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UNDERSTANDING CURRENT STANDARDS & REGULATIONS Standards: Firstly, standards are created by Standards New Zealand. It is a self-funded, not for profit Crown-owned entity. The Standards which they create are voluntary. As an employer, you may decide how best to meet our obligations of providing PPE which is suitable and fit for purpose. To see what Standards will affect your industry and are to be met, you must pay them a fee. Regulations: Worksafe New Zealand is the Government agency charged with educating and enforcing workplace safety. They recommend employers adhere to the standards as published by Standards New Zealand. They assert it is the responsibility of employers and employees to manage workplace risks and ensure appropriate saftey gear, including hi-visibility clothing is used.
There’s a lot of information around about the current standards and regulations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). We’ve collated this information and put it all into this easy to read document. There are three main types of high visibility clothing, they are: CLASS D
These are DAY garments and thus confined to daylight hours only. Dusk and dawn are not considered daylight - it’s recommended a ‘Class D/N’ garment is to be worn at such times.
CLASS D/N
These are DAY/NIGHT garments and are for staff who may be required to work under both times, day or night. If day work extends into night-time, or if there is poor lighting which requires traffic to use their headlights, the ‘Class D/N’ garment must be supplied and worn.
CLASS TTMC-W
Known as ‘Transit Approved’, these garments have been deemed certified compliant when wet for fabric colour, retro-reflectivity (reflective taping) company logo placement (yes, that’s crucial too) and garment design. This testing is a combination of AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 and the ‘Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management 4th Edition’ (CoPTTM 4th Ed.).While that seems to be a mouthful, it boils down to these garments being certified for TTMC-W, as well as being ‘Class D/N’, so they are suitable for day or nighttime use on or near the roads.
Under the Health and Safety Reform Bill there is new legislation around the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU). If you need clarification on regulations, standards and compliance, please feel free to ring us for our input. If we do not have a ready answer for you we will do everything within our power to find one. Let us take some of the confusion out of the equation for you! Swazi® Hi-Vis garments have been verified compliant to meet guidelines of AS/NZS 4602.1:2011, under the above 3 classes.
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WATERPROOF – Page 4 WINDPROOF – Page 10 BASE & MID LAYERS – Page 13
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HI-VIS WATERPROOF HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO STAY DRY?
RAIN & WIND
When you are wet you are 24 times colder. Productivity? Hell, that goes straight out the window. Comfort and safety? Gone too. Fact is, while good quality wet weather gear obviously costs a few dollars more, it will pay for itself from the very first day it rains. At the end of the day you only get what you pay for. At least with Swazi® that means you’ll cry just the once!
MOISTURE VAPOUR
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ORION The Orion has all the features of our best selling Southern Cross Jacket, but of course the retro-reflective make it a Day/Night certified garment. Made from super abrasion resistant Swazi AEGIS® Combat, the Orion Jacket will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort no matter how tough or hard the job. CLASS D/N
Code: RJDNV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision Back hood adjuster for more personalised fit
Internal chest pocket
Domed storm flap over full length zip
Certified retro-reflective tape
Touch tape adjustable cuffs Two deep domed external pockets
SOUTHERN CROSS We tested the Southern Cross on skid sites, building sites and work sites (we said bugger off to websites) around the country. It’s a practical no-nonsense jacket. With the legendary Swazi hood and fit for purpose cut, the Southern Cross allows you to keep on keeping on in downpours, cyclones and the odd hurricane. CLASS D
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision
Back hood adjuster for more personalised fit
Internal chest pocket
Domed storm flap over full length zip
Code: RFJDV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Touch tape adjustable cuffs Two deep domed external pockets
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KARONA
Swazi’s legendary structured hood
Certified retro-reflective tape
Internal chest pocket
The Karona is very similar to the Huron Anorak, but with retro-reflective bands and an internal pocket it complies with AS/NZ Standards for Day/Night garments. Made from super abrasion resistant Swazi AEGIS® Combat, the Karona Anorak will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort no matter how tough or hard the job. CLASS D/N
Code: RADNV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Touch tape adjustable cuffs
Adjustable waistcord
Long tail at the back to shed rain, keeping you dry
Swazi’s legendary structured hood
Large external chest pocket
HURON The Huron Anorak is based on New Zealands best ever rain jacket, the Swazi Tahr XP. A fantastic hood that keeps all the rain off and we’re talking HEAVY rain here, long tail, great cuffs and ease of movement through an innovative ergonomic cut makes the Huron a simple, yet incredibly effective rain shell.
CLASS D
Touch tape adjustable cuffs
Code: RFAPV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Adjustable waistcord
Long tail at the back to shed rain, keeping you dry
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SATURN The Saturn runs rings around other wet weather jackets. To start with, it’s Transit Approved and tested. What makes it really stand out though is that not only is the fabric outstanding, the manufacturing along with lab and field testing proves the Saturn in a class of it’s own. It will keep you DRY. It will STOP all the wind. It is Breathable. Made from super abrasion resistant Swazi AEGIS® Combat the Saturn Jacket will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort no matter how tough or hard the job.
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision
Certified retro-reflective tape
CLASS TTMC-W
Code: RJTV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL Touch tape adjustable cuffs Two deep external pockets
BUFFALO CAPE The Cape Buffalo is one tough SOB. How could such a lightweight cape as this be so tough then? It’s the way we build them. Hand-crafted with care and double stitched seams with extra strength bar tacking on high stress points makes all the difference. Long in the back for the rain to fall off, short in the front for working at full noise. The neoprene cuffs mean less water rolling down your armpits, while the collar has been cleverly engineered for wearing under a safety helmet and the hood is detachable. Tough? Better believe it.
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision
Radio pocket with scalloped sides for antenna
Neoprene cuffs CLASS D
Code: RFBV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Full length zip
Long back for rain to fall off
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BIB OVERPANTS
Adjustable waist belt
Our Hi-Vis Bibs give you the edge when it comes to battling rain and wind and trying to stay safe. Set the length once and that’s pretty much it. They also have adjustable waist belts, so you set the width and forget – until you need a little extra room. Special zip placement for the boys allows easy access without having to take the bibs off for a toilet stop.
Zippered fly CLASS D
Reinforced panels in high wear areas
Code: RHVBV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Domed adjustable cuffs
Adjustable waist belt
Zippered fly
OVERPANTS Our Hi-Vis overpants are the perfect compliment to our Hi-Vis rain jackets. Stay safe and dry! With an adjustable waist belt, zippered fly, reflective tape and domed cuffs these overpants have all the bells and whistles. With reinforced panels in high wear areas. these pants are built for grunty use.
CLASS D
Reinforced panels in high wear areas
Code: RHVPV Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Domed adjustable cuffs
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TOTALLY WINDPROOF We’ve created a range of practical no-nonsense Hardshell®, 100% windproof breathable outerwear for the guys who don’t run for the smoko shed every time the wind gets up.
WIND
Our high-vis orange has been tested and passed the most rigorous luminosity and chromaticity tests (that means it’s brighter than hell) to gain a world recognised safety certification. When getting the job done is a given and health and safety is a must, Swazi Hardshell® provides all the protection you’ll need from the elements.
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MOISTURE VAPOUR Hardshell® is a windproof fabric. While not totally waterproof it is shower resistant.
WINDCHEETAH Two large zippered front chest pockets
High collar to keep your neck warm
For a small compact top, the Windcheetah has plenty of grunt, along with all the hallmarks of the working blokes’ favourite throw on. Totally windproof, easy to move in, lightweight and tougher than a billy goat in rut, the Windcheetah allows you to swing, hammer, haul and grab with huge freedom of movement. Sleeves with double domed finishing mean you can roll them up when you’re working up a storm.
Half zip to dump heat
CLASS D
Extra large kangaroo pocket for gear, or keeping your hands warm on cold days
Code: JFSV Fabric: Swazi Hardshell® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Shock cord to adjust hem
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FINGA-POINTA At last, a jacket that works as hard as you do. Whether you’re at the coalface or in charge of the troops, the Finga-Pointa has steadfast written all over it. A detachable hood, big roomy hand pockets, plus a large inner chest pocket that’s big enough for your radio are just a few of the great features that make the Finga-Pointa your go-to jacket for winter months.
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision Full length 2-way zip
Internal and external pockets
Certified colour meets Class D standards. Reflective piping on the sleeves.
CLASS D
Code: JFFDV Fabric: Swazi Hardshell® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Large hand warmer pockets and great length to cover your rear Swazi Hardshell® extremely tough, abrasion resistant outer fabric with windproof breathable membrane and fleece liner
TRANSIT FINGA-POINTA Decked out with retro-reflective in all the right places, this jacket performs like a thoroughbred. A detachable hood, big roomy hand pockets, plus an inner chest pocket large enough for your radio are just a few of the great reasons why the Transit Finga-Pointa has become such a success with blokes working outdoors.
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision
Full length 2-way zip Certified retro-reflective tape
Internal chest pocket
CLASS TTMC-W
Code: JFTV Fabric: Swazi Hardshell® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Domed cuffs Large zippered pockets
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YUKON
Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision
Made from our abrasion resistant Swazi Hardshell®, the Yukon will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort, no matter how tough or hard the job. Big kangaroo pockets for stashing stashables and vented bottom hems for extra leg movement.
Internal and external pockets
CLASS D
Code: JFAV Fabric: Swazi Hardshell® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Large hand warmer pockets and great length to cover your rear Swazi Hardshell® extremely tough, abrasion resistant outer fabric with windproof breathable membrane and fleece liner
SKYE SUIT
Collar fits snug for wearing under helmets Pen pockets on both arms Internal chest pocket Certified retro-reflective tape
Adjustable waistband
A one-piece suit that is not only totally 100% windproof, it’s also insulated. The outer Hardshell® fabric is highly abrasion resistant and the inner fleece means you can layer less under the suit.
Hand warmer pockets CLASS D/N
Full length zip Zip thigh pockets on both legs
Code: JHS Fabric: Swazi Hardshell® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL
Long zips to easily slip Skye suit over your boots
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BASE & MID LAYERS HI-VIS CLIMB-MAX® SHIRT
Long light weight zip allows you to control your upper body temperature
CLASS D
Code: HCCDV Fabric: Swazi Climb-max® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: S – 4XL Vertical chest zip pocket
Long cut back so it won’t ride up
Vertical chest zip pocket
HI-VIS LONG SLEEVE CLIMB-MAX® SHIRT CLASS D
Long light weight zip allows you to control your upper body temperature
Code: HCLDV Fabric: Swazi Climb-max® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: S – 4XL
Long cut back so it won’t ride up
HI-VIS BUSHMANS TEE NZ FOA APPROVED Bellow sleeves
Code: HBTZV Fabric: 280gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Yellow/Black & Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL Vertical chest zip pocket
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HI-VIS BUSH SHIRT
Two large vertical chest pockets
CLASS D
Code: HVBPV Fabric: 280gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 4XL
Long zip to dump heat when needed
Long tail to keep the vitals warm
Snug cuffs
HI-VIS SIRIUS
Two large vertical chest pockets
CLASS D
Code: HVBDV Fabric: 280gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Blaze Orange Size: XS – 4XL
Long zip to dump heat when needed
Long tail to keep the vitals warm Snug cuffs
Reinforced shoulders and rear panel
HI-VIS THE FED Code: HRSFV Fabric: 350gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: S – 4XL
3/4 length sleeves Large kangaroo pocket
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How is it possible to improve safety while at the same time increase profitability? It’s simple math. Output + Inputs = Productivity. When staff are wet, they are 24 times colder (yeah, we know we’ve said that before, but it’s so important that we’re stating it again). What if they were dry? Warm? Safety gains produce productivity gains, which in turn increases your profit. We design and test all our techincal garments right here in New Zealand. That way we can guarantee the integrity of fabric and functionality. You can be assured when we say waterproof, we actually mean totally waterproof.
At Swazi we test our fabric and then we test the integrity of our waterproof seams. We remain one of a handful of manufacturers worldwide who do so.
BRAND YOUR SWAZI
The benefits of quality branded apparel are very real – the very core of your brand’s integrity is reflected in the initial presentation of your staff. It is so crucial to your business that your first brand impression be one of lasting quality. We will work with your team to setup and create colourways so your logo can work alongside our Swazi label and garments. We are able to apply embroidery, printing or sublimate garments, to complete your brand’s presentation with quality workmanship. Embroidery on wet weather garments can often compromise the function of the garment and cause leaking behind the stitching. Our in-house seam sealing can ensure this isn’t the case for your branded Swazi. Staff can keep dry while representing your brand in any situation.
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