Introduction
ANSI/ISEA 107-2004
• On June 1 1999, a new standard for High-Visibility
Safety Apparel was established. On September 15, 2004
the standard was revised and is currently ANSI/ISEA 107-2004.
• The standard provides a consistent authoritative
guide for design, performance specifications, and use
of high-visibility garments
Basic
Testing Requirements for ANSI Compliance
• There are three basic testing requirements for
ANSI compliance:
• Background Material: Material is put through a
battery of tests that include brightness, colorfastness,
and durability. Material must be 3rd party tested for
ANSI compliance.
• Reflective Material: Also put through a battery
of tests for retro reflectivity at various angles as well
as durability testing. Reflective material must be 3rd
party tested for ANSI compliance.
• Design: The completed vest must meet several design
elements. 3rd party certification is not required for
garment design. The manufacturer can self certify that
all criteria has been meet and therefore label the garment
as ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 compliant based on the specific
class requirements
Garment
Label Requirements
Performance
Classes
• The standard defines several classes of garments
• Classes 1, 2 & 3 typically cover vests, shirts,
jackets and coveralls
• Class “E” covers pants and shorts
• The 107-2004 revision included a new product group
called “Headwear”.
Performance
Class 2
• Provides superior visibility for wearers by the
additional coverage of the torso, and is more conspicuous
than Class 1.
• Activities where greater visibility is desired
during inclement weather conditions
• Complex backgrounds are present
• Employees are performing tasks which divert attention
from approaching vehicle traffic
• Vehicles or moving equipment speeds are greater
than 25 MPH
• Work activity takes place in closer proximity
to vehicle traffic
ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 CLASS 2
Class
2 Examples
• Roadway construction workers
• Utility workers
• Survey crews
• Railway workers
• Crossing guards
• Parking and/or toll gate personnel
• Airport baggage handlers/ground crew
• Emergency response personnel
• Law enforcement
• Accident site investigators
Performance
Class 3
• Offers greater visibility to the wearer in both
complex backgrounds and through a full range of body movements.
Visibility is enhanced beyond the performance of class
2 through enhancement of background and reflective materials
to the arms and/or legs. Regardless of the area of materials
used, a sleeveless garment or vest alone shall not be
considered performance class 3.
• Workers exposed to significantly higher vehicle
speeds and/or reduced sight distance
• Work and vehicle operators have high task loads,
clearly placing workers in danger
• Wearer must be conspicuous through the full range
of body motions at a minimum of 1280 feet, and must be
identifiable as a person.
ANSI/ISEA
107-2004 CLASS 3
Class 3 Examples
• Roadway construction personnel
• Utility workers
• Survey crews
• Emergency response personnel
• Flagging crews
Performance
Class E
What
to know about Class E pants
• Class 2 Vest + Class E trousers = Class 3 Ensemble
Other considerations
• A Risk Assessment should be made by a qualified
representative prior to exposing workers to dangerous
working conditions
• Fog, rain, low light conditions all play a part
in determining what class a workers falls into.
• Be diligent in choosing the right garment for
your workers!!
Regulations
2008
Regulations
• Each Year over 100 Workers are Killed on Federal
Highway projects each year.
• Approximately 20,000 Injured
• Failing infrastructure of our highways requires
more workers on job sites, thus increasing risk.
•
There was a dire need to stop, analyze and create a new
regulation structure to reduce and/or stop these statistics
from increasing.
2008
Regulations
Federal Highway Administration 23 CFR (Code of Federal
Regulations) PART 634 / November, 24, 2006
•
1. Executive Order
• SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Act – A Legacy for Users)
• 2. Secretary of Transportation
• Within one year the secretary of transportation
was required to develop a plan to reduce the number of
injuries and deaths on Federal Highways
• 3. FHWA
• The FHWA’s job is implement this statutory
requirement.
What does this mean to me?
•
Beginning November 24, 2008, Workers that are in close
proximity to or on a Federal Aid Project must wear a Class
2 or 3 ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 compliant safety Vest.
• What industries must comply?
• Construction
• Maintenance and Utility
• Traffic Management
• Who regulates this mandate?
• FHWA Lacks direct enforcement or civil penalty
authority. However, the withholding of payments for future
Federal Aid projects may be implemented.
Other
Regulations to Know
MUTCD
• MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices)
• Published by the Federal Highway Administration
FHWA
• Bible for all highway contractors
•
Worker Considerations
• Current regulation
• WWW.MUTCD.FHWA.DOT.GOV
• MUTCD 3003 EDITION PART 6 CHAPTER 6E.
• Section 6E. 02
•
Flaggers Ruling
• WWW.MUTCD.FHWA.DOT.GOV
• MUTCD 3003 EDITION PART 6 CHAPTER 6E.
• Section 6E. 02
•
Crossing Guards
• WWW.MUTCD.FHWA.DOT.GOV
• MUTCD 2003 EDITION PART 7 CHAPTER 7E.
• Section 7E.04
ANSI/ISEA
207-2006 Standard for Public Safety Vests
• ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Public Safety Standard –
A Modified Version of the 107-2004 High Visibility Standard.
• Goal: Differentiate Police, Fire and EMS personnel
from other non-related personnel.
• Immediate identification
ANSI/ISEA
207-2006 Standard for Public Safety Vests
How does the 207 standard differ from the 107 standard?
• No Classifications – It’s just the
Public Safety Vest Standard (PSV) – no Class 1,
2 or 3.
• Less Background material than a ANSI/ISEA 107-2004
Class 2 garment
• 207-2006 450 sq. in.
• 107-2004 775 sq. in. (Class 2)
• Same amount of Reflective material as a Class
2 Vest
• 207-2006 201 sq. in. (2” material only)
• 107-2004 201 sq. in. (Class 2 – can use
1 3/8” material)
• Identification Panels Recommended
• Contrasting non-high visibility panels shall not
exceed 72” on either the front or rear of the vest.
ANSI/ISEA
207-2006 Standard for Public Safety Vests
• The following are the Standards Suggests Optional
Features
• Breakaway feature
• Pockets
• Panels
• Identification
Red – Fire
Blue – Police
Green - EMS
• Labeling
• Pictogram of the vest is not required.
