High-visibility apparel and FR apparel solve different problems. One helps workers be seen. The other supports a thermal hazard requirement. Some jobs need both, and those products should not be treated as interchangeable.
This is where ordering can get messy. A standard hi-vis vest may look close enough in a thumbnail, but it may not belong in a role that requires FR or arc-rated apparel. Likewise, an FR garment may not meet the visibility requirement for a specific site.
Separate the categories in the catalog
- Standard hi-vis for visibility-only roles.
- Hi-vis FR where flame-resistant apparel and visibility both apply.
- Arc-rated hi-vis where the electrical safety requirement calls for it.
- Rainwear and outerwear separated from daily shirts, vests, and lightweight layers.
Make substitutions harder to make by accident
The catalog should make the approved choice obvious. If workers can easily confuse standard hi-vis with hi-vis FR, the program needs clearer grouping, naming, or approval rules.
AFR can help source and organize hi-vis FR options, but final requirements should be confirmed against site rules, employer safety policy, applicable standards, and manufacturer documentation.