High Vis Vests

[edwardo]

Do walking delivery postman have to wear a high Vis vest ? E mail .eddiemcadam@icloud.com . Thank you

[tansorboy]

They never wear them on RMTV....the guy in London filmed with a visiting MP this week was wearing his own trainers too.
He didn't do a lot of posting either!

[doorstepped]

simple answer . . NO!

they are not part of your official uniform, However, they MUST be worn when in the van yard at your office, Loading, unloading etc at all times.

[girl pants]

and if delivering on main roads.

[edwardo]

simple answer . . NO!

they are not part of your official uniform, However, they MUST be worn when in the van yard at your office, Loading, unloading etc at all times.

Thank for the info

[TrueBlueTerrier]

and if delivering on main roads.

Why aren't you using the pavement provided

[Brainache]

simple answer . . NO!

they are not part of your official uniform, However, they MUST be worn when in the van yard at your office, Loading, unloading etc at all times.

Are you sure ? - I thought I was a bit of a rebel not wearing one on rural delivery.

[Treacle12]

You are not the only rebel :). I always like to see our "colleagues" without one !!

[rick184]

Everyone wears a hiviz while on delivery at our office. Why wouldn't you?

[manboss]

I wear mine all the time but I am the only one in my office that does wear one, the reason I wear it because I worked in a bigger office and they were strict (as they should be) about wearing the vest when in the yard, loading etc, and now I don't even think about wearing it.

[DB1100]

Everyone wears a hiviz while on delivery at our office. Why wouldn't you?

I don't wear one,what good does it do walking along the pavement,and if you can't cross a road safely without one,you shouldn't really be let out.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Drivers Manual is quite explicit - on page 10 it says.

Wear your uniform, including fluorescent clothing and any other personal safety equipment provided, while on duty.
High-visibility jackets/coats, and PPE must be worn whenever working in an area where forklift trucks, moving vehicles and/or mechanical equipment are in use. They must also be used while on delivery/collection at the roadside. High-visibility clothing must be carried with you at all times while driving.

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Now as it does not mention wearing it whilst actually delivering, then I suggest its up to each individual.