The gear you need before day one.

Flagger PPE

For daytime flagging

The following are examples of the PPE and equipment a flagger must have to perform their duties during daytime work.

Hi-visibility hard hats

In Washington state hi-visibility hard hats must be white, yellow, yellow-green, orange or red. They must have 12 square inches of reflective material applied for nighttime use.

• Class 1 — White
• Class 2 — Yellow
• Class 1 — Yellow-green
• Class 1 — Orange (preferred for LWT)
• Class 2 — Red

Hi-visibility garments

In Washington state hi-visibility garments must be fluorescent yellow-green, fluorescent orange-red or fluorescent red, with retroreflective material providing 360° of coverage.

• Class III shirt (preferred for LWT)
• Class II vest

Shipyard PPE

PPE for work in the shipyard

Workers should wear a hi-visibility hard hat, class 1 or class 2, in white, yellow, yellow-green, orange or red. Twelve square inches of reflective material is recommended for dark areas and nighttime use. Garments should be fluorescent with reflective material providing 360° of coverage.

Boots

• OSHA requires the boot to be over the ankle — no safety-toe tennis shoes or low-cut boots
• Must have a reinforced safety toe. Steel works but is heavy and cold in winter
• Composite or Kevlar are the best: lightweight, which helps with fatigue, and they do not get cold as easily
• In inclement weather, high tops are best, especially for snow

Safety glasses

Clear wrap-around safety glasses are typically the preferred option. Confirm the requirement for your specific site before your first shift.