A guide to high-visibility workwear
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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
Contact an HP Safety Expert to help your
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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