Dark Nights – #WinterWithSelectequip

Welcome back to the next instalment of our #WinterWithSelectequip series. On the last post we spoke about the basic factors to consider when working during the winter months and now we’re going to go into more detail and discuss what to consider when you’re faced with working in the dark… during winter.

We know that as winter comes around the nights get longer, so you have less natural light to work in. It’s vital that extra safety procedures and equipment is considered within your workplace to ensure maximum safety for employees. Every year those that work in our industry, experience a rise in the level of potential risks; where they may usually have natural sunlight during the summer, workers are facing darkness as early as 5pm when winter rolls around. It’s necessary to make yourself aware of these risks and make sure the correct procedures are in place to prevent any workplace incidents.

When you’re working in the dark, the first step would be to make sure that you are seen. Being visible is life saving as you are allowing others to see you, avoiding accidents that are otherwise easily preventable. There are a number of products perfect for making sure you’re seen, you have standard Hi Viz workwear that reflects light off you. Selectequip also exclusively stock Viz360 which uses the latest life saving technology to provide you with 3 levels of protection, ensuring you are fully visible at all times in the workplace… necessary if you are working in the dark.

Another safety measure you should take is lighting up your working environment. If you can’t see the equipment and dangers in the workplace then you’re not only risking your own safety but the safety of those around you. Working on equipment without ensuring the area is visible means you may neglect obstructions, resulting in unnecessary accidents. Here at Selectequip we stock a wide range of lighting from leading brands such as NightSearcher; shop their collection of Floodlights for a safe and bright working environment.

Working in the dark demands workers to be constantly alert and aware of what’s happening around them, the same goes for working at any time, especially during the winter. See our next instalment in the series to find out what our top 5 PPE picks are for the winter months.