No. 09-03 High Visibility Vests

Question 1

On ____, a new federal regulation (23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 634) went into effect 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).

Answer 1

November 24, 2008

Question 2

the safety vest shall be worn, prior to____, anytime a member is actively working on traffic/highway/roadway incidents:

Answer 2

exiting the apparatus

Question 3

The HVV is made of ____ material with five-point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.

Answer 3

100% polyester

Question 4

The HVV features____ reflective material background.

Answer 4

2” silver

Question 5

The tear-away features are located on the front-side of both ___, two at the waist area and the front torso area.

Answer 5

shoulders

Question 6

The vest may be washed in warm water and line dried only. The maximum wash cycles for this garment are ___.

Answer 6

25

Do not use bleach. Do not dry clean or iron

Question 7

If damaged, defaced, faded, or torn, or if it is not visible at ___, the HVV shall be sent to the Supply and Maintenance Division for replacement.

Answer 7

1,000 feet

Question 8

An HVV that is worn on a daily basis has a service life expectancy of approximately ___, although vests that are not worn on a daily basis may have a useful service life of ___.

Answer 8

six months / three years

Question 9

The HVVs will be pre-identified per ____ and assigned to light and heavy apparatus by the Supply and Maintenance Division prior to distribution.

Answer 9

position