Margins for error are small in the industrial and manufacturing industry, where working with heavy machinery, chemicals, and other hazards pose significant risks. To minimize accidents and ensure safety, we collaborate closely with you to understand the critical nature of your business and adhere to CSA standards. Beyond uniform rentals, our comprehensive services include mats, soaps, towels, and other essentials to keep your team safe, allowing you to focus on driving progress and innovation in your operations.
Remove outside dirt from shoes upon entry, keeping production floors clean and safe.
Absorb moisture and water, crucial for maintaining dry, non-slip surfaces in high-traffic areas.
Further reduce dirt tracked into the facility, enhancing overall cleanliness.
Ease strain from long hours of standing, increasing comfort and productivity in workstations.
Enhance brand presence near entrances or reception areas, leaving a professional impression.
Place near break areas or safety zones to communicate important messages and reduce slips from spills.
Durable and absorbent, ideal for wiping down machinery, tools, and surfaces to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
Perfect for detailed cleaning, effectively removing dust and debris from delicate equipment and surfaces without causing damage.
You can find the Z96-15 high visibility safety apparel standard in a publication available on the CSA website. Your workplace health and safety officer can also assist you.
The CSA Z96-15 standard differentiates between flame resistant garments and regular wear garments. The striping package on the flame resistant garment has the same pattern as the regular garment, but the width of the retroreflective (silver) material must be no less than 19mm and the overall combination of retroreflective material and fluorescent material no less than 50 mm. The retroreflective material on the regular-wear garment must be no less than 50mm wide. The colour of the regular wear garment also affects the striping package as a fluorescent background may be required under the retroreflective material if the garment fabric is not CSA compliant for brightness.
There are three main classes of compliance under the standard, along with some special cases. The three main classes follow:
Class 1
A basic harness of stripes/bands over the shoulders and encircling the waist.
Class 2
Full coverage of the upper torso with compliant background material (front, back, sides and over the shoulders) plus the retroreflective striping package. The compliant vests commonly seen on workers is an example of class 2.
Class 3
Class 2 apparel with the addition of arm and leg bands. The bands are composed of retroreflective material with or without fluorescent background depending on the colour/brightness compliance of the garment itself. For example, the silver reflective would need a fluorescent band underneath it if the garment was navy rather than compliant bright orange.
Yes. A logo can be applied over the striping as long as it does not cover more than 50 sq. mm of the retroreflective stripe.
Yes, non-orange or yellow garments can be class 1 compliant if the pattern is adhered to and the striping is 4 inches wide with a minimum of 2 inches of retro reflective material. An example would be a 4-inch yellow fluorescent/silver/yellow fluorescent. In this case, the silver retro reflective material provides nighttime visibility and the fluorescent yellow provides visibility in the daytime.
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