Spring is finally here, but remember harsh winters and icy conditions most 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 real reality; arctic conditions can make it very difficult to do their jobs both safely and effectively. The correct 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 choosing the right uniforms for security to keep your staff cosy.
Most of us know that keeping warm is all about layering. The best layer to begin with is thermal t-shirts and long johns, made from technical fabrics to form a strong base layer protecting from the cold. The next should be a quality shirt, with a decent tail to make sure it doesn't come out. Team this up with a substantial woollen nato jumper or fleece and this gives both warmth and smart looking uniforms.
Correct footwear is essential when tackling treacherous conditions - shoes should ideally be water-repellent, quick to dry and EN-certified for slip resistance. Snow grips may also be needed if conditions get icy!
Security uniform jackets need to comply with the EN343 standards for protection from rain, for certain duties they should also be EN471-certified, and you should think about splashing out on Reflexite tape for the considerable health and safety benefits. Waterproof and breathable jackets are the most important item of kit you provide for your team- both for keeping your staff warm and sheilded from the rain and also for providing a professional appearance. Many jackets are now commonly available in a choice of colours to compliment all corporate images. Why not choose something different to the bog-standard yellow, which everyone seems to be wearing these days.
Finally, winter accessories are a great economical way to fight the cold. Balaclavas, neck warmers, scarves and gloves can be a superb boost for cold security guards - and they needn't cost the earth.
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