PPE Programs Built Around Your Workplace, Not a Catalog

Helly Hansen workplace planning begins with the environment: rain, wind, cold, reflective visibility, wet walking surfaces, long shifts and the friction of getting every worker into the right size. A catalog can show items, but a workplace program has to explain which combination belongs on which crew.

For each workplace, the recommendation should connect hazards to garments and footwear in a way supervisors can explain. That means high-visibility rain jackets for road exposure, waterproof boots for wet surfaces, breathable layers for active crews, and documented replacement timing for garments that lose performance through abrasion, laundering or contamination.

Industrial crew reviewing workplace PPE program

Construction

Hi-vis waterproof shells, reinforced pants, hard hat compatible hoods and slip-resistant boot choices for crews moving between mud, concrete and traffic-adjacent zones.

Manufacturing & Welding

Durable workwear layers that consider sparks, wet docks, kneeling wear, laundering cycles and safety toe footwear for mixed production environments.

Oil, Gas & Mining

Weatherproof outerwear, high-visibility trims, boot traction and cold-weather layering for exposed sites where replacement delays quickly become operational friction.

Utilities & Electrical

Outdoor workwear packages can be reviewed beside NFPA 70E task requirements, visibility needs and boots selected for wet yards, ladders and long standing time.

Transportation & First Response

Packable rain protection, reflective jackets and rapid size replacement help crews move from depot to roadside or response site without a complicated issue process.

Food & Pharma Hygiene

Color-coded waterproof apparel, cleanable layers and slip-resistant footwear support teams that balance hygiene controls with comfort and movement.

Workplace-Specific Risk Matrix

Workplace	Primary Hazards	OSHA/EN References	Recommended PPE Bundle
Road construction	Traffic exposure, rain, low light	OSHA 1926 Subpart G, ANSI/ISEA 107-2020	Class 3 rain jacket, waterproof bib, reflective pants, EH boot option
Wet industrial floor	Slip risk, splash, standing fatigue	OSHA 1910 walking-working surfaces, EN ISO 20345	Waterproof jacket, composite toe waterproof boot, thermal layer
Utility yard	Weather, vehicle movement, electrical task review	NFPA 70E-2024, ANSI/ISEA 107-2020	Hi-vis shell, arc-rated layer when specified, slip-resistant safety footwear
Cold storage dock	Cold stress, condensation, forklift traffic	OSHA cold stress guidance, ANSI/ISEA 107-2020	Insulated outerwear, visibility vest or jacket, waterproof boot with grip sole

Selected Customer Engagements

Regional road contractor

A dispersed crew needed one rainwear issue list for flagging, paving and inspection roles. The final package separated Class 2 and Class 3 needs, kept supervisor approval simple and reduced emergency jacket purchases during storm periods.

Cold-chain operator

A distribution team needed waterproof footwear and insulated layers that could move between dock doors and freezer-adjacent spaces. Planning focused on traction, worker comfort and replacement triggers after heavy wear.

Utility maintenance group

A field group wanted fewer apparel exceptions. The review mapped outerwear to task risk, weather exposure and high-visibility expectations, while keeping technical claims tied to documented standards rather than broad promises.

Standards Mapped by Workplace

Visibility and footwear references belong in the decision record, not only in a product description. For hi-vis apparel, teams can document the chosen ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 class based on exposure and work zone. For footwear, ASTM F2413-18 or EN ISO 20345 references help define impact, compression, electrical hazard or slip-resistance expectations. Where arc-flash work is involved, NFPA 70E-2024 task assessment should guide the apparel conversation before any garment is selected.

This page is not a substitute for a site-specific safety assessment. It gives buyers a structured starting point so workwear discussions do not collapse into color, price and availability alone. A good program also records laundering, inspection, repair and replacement rules, because protective value depends on how garments are used and maintained over time.

Ask for a Workplace Consultation

Share the sites, tasks and climate conditions your crews face. Helly Hansen can help shape a workwear and footwear package that is easier to explain, approve and replenish.