UPDATED ANSI/ISEA 107-2020
HIGH-VISIBILITY SAFETY APPAREL
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What has changed?
Unlike previous versions of the ANSI 107 standard, the updated standard does not include criteria for the category of optional hi-vis accessories. Workers are still encouraged to wear hi-vis accessories on the job due to their ability to increase worker’s “biomotion.” Biomotion, is the movement of a worker in hi-vis apparel that indicates to others their biological existence in the work area.
Previously maximum wash cycles were included on the care label of a hi-vis garment to better establish the lifespan of the garments reflective tape. The updated ANSI 107 standard no longer requires the maximum wash cycle printed on a garments care label. This was done to avoid confusion regarding the depreciation and wear of the apparel in general that could necessitate earlier retirement of the garment.
Due to the increased popularity of segmented and perforated retroflective, the updated ANSI 107 standard includes additional testing requirements for the retroflectivity of the background material used on these types of garments. This was updated to prevent manufacturers from overstating the brightness of the tape.
Because there are many working environments where garments can become easily soiled, ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 now includes specific criteria for single-use disposable coveralls. These are designed to be worn over clothing and cover a minimum of the arms, legs, and torso. They must meet the minimum material amounts and requirements imposed on all compliant high-visibility safety apparel. Compliant disposable coveralls must include the following language on product tags:
– This garment meets the single-use disposable coverall requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Section 11.
– SINGLE-USE ONLY.
– DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
Changes to product tags will be minimal. The year 2020 will take the place of 2015 to recognize the update of the standard. The same pictogram showing the garment Type and Class of performance for the retroreflective material will remain constant. A universal pictogram can be used or a pictogram that represents the garment being labeled. If garment is not flame resistant, the label must include the
statement: “This garment is not flame resistant as defined by ANSI/ISEA 107-2020.”
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