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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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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 • 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Minimum Areas of Visibility From ANSI 107-2005: Table 1. Minimum areas of visible material
What Performance Class do I fall into? ANSI 107-2004 Appendix B: Suggested Performance Class Guidelines
Examples of pedestrian workers Scenarios ANSI 107-2004 Appendix B: Suggested Performance Class Scenarios
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
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HiVis Product Group WorkBrite WorkChoice WorkLite Envisage
Envisage HiVis 100 Series Advance Material Technology offering unique features. • Breathable, Waterproof, and Windproof • Extremely Lightweight • Durable Polyester Supplex
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
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
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
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
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
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