Class 1

For use in occupational activities that permit full and undivided attention to approaching traffic.

Class 1 high-visibility clothing can be used in situations with a low risk of collisions and accidents. Class 1 high- visibility clothing is not suitable for work on public roads, but is suitable for work in full or partial daylight within a company’s premises. Maximum traffic speed 30 km/h.

Class 1 Conspicuity level for use in occupational activities

a) permit full and undivided attention to approaching traffic .

b) provide ample separation of the worker from conflicting vehicle traffic.

c) permit optimum conspicuity in backgrounds that are not complex . and

d) involve vehicle and moving equipment speeds not exceeding40kmlh

Examples of Workers in Class 1

i) Workers dire cting vehicle operators to parking/service areas

ii) Workers retrieving shopping carts from parking areas

iii) Workers exposed to hazards of warehouse equipment traffic

iv) Roadside maintenance workers

v) Delivery vehicle drivers

Minimum Areas of retroreflective Material per garment : 3.9 Mtrs of 25 mm width band / 1.97 mtrs of 50 mm width band

CLASS 2

For use in occupational activities where users require greater visibility for inclement weather conditions, activities on or near roadways with higher traffic levels.

Conspicuity level for use in occupational activities where risk levels exceed those in Class I. such as where:

a) greater visibility is desired during inclement weather conditions.

b) complex backgrounds are present.

c) workers are performing tasks which divert attention from approaching vehicle traffic.

d) vehicle of moving equipment speed s exceed 40 km/h, and

e) work activities take place in or in near proximity to vehicle traffic .

Examples of Workers in Class 2

i) Roadway construction workers

ii) Utility workers

iii) Survey crews

iv) Railway workers allow risk areas

v) School crossing guards

vi) High-volume parking personnel

vii) Toll gate personnel

viii) Airport baggage handlers & ground crew

ix) Emergency response personnel

x) Law enforcement personnel

xi) Accident site investigators

Minimum Areas of retroreflective Material per garment : 2.6 Mtrs of 50 mm width band

CLASS 3

For use in high-risk occupations when workers are exposed to highs peed traffic , or a wide range of weather conditions.

Conspicuity level for use in occupational activities where risk levels exceed those in Class 2, such as where:

a) workers are exposed to traffic speeds exceeding 80 km/h,

b) pedestrian worker and vehicle operator have high task

loads. clearly placing the pedestrian worker in danger. and

c) the worker must be conspicuous through the full range of body motions at a minimum of 390 m( I 280 feet). and must be identifiable as a person.

Examples of Workers in Class 3

i) Roadway construction workers

ii) Utility workers

iii) Survey crews

iv) Emergency response personnel

v) Railway workers at high risk areas (working on track such as gangman, track machine staff, night patrol man. gatekeeper etc.)

Minimum Areas of retroreflective Material per garment : 3.9 Mtrs of 50 mm width band