STANDARDS GUIDE
This standard specifies the requirements for determining the UPF level of protection from the sun for garments that are worn in close proximity to the skin. There are three protection categories:- Minimum Protection (UPF 15) Good Protection (UPF 30) Excellent Protection (UPF 50, 50 +) AUSTRALIAN RAIL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS 7471:2019 Minimum requirements - This Standard aims to establish standardisation of PPE clothing within the Australian Rail industry by outlining hi visibility colour and various reflective tape configurations that may suit in this sector.
WS WORKWEAR GARMENTS MEET THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
AS/NZS 1906.4.2010: High Visibility Materials For Safety Garments To ensure your safety and protection at work all garments in the WS Workwear range are developed to meet the relevant industry and product category standards. High visibility safety apparel is needed if you work where 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 - e.g., forklifts etc. Wearing high visibility clothing allows you to be seen by the drivers of those vehicles sooner and more readily. 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. Extra protection is required at dawn, dusk and night time where the addition of retro reflective tape that reflects light is required to increase visibility.
It important to note, each Australian state and rail sectors have their preferences in relation to reflective tape configurations.
WS Workwear offers garments with the various tape configurations required by this standard.
FABRIC SAFETY ISO 14184-2.2011
CLASS F
= Daytime fluorescent
Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound and is present in nature in small quantities. It can cause irritation when worn against the skin which is why all WS Workwear fabrics are tested to ensure they comply with International and Australian standards for the allowable levels of formaldehyde. We independently test each batch of fabric to ensure naturally created formaldehyde levels are kept well within the recommended standards, ensuring you are “ Made Safer ”.
CLASS R = Retro reflective material CLASS RF = Retro reflective and fluorescent CLASS NF = High daytime visibility, non fluorescent RETRO REFLECTIVE MATERIALS WS Workwear garments are manufactured using reflective tapes comply with AS/NZS 1906.4.2010 (Class R) and exceed the brightness requirements for reflective materials.
WATERPROOF AS 2001.2.18-1987
To keep you dryer whilst working in wet environments either indoors or outdoors WS Workwear wet weather garments use waterproof fabric and have all seams sealed to keep you protected from the elements.
HIGH VISIBILITY SAFETY GARMENTS AS 4602.1: 2011 Part 1: Garment for high risk applications
This standard specifies the design, placement and coverage of high visibility colour as well as the design and placement of retro-reflective tape. Class N garments allow for visibility in low light or night conditions. When combined with a Class D compliant garment it becomes suitable for all conditions, day or night (Class D/N). When exposed to hazards such as moving traffic, plant or equipment this standard should be
STATIC CONTROL AS/NZS 1020:1995
Material such as paper, plastic and textiles normally contain an equal number of positive and negative charges - that is, they are electrically balanced. Friction can disturb this balance, causing the material to become electrically charged. WS Workwear is made from natural fibres like cotton and cotton – blends that manage static build up. The AS/NZS 1020:1995 standard defines recommendations for the control of static electricity. l00% cotton and 50%/ 50% cotton blend products are defined as suitable fabrics to manage the risk of static build up. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is equipment or clothing that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.
followed. CLASS D CLASS N
= Daytime use
= Night time use Class D/N = Day / Night use
SUN PROTECTION - EVALUATION & CLASSIFICATION AS 4399:2020 To guard any worker against sunburn and exposure to harmful UV rays the WS Workwear clothing range offers protection in fabric and design under the new amendment to the standard. WS Workwear recommends the wearer should wear garments that comply with UPF 50 + with full arm and leg coverage: To ensure complete protection, a hat and sunscreen should also be worn. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) represents the ratio of sunburn- causing UV without and with the protection of the fabric, similar to SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ratings. A rating of 50+ is the highest rating available and is classified as excellent protection.
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