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ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 breaks down high-visibility apparel into Types and Performance Classes. The environment in which the worker is wearing the garment dictates the type selected, while the performance classes provide a range of design options
that correspond with the level of risk and the certified high-vis material and certified reflective tape needs of the wearer.

 

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Types:

Performance Classes:

Type O (Off-Road)

For workers in occupational environments which pose struck-by hazards from moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery, but which will not include exposure to traffic on public access highways. Examples include: workers exposed to the hazards of warehouse equipment traffic.

Class 1 (Type O)

Offers a minimal amount of high-vis material.

Type R (Roadway)

For workers in occupational environments which include exposure to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purposes of travel). Examples include: roadway construction workers and school crossing guards.

Class 2 (Type R or P)

Will have additional amounts of high-vis material. Typically a standard vest but can also be any garment that does not have reflective tape on the sleeves.

Class 3 (Type R or P)

Provides more visibility to the wearer in both complex backgrounds and through a full range of movement by the required placement of background, and reflective tape that fully encircles the sleeves and pant legs (if present).

Type P (Public Safety)

For emergency and incident responders and law enforcement personnel in occupational environments which include exposure to traffic. Examples include: law enforcement and emergency response, firefighting, and road closure personnel.

Class E

Not a performance class. Only intended to be worn with Class 2 or Class 3 garments. When combined with a Class 2 garment, the wearer is now Class 3. When worn alone, Class E is not a recognized high-visibility garment.