Transport and logistics occupational safety guide
Drivers, loaders and depot employees work in different environments, but their replenishment must operate within one system.
In short
Freight work combines three environments: the cab, the load area and the depot. Drivers step out onto roads, often in poor visibility; loaders handle goods by hand; depot staff walk among machines. Replenishment still has to run as one system, because the same buyer handles all three.
Where a good specification begins
What should be clarified first?
Roadside exposure, loading tasks and rapidly changing weather mean logistics clothing must be visible, allow unrestricted movement and be easy to replace. A consistent corporate identity is sustainable only when colours, styles and decoration methods remain reorderable over time.
Typical risk areas
- Visibility on roads and depots
- Manual loading
- Changing weather
- Workshop maintenance
Show us the work for a more precise quotation
A site photo or short video often explains more than a generic product list. It reveals the floor, working height, machinery and equipment worn together.
- Where does the work happen?
- Indoors, outdoors, in a wet zone, around vehicle traffic or at height.
- How long is it worn?
- For a full shift, a short intervention or only one defined work phase.
- What is worn with it?
- Helmet, eyewear, earmuffs, respirator and harness must remain comfortable and compatible together.
Which starting kit suits each role?
These are procurement starting points, not automatic PPE requirements.
| Role | Procurement starting point |
|---|---|
| Driver | Comfortable, layerable corporate clothing and suitable visibility when moving around depots. |
| Loader and delivery worker | Lightweight safety footwear, abrasion-resistant gloves and weather-resistant outerwear. |
| Depot coordinator | High-visibility clothing in vehicle traffic zones and a consistent corporate appearance. |
| Vehicle maintenance technician | Workshop clothing, safety footwear and eye and hand protection for maintenance tasks. |
Expert product selection
Recommended products for your first shortlist
Start with relevant, easy-to-compare products selected for this working environment. Prices, availability and technical data are kept up to date.
Building blocks for the complete solution
Which markings are useful starting filters?
A standard marking can narrow the live product range quickly, but it does not by itself prove that a product is suitable for a particular role.
- EN ISO 20471
- Requirements for high-visibility clothing in high-risk situations. Select the class from traffic, speed, light conditions and the complete clothing ensemble.
- Filter products by this marking
- EN 343
- Performance of protective clothing against rain for water penetration and water-vapour resistance. Consider the layering system, work intensity and wearing time together.
- Filter products by this marking
- EN ISO 20345
- Basic and additional requirements for general-purpose safety footwear. Match the protection class and optional markings to the floor, task and exposure.
- Filter products by this marking
- EN 388
- Performance tests for protective gloves against mechanical risks. Interpret each level against the actual abrasion, cut, tear and puncture hazards.
- Filter products by this marking
Always compare the results with the documented risk assessment, the required performance level and the product’s current EU declaration of conformity.
Plan in three layers
- 1. Core role kit
- Clothing, footwear and basic PPE used on every shift, with size runs and defined replacement triggers.
- 2. Task module
- Additional protection and checks issued for less frequent but higher-risk operations.
- 3. Reordering plan
- Minimum stock, size distribution, seasonality, inspections and documented approval points.
The detailed knowledge behind the decision
Seasonal planning
Winter PPE procurement: what to order before the season
A buyer’s guide to cold protection under EN 342 and EN 511, high visibility, slip prevention and an early-autumn checklist for complete size availability.
Read more →Workwear
Buying branded workwear: embroidery, DTF or screen printing?
A step-by-step guide to branded workwear: choosing a decoration method, positioning, artwork approval, lead times and the special rules for certified protective clothing.
Read more →Procurement
Planning an annual PPE budget: allowances, replacement cycles and call-off supply
Plan annual PPE demand using workforce numbers, issue allowances, size distribution, replacement cycles and a seasonal call-off schedule.
Read more →Procurement checklist
Before requesting a quote
Better input produces more comparable quotations, a more accurate size run and fewer later changes.
- 01 Define depot visibility rules
- 02 Specify clothing packages by role and season
- 03 Approve decoration samples and reorder colour codes
- 04 Check first-aid and accessory kits in each vehicle
Frequently asked questions
The questions that come up most often during procurement - the ones the rest of this article does not cover.
Do drivers need a high-visibility vest?
Yes, and not as a formality: a driver stepping out onto a road is in the most exposed position of all. A vest kept in the vehicle is the legal minimum, but drivers who load regularly deserve wearable high-visibility outerwear, not an occasional vest.
What if drivers will not wear their protective equipment?
There is almost always a comfort reason: too hot, too tight, or it interferes with driving. A wear trial filters this out in advance - a few people wear the candidate for two weeks and their feedback decides. That costs less than a full order nobody puts on.
Must we equip a contracted haulier’s staff?
Providing protective equipment is each employer’s own duty, so the subcontractor answers for their own people. Site rules are ours to set, though: if high-visibility clothing is mandatory on our premises, enforce it in the contract and at the gate.
Professional and legal framework
This page supports decision-making. Specific obligations must always be established from current legislation, the local risk assessment and the documentation for the selected product.
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Hungarian Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety
The Hungarian legal framework for risk assessment, prevention and employer responsibility.
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Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment
Essential requirements and conformity assessment for PPE placed on the EU market.
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Hungarian Decree 65/1999 (XII. 22.) EüM on the use of PPE at work
Direct Hungarian requirements for workplace selection, compatibility, use, training and inspection.
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EU-OSHA OiRA risk-assessment tools
A step-by-step risk-assessment framework, particularly useful for micro and small enterprises.
Important professional note
The product groups and combinations shown are starting points. They do not replace the employer’s documented risk assessment, PPE issue rules, the manufacturer’s instructions or the decision of a competent occupational safety professional. Always verify markings, compatibility and protective performance in the current documentation for the selected product.
Request a quotation assembled by role
Tell us the headcount, roles, current problem and required deadline. We will help plan trial items, size runs, decoration and replenishment.