Ergodyne GloWear 8346Z Two-Tone Class 3 Hi-Vis Surveyor Vest
EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 β WC Safety Review of the Ergodyne GloWear 8346Z, a Class 3 surveyor vest that carries the gear. Editorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team, based on published Ergodyne specificatio...
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The Ergodyne GloWear 8346Z is an ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 3 high-visibility surveyor vest with a six-pocket layout for field personnel who carry tools and instruments while meeting Class 3 visibility for high-speed traffic zones above 50 mph. A lime background with silver retroreflective striping meets the 1,240-square-inch Class 3 minimum, and a zipper front keeps it in place.
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Why the Ergodyne GloWear 8346Z suits field survey work
Surveyors and field techs carry a lot β instruments, notebooks, spray cans, hand tools β and a standard two-pocket Class 3 vest leaves them stuffing gear in their pants. The 8346Z solves that with a six-pocket surveyor layout that keeps equipment hands-free, without giving up any visibility: it meets Type R Class 3, the highest standalone vest class, with the full 1,240 square inches of lime background and silver striping required for high-speed zones above 50 mph. A zipper front keeps it in place while you bend and turn. As Class 3 vests go, this is the field-work pick, and the best hi-vis vests guide and ANSI 107 guide cover how to match garment to the work zone. It carries the gear and keeps you seen.
Safety first: the 8346Z is high-visibility apparel for being seen in traffic and low light β it is not protective clothing rated for a chemical splash hazard, cut, flame, or arc. For those hazards, wear the appropriate rated PPE, including chemical-resistant gear for chemicals. Class 3 is required above 50 mph per OSHA and MUTCD guidance β confirm your zone's requirement with the when-do-you-need-hi-vis guide, and keep the striping unobstructed by loaded pockets. Retire the vest once the fluorescent fabric fades or the striping cracks.
What the Ergodyne GloWear 8346Z listing documents
From the published specs: ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 3 certification for speeds above 50 mph; a six-pocket surveyor layout; a lime background with silver striping meeting the 1,240 square inch Class 3 minimum; and a zipper front closure. These are true class 3 surveyor vest credentials and a genuine six pocket safety vest β a certified ansi 107 type r vest for field crews. The pockets add carry capacity without reducing the rated visibility material.
How the Ergodyne GloWear 8346Z compares to other hi-vis
For a Class 3 breakaway vest, the GloWear 8315BA; for a Class 2 mesh vest, the GloWear 8210ZBK; for a Class 3 short-sleeve shirt, the GloWear 8367; and for a Class 3 insulated jacket, the GloWear 8377 bomber. The complete hi-vis apparel guide covers the full range.
Choosing the right hi-vis garment
Match Type and Class to the work zone and traffic speed. For garment families, browse the safety vests, hi-vis shirts, and high-visibility collections; for cold and wet, the hi-vis jackets, hi-vis hoodies, and hi-vis rainwear; and for the class decision, the Class 2 vests collection, the hi-vis shirts guide, and the hi-vis jackets guide.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The 8346Z suits surveyors, inspectors, and field crews in high-speed traffic zones who need Class 3 visibility and hands-free tool carrying. Size it correctly to keep the striping in place, distribute pocket loads so they do not cover the reflective bands, and retire it when the material fades. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account β volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
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