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Australian Standard AS 4602.1:2024 – Key Updates to High-Visibility Garment Classification

Australian Standard AS 4602.1:2024 – Key Updates to High-Visibility Garment Classification

The recently released Australian Standard AS 4602.1:2024, titled High Visibility Safety Garments – Part 1: Garments for High-Risk Applications, introduces several important revisions—most notably to the classification structure of high-visibility garments.

Expanded Classification Structure

The 2024 edition refines the classification system to better address a wider range of workplace hazards and operational scenarios. Key changes include:

  • Introduction of Garment Levels: The standard introduces multiple levels within existing classes (Class N and Class D/N), based on the amount and placement of high-visibility materials on various parts of the body, such as arms and legs.

  • Coverage of Lower Garments: For the first time, the standard explicitly includes requirements for trousers and the lower portions of coveralls under Class N and Class D/N garments—areas not comprehensively addressed in earlier versions.

These enhancements are intended to improve clarity in garment selection based on workplace risk assessments, ultimately supporting improved safety outcomes in high-risk environments.


Further Information

For more detailed guidance or to access the full publication of AS 4602.1:2024, the following resources are recommended:

  • Standards Australia – Official source for purchasing and reviewing the updated standard: store.standards.org.au.

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