ANSI/ISEA Summary
Class 1
- For workers in occupations that permit full and undivided attention to approaching traffic
- When work backgrounds are not complex
- When pedestrian workers are separated from traffic
Parking lot attendants, shopping cart retrievers, warehouse workers, and delivery vehicle drivers
| Class 1 Minimum Requirements | Background Fabric | Retro Reflective Material |
|---|---|---|
| 217 square inches | 155 square inches |
Class 2
- For workers who require greater visibility under inclement weather
- When work background are complex
- When tasks divert attention from approaching vehicle traffic
Roadway construction workers, utility workers, survey crews, railroad workers, school crossing guards, airport baggage handlers, law enforcement personnel, accident site personnel, emergency response personnel, high volume parking and tollgate personnel
| Class 2 Minimum Requirements | Background Fabric | Retro Reflective Material |
|---|---|---|
| 775 square inches | 201 square inches |
Class 3
- For workers and vehicle operators whose high task loads place them in danger
- When wearer must be conspicuous through the full range of body motions at a minimum of 1,280 feet
- When wearer must be identifiable as a person
Roadway construction workers, utility workers, survey crews, and emergency service personnel
| Class 3 Minimum Requirements | Background Fabric | Retro Reflective Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1240 square inches | 310 square inches |