09-03 HVV Flashcards
09-03 HVV
On November 24, 2008, 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).
This apparel is intended to provide high visibility during both daytime and nighttime usage, and meets the performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of the ANSI/SEA 107-2004 publication.
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The HVV may be worn anytime a member feels it necessary to do so. However, the safety vest shall be worn, prior to exiting the apparatus, anytime a member is actively working on traffic/highway/roadway incidents:
• Directing traffic around an accident scene or fire incident • Aiding a stranded motorist • Attending to injured and/or ill patients in vehicles directly adjacent to moving traffic (i.e., EMS incidents) • Performing functions at a traffic diversion (i.e., blocking traffic with heavy apparatus).
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The safety vest shall not be worn during:
• Fire suppression activities • Physical rescue/extrication • Hazardous materials mitigation measures • Activities in Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health environments (IDLH) • Incidents that require immediate action from responding personnel to effect life-saving measures • 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.
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.
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. (i.e., pump operators, support personnel, command officers etc.).
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The HVV is made of 100% polyester material with ____-point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.
The tear- away features are located on the front-side of both shoulders, two at the waist area and the front torso area.
2” silver reflective material
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shall be stored in the cab area of a light vehicle or heavy apparatus.
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The vest may be washed in warm water and line dried only. The maximum wash cycles for this garment are ____. DO NOT USE BLEACH. DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR IRON.
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If damaged, defaced, faded, or torn, or if it is not visible at ____ feet, the HVV shall be sent to the Supply and Maintenance Division for replacement. An HVV that is worn on a daily basis has a service life expectancy of approximately ___ months, although vests that are not worn on a daily basis may have a useful service life of ___ years.
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