This document provides guidance on choosing high-visibility workwear to improve safety. It discusses the different classes of garments based on work environment factors like traffic speed and separation. Class 1 is for speeds under 25 mph with separation from traffic. Class 2 is for speeds of 25-50 mph or complex backgrounds. Class 3 is for speeds over 50 mph or roadwork with no barrier. The document explains vest, jacket, rain suit and trouser options and stresses the importance of employers providing appropriate class garments that are in good condition.

1. STAYVISIBLE,STAYSAFESTAYVISIBLE,STAYSAFEA guide to high-visibility workwear

2. A LOOK AT THIS SLIDESHARE:
Intro - Slide 3
Types of classes - Slide 7
Garment options - Slide 11
Final thoughts and recommendations - Slide 15

3. More than 40,000 people are injured each
year as a result of crashes in work zones.
Source: OSHA
1workzonefatality every
8hours–3perday
1workzone INJURY every
9MINUTES-160PERDAY

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5. 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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6. 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
(0.14m
2
) 775in.
2
(0.50m
2
) 1240in.
2
(0.80m
2
) 465in.
2
(0.30m
2
)
2 in.

7. 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: CLASS1

8. Types Of
Garment
Classes: CLASS2
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

9. Types Of
Garment
Classes: CLASS3Common 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

10. High visibility waistband
trousers or shorts are
considered Class E workwear.
Types Of
Garment
Classes: CLASSe&class3ENSEMBLES
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

11. GARMENT OPTIONS

12. vestsare the most common type of high-visibility clothing.
Class 1 Vest Class 2 Vest Class 3 Vest

13. 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.

14. Additionally,
ClassEpants
can be worn for
full body visibility.

15. 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.
WATCHOUT!
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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