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Posted By Susan Kenworthy
Could anyone give me some definitive advice on what an outside car parking / security attendant should wear, and where I can find some documentation to back this up? I personally feel that they should wear high visibility clothing at all times, but the attendant feels it should only be during darkness and poor lighting.
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Posted By Alec Wood
In most situations where a pedestrian must be in a vehicle traffic zone, hi-vis clothing at all times is the norm.
As an example, roadworkers are required to wear it at all times.
Its colour makes you more visible to vehicle drivers etc, the reflective strips come into play when there is a lack of light, but it is designed to be an all-day protection.
Alec Wood
Samsung Electronics
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Posted By alex mccreadie
I believe this would be covered in HASAWA 1974 General Duties Of Employers and backed up by Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 3 Risk Assessment. If you as the employer have carried out a risk assessment and decided the wearing of Hi Vis is required then the employee must comply. Remember you are only trying to ensure they go home at night!!!
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Posted By Gavin
Susan
You could also consider the issue of footware - safety shoes / boots, dependant upon the tasks required. The basic approach, as always, is to risk assess the tasks that they will carryout and provide appropriate controls, including PPE. Be careful about the boundary between uniforms and PPE.
Good luck
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Posted By WILSON KINDRED
I agree with what has been said and sugest you refer to the Guidanc eon PPE reg 4 - it all comes down to Risk Assessment.
I would think high vis jacket (or waist coat in summer) safety footwear (if there is a chance of a vehicle being driven over the foot) and high vis wet weather PPE, if your attendance is expected to be out in bad weather.
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Posted By Brian Houghton
Susan,
I agree with you and the other responses that have been made. One possible argument to justify your stance is as follows:
If the hi-vis clothing is only worn when dark / poor visibility, then who decides how dark is dark enough - or foggy enough - to wear it?
If it must be worn all the time, then there is no debate - a straightforward rule, easily enforcable.
Perhaps the question to ask is why the attendant doesn't want to wear hi-vis clothing all of the time? If they do not want to be wearing a heavy jacket in the middle of summer, then that is understandable - they can have a lightweight version for hot weather.
Hope that this is helpful,
Brian
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Posted By David Mains
Don't forget to pay attention to good weather as well as bad! Are you expecting the attendant to be out in the sun all day?
Also, footwear should be suitable - are they walking around all day? Your choice of safety footwear should reflect this and be comfortable as well as offering protection.
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Posted By Nick Butler
I agree with the other respondents, Hi Vis at all times, suitable footwear, and protection from the elements, you may wish to include sunscreen in this, and also sunglasses,
regards,
Nick.
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