give me a safety meeting for mandatory PPE on site, Hi-Vis Vest and Boots

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# Figure 2 Examples of Class 2 Apparel Vests, Jackets and Bib overalls NOTE: These examples are not the only options available and are shown for example purposes. # High Risk: Class 2 for daytime, Class 3 for low-light conditions High risk situations may include: - Vehicle speeds exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph). - Workers on foot and vehicle operators have high task loads that clearly place the worker in danger. - When the wearer must be conspicuous through the full range of body motions at a minimum of 390 m (1,280 ft). - Work activities taking place in low light or at nighttime. Examples of jobs include: - Roadway construction workers. - Utility workers. - Survey crews. - Mine workers. - Emergency responders. - Road assistance or courtesy patrols. - Flagging crews. - Towing operators. High-Visibility Safety Apparel CCOHS

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail # Personal Protective Equipment # High-Visibility Safety Apparel ## On this page What is High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA)? Why do I need High-Visibility Safety Apparel? When do I need High-Visibility Safety Apparel? Can I add a logo or name tag to the High-Visibility Apparel? What is the difference between fluorescent and retroreflective materials? What should I look for in High-Visibility. Safety Apparel? What are the different classes of safety apparel? When would I wear the different classes of High-Visibility Safety Apparel? What should worker training include? ## What is High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA)? High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is clothing (e.g., vests, bibs, or coveralls) that workers can wear to improve how well other people "see" them (their visibility). Most often, high- visibility clothing is worn to alert drivers and other vehicle operators of a worker's presence, especially in low light and dark conditions. High-visibility headwear can also be worn to increase the visibility of the wearer in situations where part or all of the wearer's body could be obscured (e.g., leaves/trees, traffic barriers, construction materials, etc.). Design requirements for high-visibility safety clothing are generally found in the CSA Standard Z96-15 (R2020), High-Visibility Safety Apperal. In the United States, the design requirements are outlined in the ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 2020 American National Standard for High-visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories. Why do I need High-Visibility Safety Apparel? High-Visibility Safety Apparel CCOHS

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# High-Visibility Safety Apparel (cont.) ## Design: (cont.) For all classes, the CSA Z96-15 (R2020), High-Visibility Safety Apparel Standard specifies both the colour of the background and the stripes/bands. For example, class 1 apparel (e.g., harness style) must have a minimum of 0.14 metres squared of background material, while for class 2 and class 3 apparel, full coverage of background material is required. Background material can be fluorescent yellow-green, fluorescent orange-red, fluorescent red bright yellow-green, or bright orange-red. ## Care/Maintenance: - Keep high-visibility apparel clean and well-maintained. Contaminated or dirty retroreflective materials provide lower visibility. - Replace garments that show signs of wear and tear, soiling, or contamination as it will no longer be able to provide acceptable levels of visibility. Purchasers of high-visibility apparel should get proof that the materials used, and the design of the garment meet the requirements of the CSA Z96-15 Standard. Generally, the garment's tag will state if it meets the requirements. ## What are the different classes of safety apparel? The CSA Standard Z96-15, High-Visibility Safety Apparel sets out levels of retroreflective performance (i.e., the effectiveness of material in returning light to its source), the colours and luminosity of background materials, and how much of the body that should be covered by the high-visibility components. There are also special requirements for garments that also need to provide electrical flash and flame protection. Note that although specifications for apparel classes are similar to those in ANSI/ISEA 107, these CSA classes differ in that they specify body coverage rather than minimum areas. CSA lists three classes of garments based on body coverage provided. Each class covers the torso (waist to neck) and limbs according to the minimum body coverage areas specified for each class. - Class 1 provides the lowest recognized coverage an…

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# High-Visibility Safety Apparel (cont.) ## What should I look for in High-Visibility Safety Apparel? (cont.) - The apparel should be comfortable to wear. Any seams and materials should not cause discomfort or irritation to the wearer (e.g., no sharp edges or projections, no rough material). The apparel should also be of appropriate weight, and provide adequate stretch and flexibility. - Garments should be selected and worn so that no other clothing or equipment covers the high-visibility materials (e.g., backpacks, glove gauntlets, equipment belts, and high- cut boots). ## Brightness: - Daylight - Bright colours are more visible than dull colours under daylight conditions (e.g. fluorescent materials are suitable for daylight). - Low light conditions - Fluorescent colours are more effective than bright colours under low light (e.g. dawn and dusk). Under these conditions, reflective materials are also suggested. - Dark conditions - Retroreflective material provides greater visibility and are preferred over bright colours alone under low light conditions. As fluorescent materials require natural light, they are ineffective at night or when no natural light is present. ## Design: To comply with the CSA Standard, any high-visibility safety apparel must meet the following criteria for the stripes/bands: a. A minimum width of 50 mm. b. A waist-level horizontal stripe/band that goes completely around the body at the navel or belly button. C. Two vertical stripes on the front passing over the shoulders and down to the waist. d. A symmetric "X" on the back extending from the shoulders to the waist. e. For Class 3 apparel, stripes/bands encircling both arms and both legs are added. Colour: High-Visibility Safety Apparel CCOHS

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# Safety Footwear (cont.) ## What symbols will be on the footwear? (cont.) <table><tr><th colspan="4">Selection of Safety Footwear</th></tr><tr><td>Marking</td><td></td><td>Criteria</td><td>Intended Application</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>R</td><td>Green triangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toecap.</td><td>For heavy industrial work environments, especially that of construction where sharp objects (such as nails) are present.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>R</td><td>Yellow triangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 2 protective toecap.</td><td>For light industrial work environments requiring puncture protection as well as toe protection.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>R</td><td>Blue rectangle indicates a Grade 1 protective toecap with no puncture-resistant sole.</td><td>For industrial work environments not requiring puncture protection.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>R</td><td>Grey rectangle indicates a Grade 2 protective toecap with no puncture-resistant sole.</td><td>For industrial and non-industrial work environments not requiring puncture protection.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>White rectangle with orange Greek letter omega indicates electric-shock protective footwear.</td><td>For industrial work environments where accidental contact with live electrical conductors can occur. Warning: Electrical shock resistance deteriorates with wear and in a wet environment.</td></tr><tr><td>SD</td><td>R</td><td>Yellow rectangle with black SD letters indicates static- dissipative footwear.</td><td>For industrial work environments where a static discharge can create a hazard for workers or equipment. Warning: This footwear should not be used where contact with live electrical conductors can occur.</td></tr><tr><td>SE+</td><td>R</td><td>Yellow triangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 2 protective toecap. (super-static dissipative footwear)</td><td>For industrial work environments where a static discharge can create a hazard f…

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# High Risk: Class 2 for daytime, Class 3 for low-light conditions (cont.) Retroreflective stripes/bands (silver or white) or Front view combined-performance Back view retroreflective stripes/bands (fluorescent/bright orange or fluorescent/bright yellow) High-visibility material (fluorescent/bright orange or fluorescent/bright yellow) Figure 3 Examples of Class 3 Apparel Jackets and Overalls NOTE: These examples are not the only options available and are shown for example purposes. From CSA Standard Z96-15. ## What should worker training include? As with any personal protective equipment, workers must receive appropriate training in the use and care of the equipment. Workers wearing high-visibility apparel should know the following information: a. When to use the high-visibility apparel. b. Fitting instructions, including how to put on and take off the apparel, if relevant. C. The importance of using and wearing the apparel as intended. High-Visibility Safety Apparel CCOHS

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# High Risk: Class 2 for daytime, Class 3 for low-light conditions (cont.) ## What should worker training include? (cont.) d. Limitations of use. e. How to store and maintain the apparel correctly. f. How to check for wear and tear. g. How to clean or decontaminate the apparel correctly, with complete washing or dry- cleaning instructions. Fact sheet last revised: 2021-12-17 ## Disclaimer Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information. High-Visibility Safety Apparel CCOHS

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# Enclosure and Isolation (cont.) ## What should I know about personal protective equipment (PPE) as a hazard control method? (cont.) - Skin protection (e.g., coveralls, aprons, full body suits) - Gloves - Eye protection (e.g., face shield, goggles) - Foot protection - Hearing protective devices (e.g., ear plugs, ear muffs) The choice of what type of PPE is required must be based on the specific hazard found at the workplace. No matter which type of PPE is used, it is essential to have a complete PPE program in place. For more information about PPE programs, please see the following document Designing an Effective PPE Program. ## Can more than one control method be used or followed? Yes. Sometimes a hazard cannot be controlled using a single type of control method. If a hazard cannot be eliminated, a combination of controls may be required. For example: - Using a scissor lift instead of a ladder (substitution). Workers should be trained on the safe use of the equipment and follow safe work procedures (administrative controls). When working at heights, workers should also use PPE, including a full body harness and lanyard attached to an anchor point, there is a risk of injury from falling. - Driving in the winter for work. Controls may include not driving during extreme winter weather (elimination), determining if there are any other options for driving, such as public transit (substation), use of winter tires (engineering), and driver training (administrative). ## Should the adequacy of controls be reviewed or evaluated? Yes. It is important to determine the effectiveness of the control methods implemented and adjust as required. Controls must not create new hazards. For example, if wearing PPE contributes to other hazards (e.g., heat stress), then it is important to review if other control methods are possible or if additional precautions are needed. Monitor both the hazard and the control method to make sure that the control is working effectively…

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# High-Visibility Safety Apparel (cont.) ## What is High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA)? (cont.) High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is needed if you work when there is low light and poor visibility, especially if you are working around moving vehicles (cars, trucks or other machinery traveling under their own power, such as forklifts, backhoes, etc). High-visibility items allow you to be seen by the drivers of those vehicles from farther away so that they can respond accordingly, which increases your safety at work. The human eye responds best to large, contrasting, bright or moving objects. Worker visibility is enhanced by high colour contrast between clothing and the work environment against which it is seen. ## When do I need High-Visibility Safety Apparel? Before selecting any high-visibility safety apparel, always confirm the legislative requirements for your jurisdiction. For example, certain tasks may require specific apparel. The CSA Standard recommends that a hazard assessment be carried out on each job site to evaluate the workplace or work site for known or potential hazards a worker can encounter while performing a job or task. This assessment helps determine the risk to workers of being hit by moving vehicles and the environmental conditions under which work is performed. For more information about risk assessments, please see the OSH Answers document Risk Assessment. When doing a hazard assessment where HVSA might be required, be sure to consider: - The type and nature of the work: - Do workers and mobile equipment need to interact? - Are workers controlling traffic or interacting with the public? - Do workers need to be visually identifiable from others in the area? - Are there industry specifications or good practices? - Potential exposures to heat or flames. - Work conditions, such as indoor or outdoor work, temperature, work rates, traffic flow, traffic volume, visibility, etc. - The workplace environment and the backgro…