High-visibility safety apparel and accessories
ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 defines design, material, performance and labeling requirements for high-visibility safety apparel used to improve worker conspicuity in US workplaces.
Type O: off-road work. Type R: roadway work. Type P: public-safety work. Classification uses garment design and visible areas.
Both area minimums apply. Smallest Type R size: background may reduce to 540 in² for Class 2 or 1,000 in² for Class 3; reflective areas remain unchanged.
| Type / Class | Background (in²) | Retroreflective (in²) |
|---|---|---|
| O / 1 | 217 | 155 |
| R / 2 | 775 | 201 |
| R / 3 | 1,240 | 310 |
| P / 2 | 450 | 201 |
| P / 3 | 775 | 310 |
| Supplemental Class E | 465 | 109 |
Covers qualifying trousers, bib overalls and other lower-body items.
Class E combined with Class 2 or Class 3 apparel gives a Class 3 ensemble.
Tests background brightness and retroreflection before and after conditioning.
Results include color coordinates, luminance factor and reflective performance.
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