Zenith Safety Products

Traffic Safety Guide

Having the proper traffic safety equipment is crucial in ensuring proper workplace safety. Zenith Safety Products® has all you need to keep your workers and workplace safe from roadways and other high-traffic areas.

 

High-Visibility Clothing

Why wear high-visibility clothing?

The purpose of high-visibility clothing is to make the wearer more visible to others and to stand out from their environment, especially to vehicles. Ultimately, the goal of this type of clothing is to minimize the possibility of workplace accidents.

The basic construction of high-visibility clothing follows two main attributes: fluorescent base material to stand out during daytime, and reflective stripes on top of the base layer to help stand out at night.

CSA Standards & Regulations

CSA lists three classes of garments based on body coverage. Class 1 provides the lowest recognized coverage and good visibility. Class 2 provides moderate body coverage and superior visibility. Class 3 provides the greatest body coverage and highest visibility.

Basic CSA standards require certain features for high-visibility clothing. Firstly, it needs to include a waist-level horizontal stripe/band that goes completely around the clothing item. It must also include two vertical stripes on the front passing over the shoulders and down to the waist, as well as a symmetrical "X" on the back extending from the shoulders to the waist. For Class 3 apparel, stripes/bands encircling both arms and legs are added to create extra visibility.

CSA Class 1

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  • Vehicles moving under 40 km/h
  • Low traffic
  • Simple background
  • Workers distanced from vehicles

Applications: warehouses, sidewalk maintenance, parking lot direction.

CSA Class 2

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  • Vehicles moving between 40-80 km/h
  • Workers in low light
  • Moderately complex background
  • Activities are in closer proximity to vehicles

Applications: utility workers, baggage handlers, forestry workers, survey crews.

CSA Class 3

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  • Vehicle speeds exceed 80 km/h
  • Low light or night time work
  • Complex background
  • High traffic areas

Applications: highway construction, towing operators, flagging crews.

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SEF093

All-Purpose Vests

Polyester mesh, 2" yellow reflective stripes and 5-point tear-away. Not CSA approved.

Ideal for warehouses, event traffic, and landscapers.

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SGI273

Standard CSA Vests

Fluorescent polyester sport mesh, 4" yellow/silver reflective stripes. CSA class 2 level 2.

Ideal for utility workers, road workers, and survey crews.

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SEK232

Surveyor Vests

Fluorescent polyester sports mesh, 4" yellow/silver reflective stripes, adjustable waist and pockets. CSA class 2 level 2.

Ideal for utility workers, road workers, and emergency response.

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SEF109

Hi-Vis T-Shirts

100% polyester mesh material, 3" fluorescent orange/silver dual reflective stripes, breast pocket, and radio loops. CSA class 2 level 2.

Ideal for warehouse workers, road crews, and landscapers.

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SGP357

Hi-Vis Rain Suits

100% 300D polyester oxford material, features orange/silver reflective stripes, pockets, and cuff/ankle adjustments. CSA class 3 level 2.

Ideal for highway construction, towing operators, and flagging crews.

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SEF117

Hi-Vis Accessories

High-visibility harnesses and leg/arm bands. Feature lime-yellow/silver reflective stripes. Adjustments allow user to find the optimal fit.

Ideal for warehouse workers and truck drivers.

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Traffic Safety Equipment

What type of traffic safety equipment do you need?

From traffic cones and delineators, to crowd control barriers and flags, there are many options to choose from when it comes to traffic safety. Picking the right equipment for the application at hand will play a vital role in providing the best possible safety for everyone involved.

Traffic Cones

Traffic cones are most commonly used to guide traffic on roadways, on highways, and in parking lots. Usually made of flexible PVC, cones may include a reflective stripe for added visibility. Some cones feature an injection PVC mould for heavier, more durable performance, while others feature a flow PVC mould that is lighter and more economical.

Size requirements for traffic cones differ based on the situation. 18" cones, which is the minimum height for road usage, are best suited for low speed (60km/h or less) areas and daytime use. Ontario and Alberta require a 4" stripe on 18" cones, while the rest of Canada require a 6" stripe. 28" and 36" cones are necessary for high speed (70km/h or more) areas and nighttime use. While Ontario and Alberta still only require a 4" stripe on these cones sizes, the rest of Canada requires both a 6" and 4" stripe.

Traffic Delineators

Similar to traffic cones, traffic delineators are best used for road work or in parking lots. Delineators feature a standard 42" high post, 100% LDPE construction, and two 4" highly reflective tape collars. There are different styles of delineator tops, both standard and T-top formats, and different base styles.

Speed Bumps & Parking Curbs

Both made from 100% recycled rubber, speed bumps and parking curbs are essentials to controlling traffic in busy areas. The rubber construction offers a durable and flexible solution that is resistant to corrosion, moisture, oil, and weather fluctuations. Both feature yellow stripes for added visibility and can be installed using rebar spikes.

Other Traffic Safety Equipment

The traffic safety options don't end with the items mentioned above. Crowd control barriers, pennants and flags, reflector kits, and safety batons all have something to offer when it comes to traffic safety equipment.

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SEB772

Traffic Cones

Ideal for use on roadways, highways, and parking lots.

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SGG105

Delineator Posts

Ideal for use on roadways and in parking lots.

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SGG314

Flags/Pennants

For traffic control, jobsite safety, and highway construction.

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SEH140

Speed Bumps & Parking Curbs

Ideal for parking lots, business entrances, and shipping/loading areas.

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SGO660

Crowd Control Barriers

Ideal for warehouses, parking lots, storefronts, and offices.

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SGD773

Highway Emergency Equipment

Ideal for increasing visibility in emergency situations.

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