ANSI Class 3 apparel is intended for workers requiring the highest level of visibility who have high task loads and need to be visible throughout a full range of body motions.
Who typically wears ANSI Class 3 workwear?
- Roadway construction workers
- Survey crews
- Construction vehicle operators
- Utility workers
- Accident scene investigators
- Railway workers
- Emergency response personnel
- Flagging crews
ANSI Class 3 is required for job sites where:
- The highest level of visibility is needed
- The widest range of weather conditions is present
- Complex backgrounds are present
ANSI Class 3 is required for workers who:
- Have high task loads that often divert their attention
- Are exposed to significantly higher-speed traffic
- Have significantly reduced sight-distances
- Are clearly placed in danger
- Must be conspicuous through a full range of body motions at a minimum of 1,280 feet and must be identifiable as a person
The ANSI Class 3 features:
- 1,240 square inches of visible fluorescent background fabric, usually Safety Orange or Safety Yellow.
- Visibility is enhanced beyond ANSI Class 2 by adding reflective material to the arms.
- 310 square inches of visible reflective taping.