Use of High-Visibility Safety Vests

Question 1

901.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to describe the guidelines to …. presented by passing traffic, construction vehicles and disaster recovery equipment and to comply with applicable safety regulations (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 23 CFR 655.601; OAC § 4123:1-21-07).

Answer 1

protect members who may be exposed to hazards

Question 2

901.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to describe the guidelines to protect members who may be exposed to hazards presented by ….. and to comply with applicable safety regulations (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 23 CFR 655.601; OAC § 4123:1-21-07).

Answer 2

passing traffic, construction vehicles and disaster recovery equipment

Question 3

901.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to describe the guidelines to protect members who may be exposed to hazards presented by passing traffic, construction vehicles and disaster recovery equipment and to ….. (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 23 CFR 655.601; OAC § 4123:1-21-07).

Answer 3

comply with applicable safety regulations

Question 4

901.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Elyria Fire Department that all personnel shall wear ….. whenever the emergency scene is located on or near a roadway where firefighters are subject to the hazards of moving traffic, construction vehicles or disaster recovery equipment (OAC § 4123:1-21-07).

Answer 4

class II high-visibility safety vests in addition to required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 5

901.2  POLICY
It is the policy of the Elyria Fire Department that all personnel shall wear class II high-visibility safety vests in addition to required personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever the emergency scene is located ..... where firefighters are subject to the hazards of moving traffic, construction vehicles or disaster recovery equipment (OAC § 4123:1-21-07).

Answer 5

on or near a roadway

Question 6

901.2  POLICY
It is the policy of the Elyria Fire Department that all personnel shall wear class II high-visibility safety vests in addition to required personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever the emergency scene is located on or near a roadway where firefighters are subject to .....(OAC § 4123:1-21-07).

Answer 6

the hazards of moving traffic, construction vehicles or disaster recovery equipment

Question 7

Members who are working on roadways and are not directly exposed to ….. are expected to wear a high-visibility vest. This includes pump operators, support personnel and command officers. When it is anticipated that the emergency scene will be located on a roadway, high-visibility safety vests should be donned along with other appropriate PPE at the time of dispatch.

Answer 7

fire, flame, excessive heat or hazardous materials

Question 8

Members who are working on roadways and are not directly exposed to fire, flame, excessive heat or hazardous materials are expected to wear …… This includes pump operators, support personnel and command officers. When it is anticipated that the emergency scene will be located on a roadway, high-visibility safety vests should be donned along with other appropriate PPE at the time of dispatch.

Answer 8

a high-visibility vest

Question 9

Members who are working on roadways and are not directly exposed to fire, flame, excessive heat or hazardous materials are expected to wear a high-visibility vest. This includes …… When it is anticipated that the emergency scene will be located on a roadway, high-visibility safety vests should be donned along with other appropriate PPE at the time of dispatch.

Answer 9

pump operators, support personnel and command officers

Question 10

Members who are working on roadways and are not directly exposed to fire, flame, excessive heat or hazardous materials are expected to wear a high-visibility vest. This includes pump operators, support personnel and command officers. When it is anticipated that the emergency scene will be located on a roadway,…..should be donned along with other appropriate PPE at the time of dispatch.

Answer 10

high-visibility safety vests

Question 11

901.3 PROCEDURE
Although the high-visibility safety vests that are currently available are fire resistant, they do not meet the same fire resistant standards set by …..Therefore, members who are directly engaged in fire suppression activities on or near roadways shall not wear the vest over their PPE.

Answer 11

the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Question 12

901.3 PROCEDURE
Although the high-visibility safety vests that are currently available are fire resistant, they do not meet the same fire resistant standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Therefore, members who are ….. on or near roadways shall not wear the vest over their PPE.

Answer 12

directly engaged in fire suppression activities

Question 13

901.3 PROCEDURE
Although the high-visibility safety vests that are currently available are fire resistant, they do not meet the same fire resistant standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Therefore, members who are directly engaged in fire suppression activities on or near roadways …..

Answer 13

shall not wear the vest over their PPE.

Question 14

High-visibility vests should also be worn …..would improve safety or efficiency.

Answer 14

any time a member or a supervisor believes increased visibility

Question 15

High-visibility vests should also be worn any time a member or a supervisor believes increased visibility …..

Answer 15

would improve safety or efficiency.