'HI-VIS'

CHARLIE BEAR · Post by **CHARLIE BEAR** » 28 Aug 2007, 15:24

Hi Comrades,

This is probably not a new topic, but how can wearing a 'Hi-Vis' in hot weather, with there not being a cloud in the sky, be necessary on the grounds of health and safety? I can see the need for it on dark mornings (not that we get out earlier enough anymore), but all they just make me feel even more uncomfortable in the blazing sun.

Also, if we start deliveries later and later, surely there is a health and safety issue on hot summer days. There are walks in my town where there are no shops anywhere and therefore there is no access to a cold drink.

Good luck,

Charlie Bear

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 28 Aug 2007, 16:34

Although I have been issued my Hi-Vis vest I have never worn it.

might be worth checking this page at HSE out: http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetranspor ... othing.htm

johnnyp · Post by **johnnyp** » 28 Aug 2007, 16:37

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Although I have been issued my Hi-Vis vest I have never worn it.

might be worth checking this page at HSE out: http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetranspor ... othing.htm

Shame on youT.B.T.i wore mine on the picket line

the only bit of uniform i did wear

pistol · Post by **pistol** » 28 Aug 2007, 16:54

apparently they are supposed to be 0 tog,load of shite though as i sweat right through it,stopped wearing mine ages ago for that reason.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 28 Aug 2007, 17:45

Moved to Blue Shirts.

somerset · Post by **somerset** » 28 Aug 2007, 19:10

As far as i am aware,if you our involved in an accident and you not wearing hi-viz.on bike or in van, you cannot claim compensation for time of,damages etc. They are only lightweight so whats the prob?

Big Daz · Post by **Big Daz** » 28 Aug 2007, 19:41

When you are walking along a pavement you dont have to wear them. Jump on a bike or a in a van and you do.

shelanda · Post by **shelanda** » 28 Aug 2007, 19:43

brisomerset wrote:As far as i am aware,if you our involved in an accident and you not wearing hi-viz.on bike or in van, you cannot claim compensation for time of,damages etc. They are only lightweight so whats the prob?

It is now part of our uniform like it or lump it, so not wearing it means a reduction in your claim.

Post by **Carnoustie** » 28 Aug 2007, 20:14

Yeah, but it's the health-and-safety culture gone mad. I had a row with a manager at my place of work, when I was driving a fork-lift truck and he insisted I wear my hi-vis vest. In exasperation, I said

"But if someone can't see a feckin' great bright yellow truck heading towards 'em, do you really think a poxy orange vest is gonna make the slightest difference to whether they get squashed?"

shelanda · Post by **shelanda** » 28 Aug 2007, 20:25

It was brought out for our safety and is not that difficult to wear (not unless it is really hot) it is mandatory in our area so find it best just to wear it and as I said before why chance a reduction in a claim ... we never know when an accident will happen and if ppe is issued has to be worn!!! Honest I am not wearing an anorak.

shelanda · Post by **shelanda** » 28 Aug 2007, 20:28

Big Daz wrote:When you are walking along a pavement you dont have to wear them. Jump on a bike or a in a van and you do.

Get run over by a car and I bet it is the first question you are asked....in our area they should be worn by everyone...including the managers!!!

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 28 Aug 2007, 20:30

We were told in a WTL session that hi-vis vest will protect you from all accidents like some kind of super shield (this was pointed out to the DUM who was less than happy about it)

Post by **Carnoustie** » 28 Aug 2007, 21:09

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:We were told in a WTL session that hi-vis vest will protect you from all accidents like some kind of super shield (this was pointed out to the DUM who was less than happy about it)

Reminds me of an agency girl who was asked why she wasn't heading for the exit when a suspect package was found in the our office.

"It could have been a bomb" screams our manager
"S'alright" she says "I'm wearing my safety shoes"

pilsbury · Post by **pilsbury** » 28 Aug 2007, 21:17

Don't forget the bright red t-shirt your wearing under the hi-vis.No ones going to see that are they unless their eyes have popped out.

L Tommo · Post by **L Tommo** » 28 Aug 2007, 21:18

We had a screw after the 9/11 Bombings. When we were getting loads of crap sent thru the CFC in the Mail center and had Anthrax alerts... Welll one day we had a packet explode after coming out of this sack.. tipped in to the CFC and all this clowd of white goes up in the air.... WE ALL COVER OUR MOUTHS AND FACES... Walks away from CFC... Stops work.... SCREW sees us walk from machine and goes ballistic.... SHOUTS TO GET BACK TO WORK.. Then sees white mushroom cloud and goes white himself... HAHAHAHAHAHA Lucky it was talcum powder but it shite us up... But screw didnt know this and just scoops up open packet with talc coming out with 2 flats and carries it over to waist paper bin and says.... "ITS OK IVE SORTED IT ITS ALL CLEAR TO WORK AGAIN,.""

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