New TTMC-W StandarDs does your rainwear comply?
is your rainwear ttmc-w compliant? NZTA Transit garments to comply to the new CoPTTM standard NZTA has a Code of Practice which specifies the standard of safety garment that a worker must wear while working in or close to hazardous traffic areas. The Temporary Traffic Management Control Code of Practice (CoPTTM) states that each garment must include a certain area of fluorescent orange fabric, and a specific belt and braces configuration of tape. This CoPTTM covers both the compliancy of the design and the high visibility and retro-reflective material. Long-sleeved coats must have a minimum of 0.3m2 of compliant orange material on both the front and back of the torso, excluding sleeves and non compliant collars. Single or double hoops of retro-reflective tape must be added to the sleeves. Reflective braces and garments must be a specific length for a size S. TTMC-W WET test As part of the CoPTTM, manufacturers are required to test and certify their garments at an NZTA approved testing laboratory. New compliance letters TTMC-W (Temporary Traffic Management Control Wet) must be included on the compliant garments label to confirm that the garment meets the requirements. The fluorescent orange fabric used with the TTMC-W garments must comply to a Wet luminance test (hence the -W in TTMC-W). The wet test means that the fluorescent orange fabric must still achieve the minimum luminance level, after influence of rainfall. Extract from 2012 copttm 4th edition section B3 High visibility garments B3.3 Garment compliance Garment compliance is based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 402.1:2011. Because all background high visibility material must comply with the wet test, as specified in subsection 0 B3.1.1 Colour, new compliance letters TTMC-W of a practicable size must be included on the garment label to confirm that the garment meets the requirements and is compliant with section B3. Garment designs must not be altered without the direct authority of the NZTA. The NZTA may request a garment manufacturer to present a compliance certificate to confirm garment design compliance. In such instances the garment manufacturer will be required to forward material compliance certificates covering colour, luminance and retro-reflectivity with the garment to an NZTA approved industrial testing laboratory. extract from AS/NZS standard Double band of retro-reflective tape - the safest design TTMC-W standards shall as a minimum comply with AS/NZS 402.1:2011. The following is an extract from AS/NZS 402.1:2011 which is the current industry safety expectations. This recommends the use of two retro-reflective strips on sleeves and states that this configuration enhances the long distance recognition of the wearer as a human figure when viewed by retroflected light. APPENDIX B: RECOMMENDED USE OF RETRO-REFLECTIVE STRIPS ON SLEEVES OF GARMENTS Recent research* has shown that where a high visibility garment has sleeves, significant visual benefits can be obtained by adopting an optimum biomotion configuration of retro-reflective strips on the sleeves. This entails placing the strips as shown in Figure BI: Sleeves with a 50mm wide hoop of material around each sleeve just above the elbow and around each wrist. * http://www.hlth.qut.edu.au/opt/research/driving/visibility.jsp Figure B1 1
is your rainwear ttmc-w compliant? WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Firstly check and see if they have a label in the collar saying TTMC-W. Please note this must have the W. compliant option Area of compliant high visibility material is less than minimum 0.3m² required for both the front and back of the torso Gaps not allowed in vertical tape braces Sleeves can only be a contrast colour below the point between the wrist and elbow compliant option ID pocket or logo must not be larger than a total of 100x75mm Incorrect tape positioning - optional band at base must be positioned 50±mm from the bottom hem. Note: tape is mandatory on the rear hem but optional on the front hem Contrast zip placket cannot be wider than 25mm compliant option Background material must be Class F Fluorescent Orange, compliant with both wet and dry luminance Jacket is not to have a long tail on rear of garment Includes second band of tape on arms, as recommended in AS/NZS 402.1:2011 - the safest design 2
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ttmc-w compliant rainwear BISON EXTREME TTMC-W SHERPA LINED JACKET Code 47HLTTMC-W Sizes S-4XL, XL & 8XL Available in Fluoro Orange/Black Technical Standards High visibility in accordance with: AS/NZS 402.1:2011 Day/Night use. EN471 Class 3. Material complies with: AS/NZS 190.4.2010. Suitable for Day/Night time usage. Waterproof material exceeds: EN343 waterproof/durability standard. Water column: mm H20:8000mm. Breathability: 4500g/m2/24H. TTMC-W compliant. Large stocks of compliant rainwear available now! Guaranteed to keep you dry for 12 hours! Peripheral vision adjuster on hood, adjustable for wearing with a hard hat Stratatek has been trialled in the harshest New Zealand weather conditions, and been subjected to extreme testing which exceeds the most stringent test standards. This fabric has been constructed using 3 layers. The 1st layer is an extremely tough 100% Stratatek 00D textile. The 2nd layer is a breathable waterproof PU membrane which is applied to the Polyester afterwards, using advanced technology. The 3rd layer is a tough tricot knit-back on the inside to prevent damage to the membrane. One piece shoulder for less leakage Zip off, foldaway hood Zipped plans/ cellphone pocket SystemSeal is used on the newest Bison garments, to seal up all seams and stitching the most common area for Rainwear to leak. To explain this without the technical jargon, this means that a very strong and flexible 3 layer seam-seal tape is welded throughout the interior of the garment to seal the seams and stitching. Neoprene storm cuffs Two waterproof zipped hand pockets Two way YKK zip with double storm flap and raingutter Designed to be worn in 4 seasons Warm Sherpa lining - easily removed by zipping out 4
Rigour Technical Standards High visibility in accordance with: AS/NZS 402.1:2011 Day/Night use. EN471 Class 3. TTMC-W Compliant. Material complies with: AS/NZS 190.4:2010. EN1149 Anti Static. EN531 Fire Retardant. Suitable for Day/Night time usage. Waterproof material exceeds: EN343 waterproof/durability standard. Water column: mm H20:3000mm. Breathability: 4000g/m2/24H. BISON RIGOUR TTMC-W FIRE RETARDANT JACKET Code 47RJKT Sizes S-2XL, 4XL V47R Vest zips inside as an option Internal cellphone pocket Peripheral vision adjuster on hood, adjustable for wearing with a hard hat and detachable Anti-static carbon grid material Communication loop Internal radio pocket with external slot for handpiece Due june 2013 Arms stay dry with storm cuffs No. 8 HD YKK Vislon zippers Complete flame protection with fire retardant material and UltraFlect FR reflective tape Stay drier with longer thigh length jacket BISON RIGOUR TTMC-W FIRE RETARDANT VEST Code V47RVEST Sizes S-2XL, 4XL Vest zips inside 47RJKT as an option Communication loop Warmth in extremes with this fire retardant polyfleece liner Wider shoulder for added protection No. 8 HD YKK Vislon zippers Internal cellphone/radio pocket with external slot for handpiece Complete flame protection with fire retardant material and UltraFlect FR reflective tape Anti-static carbon grid material Increased visibility with additional UltraFlect reflective tape on tail Due june 2013 5
Stamina Technical Standards High visibility in accordance with: AS/NZS 402.1:2011 Day/Night use. EN471 Class 3. TTMC-W compliant. Material complies with: AS/NZS 190.4:2010. Suitable for Day/Night time usage. Waterproof material exceeds: EN343 waterproof/ durability standard. Water column: mm H20:3000mm. Breathability: 2000g/m2/24H. Bison Stamina TTMC-W PREMIUM WEIGHT JACKET Code 4RJKT Sizes S-4XL, XL & 8XL V18 Vest zips inside as an option Arms stay dry with storm cuffs Waterproof Concealed hood Premium zippers New improved double storm flap and rain gutter for added protection Large stocks of compliant rainwear available now! Mesh lining Extra storage - two pockets with flaps and handwarmers Stay drier - thigh length Bison Stamina TTMC-W PREMIUM WEIGHT VEST Code V18VEST Sizes S-4XL, XL & 8XL Premium zippers Black anti-pill polyfleece liner Vest zips inside 4R Jacket as an option Cellphone pocket Extra storage - two side entry pockets with handwarmers Large stocks of compliant rainwear available now! Bison Stamina TTMC-W FLEECE lined JACKET Code 4NPLJKT Sizes S-4XL, XL & 8XL One piece shoulder - no more annoying shoulder seams Quality large two-way YKK zip with domed storm flap Neoprene storm cuffs with velcro adjustment Enhanced neck protection with foldaway hood Warm 30gsm polar fleece lining (body only) Large stocks of compliant rainwear available now! 2-way zip with domed storm flap 210D Oxford Polyester shell with PU backing Additional storage with large waist pockets
DID you know? Health and Safety Statistics http://www.osh.govt.nz Here you ll find updated information on workplace fatalities and serious harm incidents notified to the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment, and prosecutions. Key annual statistics for 2012: 40 workers killed at work Injury Statistics Work-related Claims: 2011 www.stats.govt.nz In 2011, 187,900 claims in total were made for work-related injuries. The highest number of work-related claims were lodged by workers in the following industries: Manufacturing 28,900 claims Construction (including Roading) 21,300 claims Workplace Accidents http://www.nzherald.co.nz NZ twice as dangerous as Australia for workers An Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety released a hard-hitting consultation document on workplace deaths and injuries which says it is about twice as dangerous to work in New Zealand as it is in Australia. And it is nearly four times as risky as working in Britain. The big disparity with the UK figures suggested at least some of the New Zealand workplace deaths and injuries were preventable. How many of these incidents would have been prevented if they were wearing compliant TTMC-W garments? make sure you re in the safest gear www.bison.co.nz