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Hi-Vis Rigger Work Pants, Shirts and High-Cut Boots for Crane and Load Work
Rigging work happens around cranes and elevated loads, where visibility to crane operators and resistance to sling and chain abrasion both matter as much as comfort. You need certified hi-vis, reinforced fabric at the thigh, and boots built for climbing and standing on uneven surfaces.
Rigger Hi-Vis Work Pants and Shorts
- 240GSM taped ripstop with bio-motion reflective tape (WP.12T) Certified to AS/NZS 1906.4:2023, positioned to stay visible as you move and signal
- DURA500 abrasion-resistant reinforcing Resists wear from constant contact with chains, shackles and slings
- Elasticated waist Stays comfortable when worn with fall-arrest or rigging equipment
Rigger Hi-Vis Shirts and Tops
- 150GSM vented ripstop with reflective tape (LSH.4T) Combines arm coverage, airflow and certified visibility in one shirt
- Two-piece collar and adjustable cuffs Adapts to changing conditions at height
- 50+ UPF sun protection to AS 4399:2020 Covers full-shift sun exposure working around cranes
Rigger Safety Boots
- High-cut (6") composite safety-toe build with a NITROLITE midsole (WB.1) Supports the ankle when climbing and walking on uneven surfaces
- Ballistic abrasion-resistant stitching Resists tearing from rigging equipment contact against the boot upper
- 62-durometer slip/oil/heat-resistant outsole Maintains footing on mud, oil or loose material
FXD's premium leather work boots range shares this high-cut, composite-toe NITROLITE construction. For riggers who also carry out mechanical trade work, the mechanic workwear range covers similar oil and abrasion resistance.
Rigger Workwear FAQs
Why do riggers need more abrasion resistance at the thigh specifically?
Constant contact with chains, shackles and slings while positioning a load concentrates wear at the thigh and hip in a way that's less pronounced in most other trades, since that's where equipment is carried and handled during rigging.
Do FXD work boots include metatarsal protection against dropped loads?
No current FXD boot includes dedicated metatarsal guarding. The composite toe cap covers direct toe impact, but riggers working around suspended loads should check for metatarsal-specific footwear separately if that risk applies to the job.
Does the elasticated waist on the rigger pant work properly under fall-arrest gear?
Yes, that's specifically why it's built that way. The WP.12's elasticated waist accommodates the additional bulk of fall-arrest or rigging equipment worn over the pant, rather than binding or riding up the way a rigid waistband would under a loaded rig.
