2-2-2015

ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 STANDARD UPDATES

The new ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standard is expected to be published February 2016. MTS is in the process now of updating out labels. However, previous standards ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 and ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 are still compliant and acceptable according to the Federal Standards.

Below is information about the changes to come for ANSI/ISEA 107-2015:
New HVSA Types
•    Type O = Occupational Non Roadway Use
•    Type R = Roadway
•    Type P = Public Safety (ANSI 207 merged)

New HVSA Class Definitions
•    Type O - Class 1O
•    Type R - Class 2R and Class 3R
•    Type P - Class 2P and Class 3P
•    Type Supplemental - Class E

"Smallest" Size Garments Type R
Smallest size garment may have LESS background material
•    Class 2R = 540 square inches instead of 775 square inches
•    Class 3R = 1000 square inches instead of 2140 square inches

Non-FR Labeling Now Required
•    "This garment is non flame resistant as defined by ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Section 10.5" will be labeled on our NON-FR Hi-Vis Garments
For more information on the new standard please call us at 1-800-647-8167 or email Sales@mts-safety.com

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