Safety presentation topic for OSHA 30-hr training

1. Overview of Reflective Vests
• Introduced in the 1970s
• Several U.S. states require
reflective safety vests
• Various types of reflective safety
vests
• Materials of reflective safety vests
• Effectiveness
• Standard piece of equipment
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2. Reflective Vests
• When
• What
• How
• Limitations
• Proper
Care
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3. Regulations & Standards
• OSHA guidelines for Reflective Safety Vests
– 29 CFR 1926.201 (Subpart G)
– Drafted in 1971 by Office of Construction Standards
– 2000- Adoption of guidelines by DOT
– 2009- New ruling by OSHA

4. Regulations & Standards
• ANSI (American National Safety Institute)
• ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association)
– ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Standards
• ASTM (American Society for Testing and
Materials)
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

5. ANSI/ISEA 207-2006
• Creation of Standard
– Purpose of high visibility for workers whose jobs
require them to be in areas involving vehicle
traffic
• Materials & Design
– Polyester/nylon blend with PVC reflective strips
– 3 flourescent colors including orange, lime green
and yellow
– Pockets, loop & badge holders, and I.D. panels

6. ANSI Class 1 Vest
• Traffic does not exceed 25 mph
• Anyone who works on roads

7. ANSI Class 2 Vests
• Traffic exceeds 25 mph
• Suitable for airport ground crews, toll gate
personnel, and crossing guards
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8. ANSI Class 3 Vests
• Traffic exceeds 50 mph
• Suitable for construction personnel, vehicle
operators, emergency responders and utility
workers

9. Not Rated Safety Vests
• Traffic does not exceed 25 mph
• Worn by shopping cart retrievers, sidewalk
maintenance workers, and delivery vehicle
drivers

10. Flame Retardant Vests
• Must fall between 1 of 7 test methods
• Made of Modacrylic

11. Public Safety Vests
• Worn by:
• Police
• Firefighters
• EMTs
• Security officers

12. Public Safety Vests