Choosing Hi-Viz Workwear: Class 2 vs Class 3 Safety Vests
Outfitting a construction crew or road maintenance team is a matter of strict legal compliance. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates highly specific hi-visibility gear depending on the danger level of the environment. When ordering custom safety vests, you must understand the critical differences between Class 2 and Class 3 ratings.
The Standard Class 2 Vest
Class 2 is the most common safety vest worn on standard job sites.
- The Design: It is typically a sleeveless design featuring a specific amount of reflective tape across the chest and shoulders.
- The Environment: This is the absolute standard for school crossing guards, parking lot attendants, and construction workers operating in areas where traffic moves under 50 miles per hour.
The Maximum Protection of Class 3
Class 3 provides the highest level of visibility required by law.
- The Upgrade: A Class 3 vest adds sleeves to the garment, incorporating significantly more reflective tape wrapping around the arms to outline the human form.
- The Environment: This is legally required for high-speed highway work zones or nighttime emergency response teams.
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