Essential Safety Equipment for Construction Workers
CSA Hard Hat (Type 1 or 2)
Protects against falling objects and bumps. Must meet CSA Z94.1 standard. Type 2 also protects from lateral impacts.
No hard hat, no entry. Every Ontario construction site requires one.CSA Standards Info →
Safety Boots (CSA Green Triangle)
Steel or composite toe boots with puncture-resistant soles. Look for the green triangle CSA symbol on the tag.
Green triangle = Grade 1 protection. This is the minimum for construction sites.Boot Requirements Guide →
High-Visibility Vest (Class 2+)
Fluorescent vest or shirt with reflective stripes. Required on any site with vehicle or equipment traffic.
Class 2 minimum for construction. Class 3 required for road work.Hi-Vis Classification Guide →