3 Facts You Need To Know
Staying safe on the field goes beyond buying the first reflective waist coat you find online. When choosing the right safety vest, among other clothing, it’s crucial to make sure your choices align with ANSI Class 2 and 3 with regards to safety vest applications and regulations. Here’s what you need to know.
#1: High Visibility
When searching for a safety vest online, you need to look for something that meets the American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories (ANSI Class 2 and 3). This guarantees enhanced visibility, which directly translates to higher safety for workers. Usually, the two basic hues will be neon orange and/or green, with silver reflective striping.
#2: Class 2 Safety Vests
All workers operating within the public’s right of way must sport ANSI-approved safety vests (Class 2). The fabric of these is a minimum of 775 square inches, with reflective material that’s a minimum of 201 square inches and a maximum width of 35mm.
#3: Class 3 Safety Vests
Certain sites call for even higher visibility, and that’s where ANSI’s Class 3 vests come in. With a minimum background fabric of 1240 square inches, and reflective tape bearing a minimum of 310 square inches, this is normally mandatory for utility workers, survey crews, roadway construction workers, and emergency service personnel.
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