visibility clothing for traffic within the factory and on loading bays
- EN 343
- Protection from the elements when working outdoors
- EN 342
- Protection against the cold, for example in deep-freeze environments
Whether a standard is mandatory always follows from the employer’s risk assessment (SUVA/EKAS) — not from the industry alone.
Companies we equip
- Seiler Umzüge und Transporte
Frequently asked questions
Is high-visibility clothing compulsory in the warehouse?
Where industrial trucks or lorries are in operation, the risk assessment generally requires high-visibility clothing in accordance with EN ISO 20471.
What can be done to cope with the constant changes in temperature?
A layering system: You can take off the middle layer when it gets warm indoors, without feeling the cold outside.
How do you manage reordering when staff turnover is high?
The easiest way is via a company shop: new staff can place their own orders from the approved range.