When is Hi Vis a requirement?

[Woolsty]

Are staff on platforms of LRV required by any law to wear HI-VIS coats or tops,
in particular ticket inspectors.

 

[Monty]

When I was a ticket inspector I had been issued with a 'yellow' high visibility vest, it was purely for customer service duties during disruption or special events to make it easier for customers to pick us out amongst the crowds. We certainly didn't wear them when carrying out revenue duties and I know of no law that requires to do so.

Hope that helps.

 

[bluegoblin7]

Are staff on platforms of LRV required by any law to wear HI-VIS coats or tops,
in particular ticket inspectors.

As far as I am aware no - there may be local rules from some operators, but there is no law saying that you must. I know that some companies actively discourage their staff from wearing hi-vises unless they are on or about the track.

 

[plannerman]

Are staff on platforms of LRV required by any law to wear HI-VIS coats or tops,
in particular ticket inspectors.

That's a nice easy one. No.

 

[Mugby]

Could it be because a high-vis top is very much cheaper than the traditional inspectors uniform?

 

[Karlywarly]

True story about hi-vis jackets...

A few winters ago I went on a training course at Bournemouth Airport to learn how to drive and use de-icing trucks for aircraft. Being unfamiliar with reversing big trucks some of us wanted to get some more practice in during the evening so we asked the instructors if we could have some hi-vis jackets. "Nah", came the nonchalant reply, "this ain't a BAA airport, so there's no regs to say you need 'em".

Completely missing the point that we wanted them to avoid running over the banksman in the dark!

 

[Surreyman]

True story about hi-vis jackets...

A few winters ago I went on a training course at Bournemouth Airport to learn how to drive and use de-icing trucks for aircraft. Being unfamiliar with reversing big trucks some of us wanted to get some more practice in during the evening so we asked the instructors if we could have some hi-vis jackets. "Nah", came the nonchalant reply, "this ain't a BAA airport, so there's no regs to say you need 'em".

Completely missing the point that we wanted them to avoid running over the banksman in the dark!

I used to work for a company where in most depots(warehouses) Hi Viz was compulsory but this didn't apply everywhere, it seemed to be down to which part of the country you were in, maybe H & S is applied on a local basis?

 

[AnonymousUser1]

I used to work for a company where in most depots(warehouses) Hi Viz was compulsory but this didn't apply everywhere, it seemed to be down to which part of the country you were in, maybe H & S is applied on a local basis?

HiVis inside warehouses is usually down to the proportion of movements carried out by PPT and Forklifts ( of whatever nature) and often serves a secondary function of identifying the role / grade or personnel and identifying agency vs permie ( as agency have the agency name on their HV and Perms the Actual company - on Royal mail sites - RMG staff will be in orange of agency often in yellow)

HV outside unsurpirsing given the amount of vehicle movements ...

 

[table38]

Many years ago when I did my safety induction at Toyota, we were told that fork-lift trucks had priority, and if you got run over, it'd all be your fault

 

[AnonymousUser1]

Many years ago when I did my safety induction at Toyota, we were told that fork-lift trucks had priority, and if you got run over, it'd all be your fault

if you are outside the marked walkways most places it's deemed your fault ...

 

[34D]

Are staff on platforms of LRV required by any law to wear HI-VIS coats or tops,
in particular ticket inspectors.

There are actually very few situations where (under UK legislation) the wearing Of hi viz clothing is a legal requirement, as distinct from an employers (or premises owner) policy or common sense.

About the only one that comes to mind is the requirement for class 3 HV clothing for work on the motorway.

 

[WestRiding]

I hate the people who go into pubs wearing hi-vi. they must be on some sort of ego trip and believe that women will think they have a super important job.

 

[CC 72100]

I hate the people who go into pubs wearing hi-vi. they must be on some sort of ego trip and believe that women will think they have a super important job.

In a similar vein, I can't stand people who walk around after work still wearing their lanyard and ID card - yes some may have forgotten to take it off, but the cynic in me says they're just doing it to attract attention and feel important.

 

[bronzeonion]

Is it just me who thinks high vis is over used? Not just for 'safety' roles but theyre often used as some sort of item of uniform often at places like festivals and other temporary events.

 

[185]

Get yer hi-viz back on Mr W.

We all know they make the rules up as they go along here :P

 

[Bushy]

Hi-vis are often used for identification. Its easy to spot somebody wandering about on CCTV if they have a hi-vis with their company name on the back. Its an LU requirement that contractors wear hi-vis on LU stations even if they are not near the track.

I do agree about the over use. On some contracts that I worked on full hi-vis inc. trousers has been included in Safe work plans even for 'high street' environment activities.

Regards

Bushy

 

[BestWestern]

There was a thread a while back in which somebody complained about train dispatch staff at mainline stations wearing HV. It was argued by some of us, including myself, that it's a good thing as it clearly identifies those staff to both passengers and colleagues. But I would agree that in general it's probably used a little excessively, however I don't find it offensive in any way. First used to have a policy for their drivers that yellow vests were not to be worn while driving, as it looked 'unprofessional'. Many blokes took no notice of course!

 

[Chrisgr31]

Is it just me who thinks high vis is over used? Not just for 'safety' roles but theyre often used as some sort of item of uniform often at places like festivals and other temporary events.

That may be a licencing requirement though. Many Councils when issuing a licence for a public event (where required) state that organisers and stewards must be clearly marked. The easiest way to do this is with hi-vis.