ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Standard for High Visibility Apparel and Headwear ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Standard for High Visibility Public Safety Vests Presented by Janice Comer Bradley, CSP Technical Director ISEA-International Safety Equipment Association

ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 High Visibility Apparel 107-1999 was the first US standard to incorporate performance requirements for day and night time conspicuity garments. Scope: This standard specifies performance requirements for high visibility safety apparel and headwear PPE. For the purpose of this standard, apparel and headwear personal protective equipment (PPE) are referred to throughout as “items”. Published on June 1, 1999, this standard has taken off and been adopted by numerous DOT’s, airlines, airport authorities, utilities, recycling and trash collection companies, road work crews and others who need enhanced visibility to work safer. This standards development project was born out of many user questions about garments that are marked high visibility but provide little more visibility than a white shirt. Users donning this type of ineffective apparel thought that they could be seen at great distances and were highly conspicuous when they were not. OSHA considers Hi Vis apparel to be PPE and it should be evaluated in a hazard analysis like any other PPR. The material performance specifications in the standard represent what studies and visibility research has deemed the superior materials and colors in affording workers conspicuity at distances of 500 - 1000 feet or more.

ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Establishes requirements: Minimum washing cycles Color and minimum areas for retroreflective and background materials. Minimum washing cycles Cites test methods for materials States that retroreflective materials should be placed to ensure overall visibility of the wearer Workers who must begin work before sunup or whose shift takes them into dusk will be protected using the same garment. They need not worry about their hivis apparel working at night or providing visibility during the day. The trend is that workzone and construction crews are working longer hours. Depending on the area of the country and daylight savings time, more than likely part of a workers normal shift will begin or end in low light conditions. Night work is a requirement for many bids. Workers are performing major highway renovations and new constr. in the dark because roads cannot be closed or re-routed due to congestion

ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Garment Performance Class 1, 2 and 3 Emphasizes that garment selection shall be based on an assessment of the work environment Recommended designs section enhanced This std represents garments that are already available and materials that have been used for some garments. It is designed to be the specification for materials and perf. With the freedom for individual design criteria left for employers to determine based on their workers and exposures. We adopted classes of garment based on the hazards that the worker or wearer encounters.

Assessing Risk: Variables to Consider Speed of Traffic through the Workzone Amount of Traffic through the Workzone Time of Day Is the work taking place during the day or night? “Background Clutter” in the Workzone Amount of Activity in the Workzone Other construction vehicles, etc. Type of Activity the Worker is Performing Where is the worker’s attention? Towards on-coming traffic or the task at hand? Location of Work Proximity to traffic and other construction vehicles

Garment Selection should focus on Risk Exposure Assessment Task load Nature of the work Color and complexity of the work Environment Lighting

Overview of Garment Classes Performance Class 3: PC3 For use in most severe environments Offers the greatest amount of fluorescent and reflective coverage Performance Class 2: PC2 For moderately severe environments Balance of fluorescent and reflective materials Performance Class 1: PC1 For low-risk environments Lowest levels of fluorescent and reflective materials

PC 3 Garments Class 3 ensemble: Class 2 vest, Class E bottom Class 3 one piece: jacket coat torso covering garment with full or partial sleeve Class 3: 1.workers are exposed to traffic exceeding 50 mph; 2.the pedestrian worker and vehicle operator have high task loads, clearly placing the pedestrian worker in danger; or 3.the wearer must be conspicuous through the full range of body motions at a minimum of 390 m (1280 feet), and must be identifiable as a person. roadway construction personnel; utility workers; survey crews; and emergency response personnel. Show outreach brochure and standard.

Class 3 Examples Roadway construction personnel and flaggers, utility workers, survey crews, and emergency response personnel, vehicle assistance Anyone who has a high task load and is in close proximity to moving equipment or traffic at high speeds Highest speed Work Occurs at Night Worker’s Attention is Diverted from On-Coming Traffic and Surrounding Environment “Cluttered” Work Zone with High Levels of Activity Worker must be Visible from All Angles and Identifiable as a Person Worker has no separation between them and traffic Class 3: 1.workers are exposed to traffic exceeding 50 mph; 2.the pedestrian worker and vehicle operator have high task loads, clearly placing the pedestrian worker in danger; or 3.the wearer must be conspicuous through the full range of body motions at a minimum of 390 m (1280 feet), and must be identifiable as a person. roadway construction personnel; utility workers; survey crews; and emergency response personnel. Show outreach brochure and standard.

Performance Class 3

Use of Class 2 Garments Greater Visibility Needed due to Inclement Weather Conditions Complex and Cluttered Backgrounds Most Work is Performed during Daytime Hours Worker’s Attention is Diverted from On-Coming Traffic and Surrounding Environment

Examples Class 2: forestry operations ship cargo loading operations roadway construction workers utility workers survey crews railway workers school crossing guards in traffic Class 2: greater visibility is desired during inclement weather conditions; complex backgrounds are present; employees are performing tasks which divert attention from approaching vehicle traffic; vehicle or moving equipment speeds exceed 25 mph; or work activities take place in or in near proximity to vehicle traffic. roadway construction workers; utility workers; survey crews;railway workers;school crossing guards; high-volume parking and/or toll gate personnel;airport baggage handlers/ground crew; emergency response personnel;law enforcement personnel; and accident site investigators.

Performance Class 2

Examples Class 2: continued delivery vehicle drivers high-volume parking and/or toll gate personnel airport baggage handlers/ground crew emergency response personnel, law enforcement personnel trash collection and recycling operations accident site investigators Typically Class 2 garments are a vest only. A class 2 vest can be combined with trousers (pants or shorts) to be a Class 3 ensemble. In this case the two piece garment will have the designation Class E so that users know that there is more than just a vest for the garment to meet class 3 requirements.

Use of Class 1 Garments Worker’s Attention is Fully on On-Coming Traffic and Surrounding Environment Separation between the Worker and Traffic Not much competition for worker attention Controlled environment where driver expects to move very slowly

Examples Class 1: parking lot attendants, people retrieving shopping carts from parking areas, workers exposed to the hazards of warehouse equipment traffic and roadside “right-of-way” or sidewalk maintenance workers some delivery vehicle drivers. Class 1: for use in occupational activities which: permit full and undivided attention to approaching traffic; provide ample separation of the pedestrian worker from conflicting vehicle traffic, permit optimum conspicuity in backgrounds that are not complex; and where vehicle and moving equipment speeds not exceeding 25 mph those workers directing vehicle operators to parking/service locations; workers retrieving shopping carts from parking areas;those exposed to the hazards of warehouse equipment traffic;roadside “right-of-way” or sidewalk maintenance workers; and delivery vehicle drivers.

Development of the 207 standard With the understanding that competing hazards exists for public safety employees that also need high visibility garments In cooperation with the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC), whose members represent the public safety industry

Scope Establishes performance requirements: Minimum areas Minimum washing cycles Cites test methods for materials States that retroreflective materials should be placed to ensure overall visibility of the wearer Target Audience: First Responders & Medical Facilities Goals of the Standard Classification of Decontamination Fixtures Testing: Both Fixed and Portable showers Performance Criteria: Units that decontaminate 1+people at a time

Compliance Materials Certify (background and retroreflective material): To obtain compliance certification documents based on testing from an independent, third-party accredited laboratory to verify performance requirements as specified in this standard. Certify: A conformity assessment evaluation that determines product compliance with the requirements of this standard. The evaluation must be based on product testing to verify performance requirements.

Compliance Certify (finished vest): To provide documentation from either an independent, third-party laboratory or to self-certify through the use of the Compliance Certificate. (Appendix C4)

Performance Requirements Materials Color Retrorelection-night Fluorescence-day *

Optional Criteria Pockets – cannot create gaps in material 1.97 in Panels-limited to 72 in2 Identification Fire: red Police: blue EMS: green Tear Away – should be incorporated when applicable

Appendix B – Vest Design examples

Appendix B – Vest Design examples

Appendix B – Vest Design examples

Appendices- Appendix C - Test Report Forms Background Retroreflective Combined performance Compliance Certificate – finished vest Meet manufacturer’s specifications Appendix A4. Flushing Fluid Quality for Portable Units Ideally potable water should be used May be situations where it is not available Any acceptable and available fluid may be used.

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