DB 09-03 HVV's Flashcards
On November 24, 2008, a new federal regulation went into effect mandating that anyone working on foot within the ___, ___, or ___ must wear a high-visibility vest (HVV).
1) right-of-way of a federal-aid highway
2) freeway
3) public way
This apparel is intended to provide high visibility during both ___ and ___usage
daytime and nighttime usage
When was the new federal regulation mandating that anyone working on foot within the right-of-way of a federal-aid highway, freeway, or public way must wear a high-visibility vest (HVV) go into effect?
November 24, 2008
HVV meets the performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of the ___ publication.
ANSI/SEA 107-2004
Wearing an HVV:
The HVV may be worn anytime ___.
a member feels it necessary to do so.
Wearing an HVV:
However, the safety vest shall be worn, prior to exiting the apparatus, anytime a member is actively working on ___ incidents:
1) traffic
2) highway
3) roadway
Wearing an HVV Exceptions:
The safety vest shall not be worn during:
1) Fire suppression activities
2) Physical rescue/extrication
3) Hazardous materials mitigation measures
4) Activities in Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health environments (IDLH)
5) Incidents that require immediate action from responding personnel to effect life-saving measures
6) Or any incident that by wearing the vest, places the firefighter at a personal risk level greater than the potential risk of exposure to traffic conditions.
Wearing an HVV Exceptions:
Firefighters involved in any of the above suppression/rescue activities shall not wear the HVV; however, when their work is downscaling or complete, they shall immediately don the vest while actively working on the ___.
roadway or highway
Wearing an HVV Exceptions:
An HVV shall be worn in a fashion that allows it to be seen by ___.
oncoming traffic
Wearing an HVV Exceptions:
The vest can be worn over the ___, ___, or ___.
1) firefighting turnout coat
2) brush jacket
3) work uniform shirt
Wearing an HVV Exceptions:
Personnel who are on-scene and are not directly exposed to fire, flame, excessive heat, hazardous materials or other competing hazards are ___.
expected to wear the HVV
-pump operators, support personnel, command officers
Composition of the Vest:
The HVV is made of 100% ___.
polyester
Composition of the Vest:
The HVV has a __-point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.
five-point breakaway design
Composition of the Vest:
The tear-away features are located:
1) front-side of both shoulders
2) two at the waist area
3) front torso area
Composition of the Vest:
The HVV features __” silver reflective material background.
2” silver reflective material background
