AppendixIllustrations of conforming garments#
The illustrations in the tables below are to be used as a general guide only. There are numerous other examples (not drawn) of garments that would conform to the standard. In all cases please refer to the Traffic controller clothing table and the Specifications for traffic controller vest and shirt when determining if it conforms to the Standard.
Traffic Controller Headwear#
Traffic Controller Headwear
| Examples of conforming headwear for periods of daylight |
|---|
| Broad brimmed hat with a hatband The hat is made of fluorescent material or alternatively the hat may have a fluorescent or Class RF hatband |
| Cap or Legionnaire style hat made of yellow or orange-red fluorescent material Retro-reflective tape is optional for periods of daylight |
| A safety helmet may be worn if determined as necessary by risk assessment, or where the worksite supervisor directs a helmet to be worn |
Examples of conforming headwear for periods of darkness
| Examples of conforming headwear for periods of darkness | |
|---|---|
| Broad brimmed hat with a hatband The hat must have both fluorescent and retro-reflective material (on hat and/or hatband/s) | OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: • Greater fluorescent material on headwear • Add fluorescent neck flaps with Class R strips • Apply LED lighting to headwear |
| Cap or Legionnaire style hat made of yellow or orange-red fluorescent material with Class R or RF tape applied | |
| A safety helmet may be worn if determined as necessary by risk assessment, or where the worksite supervisor directs a helmet to be worn. Safety helmet must have Class R or RF tape applied | OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: • Add fluorescent neck flaps with Class R strips. • Apply LED lighting to headwear |
Traffic Controller VEST#
Traffic Controller VEST
| Traffic Controller VEST | |
|---|---|
| Examples of conforming vests for periods of daylight and darkness | |
| Fluorescent yellow poncho vest with Class R or RF tape applied The colour of the tape must contrast the colour of the vest | OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: • Fluorescent material on long sleeves and collar of the shirt worn with the vest • Apply class R or RF tape to shirt sleeves • LED illumination In periods of darkness |
Table in words
- The Traffic Controller VEST table gives examples of conforming vests for periods of daylight and darkness.
- The Traffic Controller VEST table gives a fluorescent yellow poncho vest with Class R or RF tape applied, where the colour of the tape must contrast the colour of the vest.
- The Traffic Controller VEST table gives options to enhance visibility: fluorescent material on long sleeves and collar of the shirt worn with the vest, apply class R or RF tape to shirt sleeves, and LED illumination in periods of darkness.
Traffic Controller SHIRT#
Traffic Controller SHIRT
| Traffic Controller SHIRT |
|---|
| Examples of conforming shirts for periods of daylight |
| Predominantly fluorescent yellow long sleeve shirt, with or without class R or RF tape applied or Predominantly fluorescent orange-red long sleeve shirt, with or without class R or RF tape applied or Combination of above |
Examples of conforming shirts for periods of darkness
| Examples of conforming shirts for periods of darkness | |
|---|---|
| Predominantly fluorescent yellow long sleeve shirt with Class R or RF tape applied or Long sleeve shirt with a combination of predominantly fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange-red, with Class R or RF tape applied Retro-reflective strips are to be applied at/around movable joints to create a “biomotion’ effect. See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1 | OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: • Add class R or RF tape at collars and wrists. • Wear self-lit LED harness over shirt |
Table in words
- The table of examples of conforming shirts for periods of darkness gives a predominantly fluorescent yellow long sleeve shirt with Class R or RF tape applied, or a long sleeve shirt with a combination of predominantly fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange-red, with Class R or RF tape applied, where retro-reflective strips are to be applied at/around movable joints to create a “biomotion’ effect, and refers to Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1.
- The table of examples of conforming shirts for periods of darkness gives options to enhance visibility: add class R or RF tape at collars and wrists, and wear self-lit LED harness over shirt.
Traffic Controller TROUSERS#
Traffic Controller TROUSERS
| Traffic Controller TROUSERS | |
|---|---|
| Examples of conforming trousers for periods of daylight | |
| Full length trousers (no colour or material specified) Where Class R or RF tape is applied it should contrast the colour of the trousers | OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: • If the trouser material is not fluorescent, then choose bright hi visibility cotton with colours that contrast the road surface and the background environment at the site • Greater fluorescent material coverage on trousers |
Table in words
- The Traffic Controller TROUSERS table gives examples of conforming trousers for periods of daylight.
- The Traffic Controller TROUSERS table gives full length trousers (no colour or material specified), where Class R or RF tape is applied it should contrast the colour of the trousers.
- The Traffic Controller TROUSERS table gives options to enhance visibility: if the trouser material is not fluorescent, then choose bright hi visibility cotton with colours that contrast the road surface and the background environment at the site, and greater fluorescent material coverage on trousers.
Examples of conforming trousers for periods of darkness
| Examples of conforming trousers for periods of darkness | |
|---|---|
| Full length trousers (no colour specified) with Class R or RF material applied. Retro-reflective strips are to be applied at/around movable joints of trousers to create a “biomotion’ effect. See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1 | The following combinations are acceptable as an alternative to the placement of a retro-reflective strips below the knees on the trousers: • Fluorescent gaiters with class R tape applied Fluorescent bowyangs with class R tape applied • Fluorescent spats with class R tape applied. |
| OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: | |
| • If the trouser material is not fluorescent, then choose bright hi visibility colours that contrast the road surface and background | |
| • Greater fluorescent material on trousers | |
| • Add class R or RF at hips |
Table in words
- Full length trousers (no colour specified) with Class R or RF material applied.
- Retro-reflective strips are to be applied at/around movable joints of trousers to create a “biomotion’ effect.
- See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1.
- The following combinations are acceptable as an alternative to the placement of a retro-reflective strips below the knees on the trousers: Fluorescent gaiters with class R tape applied, fluorescent bowyangs with class R tape applied, fluorescent spats with class R tape applied.
- OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: If the trouser material is not fluorescent, then choose bright hi visibility colours that contrast the road surface and background.
- OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: Greater fluorescent material on trousers.
- OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY: Add class R or RF at hips.
Traffic Controller WEATHER PROOF GARMENTS#
Examples of conforming weatherproof garments for periods of daylight and darkness
| Traffic Controller WEATHER PROOF GARMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Examples of conforming weatherproof garments for periods of daylight and darkness | |
| A weatherproof outer garment or long sleeve jacket may be worn. The external faces of the garment must be made of predominantly yellow fluorescent material and have Class R or RF tape applied as per the shirt guidelines. If the garment has a head-cover or hood, the traffic controller is not required to wear a separate hat/cap For wet weather conditions, trousers may be covered with high visibility weatherproof fluorescent yellow over- trousers with Class R or RF retro-reflective strips applied | NOTE: From 1 July 2016 retro-reflective strips are to be applied at/around movable joints of garment to create a “biomotion’ effect. See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1 |
Table in words
- Traffic Controller WEATHER PROOF GARMENTS: Examples of conforming weatherproof garments for periods of daylight and darkness.
- A weatherproof outer garment or long sleeve jacket may be worn.
- The external faces of the garment must be made of predominantly yellow fluorescent material and have Class R or RF tape applied as per the shirt guidelines.
- If the garment has a head-cover or hood, the traffic controller is not required to wear a separate hat/cap.
- For wet weather conditions, trousers may be covered with high visibility weatherproof fluorescent yellow over-trousers with Class R or RF retro-reflective strips applied.
- NOTE: From 1 July 2016 retro-reflective strips are to be applied at/around movable joints of garment to create a “biomotion’ effect.
- See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1.
Examples - Traffic controllers attired for periods of daylight#
There is a multitude of combinations that meet the standard. In all cases there must be fluorescent coverage in an upper garment. Optimum wear for highest visibility is all fluorescent clothing with retro-reflective tape on all garments and headwear.
Daylight wear shirts (when worn without a fluorescent vest) must be predominantly fluorescent yellow, fluorescent orange-red, or a combination of both.
Examples - traffic controllers attired for periods of darkness#
There is a multitude of combinations that meet the standard for periods of darkness. In all cases there must be yellow fluorescent coverage on the upper garment. Retro-reflective tape is mandatory for periods of darkness on headwear and on upper and lower garments, and on shirt sleeves above and below the elbow.
Periods of darkness: Traffic controller shirts (when worn as an outer garment, that is, without a fluorescent vest) must be predominantly fluorescent yellow, or a combination of fluorescent yellow and orange-red. Retro-reflective tape is mandatory.
OPTIONS TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY FOR PERIODS OF DARKNESS:
- Application of additional retro-reflective tape on garments at wrists, neck flaps / collars, and hips to enhance the “biomotion” effect
- LED illuminated vest set harness/LED illumination on garments, headwear and gloves.
