STAY VISIBLE, STAY SAFEA guide to high-visibility workwear

A LOOK AT THIS SLIDESHARE:Intro - Slide 3

Types of classes - Slide 7

Garment options - Slide 11

Final thoughts and recommendations - Slide 15

More than 40,000 people are injured each year as a result of crashes in work zones.

Source: OSHA

1 work zone fatality every 8 hours – 3 per day

1 work zone INJURY every 9 MINUTES - 160 PER DAY

SOMETIMES YOU WANT TO STAND OUT!

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OSHA requires that employers delegate their own “Competent Person” to identify

present and potential hazards.

• A Competent Person is an on-site employee who regularly checks in on the worksite.

Source: OSHA

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Competent Person choose the right garments and

workwear for your workers.

• He or she is responsible for selecting the appropriate class of Hi-Viz garments.

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Choosing the right high visibility clothing and accessories creates a safer work environment for your employees.

Performance Class 3

Performance Class 2 Class E

2 in.1.375 in.

Source: 3M

Performance Class 1

1in. OR 2in. combined-performance

material (without background material)

MINIMUM WIDTH OF RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL

MINIMUM AREAS OF VISIBLE BACKGROUND MATERIAL

217in.2 (0.14m2) 775in.2 (0.50m2) 1240in.2 (0.80m2) 465in.2 (0.30m2)

2 in.

Common Environments/Conditions• Nearby vehicle/equipment speed does not

exceed 25 mph• Plenty of separation from traffic

• Background behind workers is not too complex

Employees That Should Wear Class 1 Garments• Warehouse workers• Shopping cart retrievers• Delivery drivers• Workers on sidewalks who have a good view of

oncoming traffic

Types Of Garment Classes : CLASS 1

Types Of Garment Classes : CLASS 2

Common Environments/Conditions• Operating near traffic moving at speeds of 25-50 mph• The worker should be off the roadway or have a physical

barrier between them and traffic• Working around complex backgrounds

• Various poor weather applications

Employees That Should Wear Class 1 Garments• School crossing guards• Law enforcement• Airport ground crews and baggage handlers• Workers who are performing tasks that take attention

away from oncoming traffic

Types Of Garment Classes : CLASS 3

Common Environments/Conditions• Operating near traffic moving faster than 50mph • Workers who are on the roadway with no physical barrier• Should be identifiable as a person from ¼ mile away

(from background) and should be visible through a full range of body motions

Employees That Should Wear Class 1 Garments• Road construction personnel• Flaggers• Police/Traffic Control• Survey crews• Emergency responders• Workers in low light or high hazard environments

High visibility waistband trousers or shorts are

considered Class E workwear.

Types Of Garment Classes : CLASS e & class 3 ENSEMBLES

Mixing Class 2 vests with Class E trousers or shorts is known

as a Class 3 ensemble.

Class E workwear is not intended for use

with Class 1 vests.

Class E trousers Class 3 Ensemble Class 1 Vest

GARMENT OPTIONS

vestsare the most common type of high-vis ibi l i ty c lothing .

Class 1 Vest Class 2 Vest Class 3 Vest

Class 3 Winter Jacket Class 3 Rain Suit

While Class 1 vests can be worn over any winter or rain

coats, workers requiring Class 3 garments should wear a

Class 3 Winter Jacket or Rain Suit .

Additionally,

Class E pants can be worn for full body visibility.

BEWARE!REMEMBER!It is the responsibility of the

employer to make sure employees are wearing the appropriate class of

visibility gear. HP Products Safety Specialists can help you find the

garments that fit your needs.

WATCH OUT!Non-rated vests that do not meet

OSHA standards may not meet your needs. Always conduct a survey of

worksite hazards to determine what level you should use.

“Over time, gradual wear and tear will leave vests soiled, faded, torn

and damaged, which renders them unusable. It’s important that workers are consistently provided with vests

in working condition to maintain adequate worksite visibility and

ultimately, worker safety.”

Non-rated Vest Class 1 Vest

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