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HiVis. Why High Visibility Rain Wear?. Providing workers maximum visibility while keeping them dry in foul weather situations where vehicular traffic poses hazards to their work. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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  1. HiVis

  2. Why High Visibility Rain Wear? Providing workers maximum visibility while keeping them dry in foul weather situations where vehicular traffic poses hazards to their work.

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics • BLS reported in 2004, of the 2,460 transportation related incidents resulting in fatalities, 15% were caused by a worker being struck by a moving vehicle. • This statistic rose by a total of 11% from 2003 to 2004.

  4. You Only Have a Few Seconds 1 R.D. Blomberg, A. Hale, and D.F. Preusser, “Experimental Evaluation of Alternative Conspicuity-Enhancement Techniques for Pedestrians and Bicyclists,” Journal of Safety Research, Volume 17, pp. 1-12, 1986. 2 “Decision Sight Distance for Highway Design and Traffic Control Requirements,” Report number FHWA-RD-78-78.

  5. ANSI 107-2004 • A voluntary standard that specifies performance requirements for high-visibility safety apparel and headwear PPE. • These performance requirements include color, retroreflection, minimum surface areas, as well as the suggested configuration of the materials.

  6. ANSI 107-2004 • A voluntary standard that specifies performance requirements for high-visibility safety apparel and headwear PPE. • These performance requirements include color, retroreflection, minimum surface areas, as well as the suggested configuration of the materials.

  7. Three Components of ANSI 107-2004 Certification Background Fabric (Daytime Conspicuity) Retroreflective Material (Night Time Conspicuity) Garment Design and Labeling to ensure proper use and refurbishment of garment

  8. Minimum Areas of Visibility From ANSI 107-2005: Table 1. Minimum areas of visible material

  9. What Performance Class do I fall into? ANSI 107-2004 Appendix B: Suggested Performance Class Guidelines

  10. Examples of pedestrian workers Scenarios ANSI 107-2004 Appendix B: Suggested Performance Class Scenarios

  11. ANSI 107 Compliance in Rainwear When wearing a Performance Class 2 or 3 jacket and a Performance Class E pant together the overall classification for the Ensemble is a Class 3 + Therefore, when wearing an ANSI 107 compliant rain suit, you will be in a minimum Class 3 suit. Class 3

  12. HiVis Rainwear Markets Transportation

  13. HiVis Rainwear Markets Construction – Maintenance Market

  14. HiVis Rainwear Markets First Responder Market

  15. HiVis Product Group WorkBrite WorkChoice WorkLite Envisage

  16. Envisage HiVis 100 Series Advance Material Technology offering unique features. • Breathable, Waterproof, and Windproof • Extremely Lightweight • Durable Polyester Supplex

  17. Envisage HiVis 100 Series • ANSI 107-2004 Compliant Design • Taffeta Lining for comfort. • Two needle full felled construction with taped seams to be durable and waterproof. • Attached Hood that rolls in collar. • Durable 3M Scotchlite Reflective Trim • Available in or

  18. WorkBrite HiVis 40 Series WorkBrite • Soft and Stretchable Material • Puncture resistant and wipes down easily • Light Chemical Resistance • Nylon Backing to help wick away moisture from the body • ANSI 107-2004 Compliant Design • RF Welded seams for complete waterproof durable design • Durable 3M Scotchlite Reflective Trim • Available in

  19. WorkLite HiVis 80 Series WorkLite • Lightweight and flexible materialeven in cold weather • Limited Flame Resistance (ASTM D6413) • Two needle full felled construction with taped seams to be durable and waterproof. • ANSI 107-2004 Compliant Design • Detachable hood option • Non-Conductive • Durable 3M Scotchlite Reflective Trim • Available in or

  20. WorkChoice HiVis 500 Series WorkChoice • PVC Barrier with soft and supple feel. • Limited Flame Resistance (ASTM D6413) • RF Welded seams for a complete waterproof and durable design • Light Chemical Resistance • ANSI 107-2004 Compliant Design • Durable 3M Scotchlite Reflective Trim • Economical • Available in or

  21. Rainwear Features and Options • Flexible customizing ability for customer specialized needs. • Expanded sizing for longs and talls. • Jacket and pants sold separate for better fit. • Product branding available. • Digitalized mastered sizing patterns. • Made in USA

  22. Wear Test Evaluation Program NASCO offers a 60 day “Wear Test Program” to make sure our rainwear meets your needs. Contact NASCO for details. • www.nascoinc.com • 800-767-4288

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