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Ensuring Workplace Safety with Helly Hansen High-Visibility Workwear

When it comes to industrial supplies, prioritising workplace safety is paramount. As winter darkness blankets the UK, including the Scottish Highlands, maintaining visibility becomes a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety of workers. In this blog, we’ll delve into the history of Helly Hansen, a renowned brand in workwear, and explore the significance of high-visibility clothing, with a focus on their exceptional range of jackets, trousers, and bib and braces.

The Legacy of Helly Hansen

With roots dating back to 1877 , Helly Hansen has weathered the years, emerging as a trailblazer in delivering top-notch outdoor gear. From its humble beginnings, the brand has steadily evolved, establishing itself as a symbol of unwavering durability, unparalleled functionality, and continuous innovation. Helly Hansen has transcended its origins to become a global icon, donned and trusted by professionals navigating the challenging terrains of oceans, mountains, and worksites alike.

The brand's reputation extends beyond leisure and adventure, finding a significant presence in the realm of workwear. Helly Hansen has become synonymous with quality and safety, catering to the needs of professionals across diverse industries. Their focus on crafting workwear that not only meets, but exceeds, safety standards has solidified their standing as a trusted name in the field.

The Importance of Hi-Vis Workwear

As winter descends upon the Highlands, the challenges faced by workers increase significantly. Reduced daylight hours and adverse weather conditions create an environment where visibility is compromised.This is where high-visibility workwear plays a crucial role. The vivid colours and reflective elements ensure that workers remain easily identifiable, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing overall safety on the job.

Wrap Up in a Helly Hansen High Visibility Jacket

Helly Hansen's range of high-visibility jackets combines cutting-edge design with functionality. Crafted from durable materials, these jackets are not only resistant to the elements but also feature distinctive hi-vis colours and reflective strips. Whether facing rain, snow, or biting winds, workers can rely on Helly Hansen to provide the protection they need without compromising on comfort.

The Helly Hansen 73185 Jacket is an ideal choice for workwear in colder months. Crafted with a focus on functionality and warmth, the Addvis Insulator offers versatile features. The ability to zip off the sleeves enhances its adaptability, providing users with the flexibility to utilise it year-round

Crafted and rigorously tested by women, the Luna Hi Vis Winter Jacket , bearing the hallmark of Helly Hansen, stands as the ultimate selection for tradeswomen seeking visibility, comfort, and elemental protection. Engineered with the innovative Life Pocket™ technology, this jacket ensures extended battery life for personal electronics, even in the most frigid conditions. Boasting an authentic female fit and fortified with the Helly Tech® Performance waterproof membrane, it guarantees to keep the wearer warm, dry, and comfortable throughout demanding tasks.

Image of Helly Hansen 73185 Insulator UC-ME Orange Jacket

Alt text: Image of model wearing Helly Hansen 71398 Women’s Luna Hi Vis Winter Jacket

Helly Hansen Workwear: Trousers

Image of the Helly Hansen Pant in Orange.

Equally important in maintaining visibility are high-visibility trousers. Helly Hansen's trousers are designed with the same commitment to quality and safety. Waterproof and breathable, these trousers offer a comfortable and secure fit, ensuring that workers can carry out their tasks without hindrance while remaining easily visible to their colleagues.

In low-light conditions, the Helly Hansen Winter Pant becomes an essential safeguard, enhancing worker safety and visibility. Its vibrant fluorescent orange hue, coupled with reflective stripes at the leg's base, ensures heightened visibility. Constructed using Helly Tech® Performance fabric, this pant delivers a trifecta of waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection. Fully sealed seams add an extra layer of assurance, keeping you dry and comfortable when the weather takes a turn.

Full Body Protection with Helly Hansen Workwear

For individuals seeking enhanced coverage and flexibility, Helly Hansen's high-visibility bib and brace and winter suits stand out as an ideal choice. Meticulously engineered for durability and practicality, these garments offer comprehensive coverage without compromising on ease of movement. Seamlessly integrating hi-vis features, they provide an additional layer of safety for workers facing challenging conditions, ensuring visibility and protection even during the winter months.

The UC-ME Winter Suit from Helly Hansen is crafted for workers braving harsh conditions without compromising mobility or safety. Featuring a two-way YKK® zip, storm flaps, and boot zip protection, it ensures resilience against the elements. Worksite-friendly details include a detachable helmet-compatible hood, exterior-access chest pocket, and adjustable cuffs. Designed for movement, it includes articulated knees and sleeves, an elastic waist, and a seamless shoulder design. Workers are kept comfortable with a padded collar and chin protector. The suit's fit is personalised with vertical and horizontal hood adjustment.

Helly Hansen's Alna 2.0 Winter Construction Bib n Brace , Class 2, provides essential technical solutions for productive work while ensuring warmth, safety, and visibility. Featuring heat transfer reflectives, an inventive pocket design, and an excellent fit, it guarantees comfort throughout the cold and dark winter days.

Image of Helly Hansen 71555 Yellow Winter Suit UC-ME

Image of 71491 Orange Alna Winter Bib N Brace

Explore the Range at Highland Industrial Supplies

In the quest for workplace safety, Helly Hansen stands out as a reliable partner. Their high-visibility workwear not only upholds the brand's legacy of quality but also addresses the unique challenges posed by the dark and wintery conditions in the UK. As industries evolve and safety remains a top priority, Helly Hansen's commitment to innovation ensures that workers can face the elements with confidence, secure in the knowledge that their visibility is maximised through top-notch workwear.

Explore the full range in-store in-store at Highland Industrial Supplies or browse our website to find durable workwear for all seasons.

Terms and Conditions

Phone Number: 01463 239 160

Fax Number: 01463 233 424

We are happy to take orders via Fax or email. We are happy to take orders from Local Government, Schools, Colleges and Charities. Just fax or email your order to us and we will contact you to arrange payment. We can supply pre-sale invoices for your Purchase Orders.

CHEQUES. You may also pay by cheque. Cheque should be made out to "Highland Industrial Supplies Ltd". You should allow 7 working days for cheques to clear, after which the goods will be dispatched (subject to stock availability).

You have the right to cancel an order which is not built to special requirements. Please return the items to us within 28 days from the date they were received. Your delivery will contain a retuns slip, please complete this indicating if you require a refund or replacement. Goods must be returned in an unused state, and with their original packaging. The customer should obtain proof of postage or send goods via recorded delivery. The consumer is liable to pay for the cost of returning the goods to ourselves.

Making a Purchase

Making a purchase could not be easier. Just browse our Catalogue, and click on any items that you wish to buy and put them into the shopping cart. After you have finished your selection, click on "Order" and you will be asked for a few details that we need to be able to satisfy the order.

CREDIT CARDS: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Switch and Solo cards.

Collect in Store

You can choose to collect your order from one of our depots rather than having us deliver your items to you. If you select this option in the checkout, our customer service department will contact you when your order is ready for collection. In the checkout, simply select one of the following depots which is the most convenient for you.

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Shipping and Handling

We recommend that goods should be inspected before they are signed for, as goods obviously damaged in transit should be REFUSED. You must notify us as soon as possible and ideally within 24 hours if at all possible, if your goods are subsequently found to be damaged.

If you buy more than one item you will only incur a single delivery charge. You will be charged the highest delivery charge relating to your order.

For example: if you buy 3 items each with a delivery charge of £6.95 then you will incur a single payment of £6.95 (not 3 x £6.95!). If however, you buy 2 items each with a delivery charge of £6.95 and 1 item with a delivery charge of £10.95 then you will pay a single delivery charge of £10.95 for the total order.

Please note that all goods must be signed for on delivery. If you are not at home when your order is delivered, a card will be posted through your door with details regarding collection/re-delivery.

Guarantee

In additional to your legal rights relating to faulty or misdescribed goods, all products come with manufacturer's warranty of between 1 and 5 years. In the unlikely event that your purchase develops a fault within the warranty period, HIS Ltd will refer you to your local dealership where the product will be examined by their qualified technicians and repaired as per the warranty details.

Returns Policy

At HIS Ltd we DO NOT operate a "Try & Return" policy. Faulty goods should be notified to us within 3 working days. If the option of taking them to a local dealership is not available then faulty goods should be returned to our head office. We can arrange courier collection at your cost. For Non-Faulty goods, please inform us within 14 days of receipt of your intention to return them. We must then receive them back within the following 14 days. (Excluding special order items).

All items must be returned in the same condition they were received.

Ordering

An online order through this website constitutes an offer to purchase the item(s) specified by you and does not constitute acceptance of your offer to purchase from us. Your purchase request will be reviewed by a member of our staff and you will be advised when the order has been accepted, normally within 12 hours of your offer. An unsuccessful purchase request will result in a full refund of any monies paid by you to HIS Ltd.