OSHA High-Visibility Vest Requirements: Class 2 vs. Class 3 Safety Vests Explained
If you manage a construction crew, run a road project, or oversee facility operations, you already know that high-visibility vests are non-negotiable. What is less obvious is which class of vest your workers actually need and when OSHA requires an upgrade from Class 2 to Class 3.
Getting it wrong means failed inspections, citations, and—worst case—a preventable accident. This guide breaks down exactly what separates Class 2 from Class 3 safety vests, which jobs require which class, and what changed with OSHA’s 2025 PPE fit requirements that every employer needs to know.