Traffic Signs
68.
The following requirements apply with respect to a sign used by a worker to direct vehicular traffic:

1. It shall be octagonal in shape, measure 450 millimetres between opposite sides, and be mounted on a pole that is 1.2 metres long.

2. It shall be made of material with at least the rigidity of plywood that is six millimetres thick.

3. On one side it shall be high-intensity retro-reflective grade red in colour, with the word "STOP" written in legible high-intensity retro-reflective grade white letter 150 millimetres high in a central position on the sign.

4. On the other side it shall be high retro-reflective micro-prismatic fluorescent chartreuse in colour, with a black diamond shaped border that is at least 317 millimetres by 317 millimetres, and with the word "SLOW" written in legible black letters 120 millimetres high in a central position on the sign.
5. It shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition.

Protective Clothing
69.1
(1) A worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic shall wear a garment that covers at least his or her upper body and has the following features:

1. The garment shall be fluorescent blaze or international orange in colour.

2. On the front and the back, there shall be two yellow stripes that are 5 centimetres wide. The yellow area shall total at least 500 square centimetres on the front and at least 570 square centimetres on the back.

3. On the front, the stripes shall be arranged vertically and centered and shall be 225 millimetres apart, measured from the centre of each stripe. On the back they shall be arranged in a diagonal "X" pattern.

4. The stripes shall be retro-reflective and fluorescent.
(2)If the garment is a vest it shall have adjustable fit.
(3)On and after January 1, 2001 a nylon vest to which this section applies shall also have a side and front tear-away feature.

Seam Vest
Front 530 square centimetres
Back 595 square centimetres
Side 150 square centimetres

Night Work
(4) In addition, a worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic during night-time hours shall wear retro-reflective silver stripes encircling each arm and leg or equivalent side visibility-enhancing stripes with a minimum area of 50 square centimetres per side.

Seam Arm & Leg Bands
225 square centimetres

 

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