Hi Viz Jackets
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Hi Viz Jackets
Eh up!
Need to know how many of you work for airlines that supply you all with Hi- Viz jackets for walking around the ramp area, Disembarking Pax etc...
Our Company puts 3 Jackets on board which is fine until the entire Crew has to A/C change, walk to Transport etc. Our Crew think all Cabin Crew should have one. Please let me know what happens where you are.
Cheers.
Need to know how many of you work for airlines that supply you all with Hi- Viz jackets for walking around the ramp area, Disembarking Pax etc...
Our Company puts 3 Jackets on board which is fine until the entire Crew has to A/C change, walk to Transport etc. Our Crew think all Cabin Crew should have one. Please let me know what happens where you are.
Cheers.
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From: Devon UK
I must admit I was a bit surprised to find that BA don't issue HiVis to their cabin crew
At base we either travel by bus or walk to the gate via the terminal
It doesn't seem to be a problem downroute anywhere as we are usually on an airbridge or are escorted by security across the ramp the same way as the pax
At base we either travel by bus or walk to the gate via the terminal
It doesn't seem to be a problem downroute anywhere as we are usually on an airbridge or are escorted by security across the ramp the same way as the pax
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From: in a tin container
Hi - although they really clash with my hair colour I have quite a selection of Hi Vis at home kindly donated by BIMIBABY, bmi Regional, Islandsflug, American Airlines and a private operator.
As we have to wear them on the ramp I think operaters should give one each to all crew members....
Its cheaper than paying a fine or large sums out in insurance should an accident happen!
As we have to wear them on the ramp I think operaters should give one each to all crew members....
Its cheaper than paying a fine or large sums out in insurance should an accident happen!
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From: Brisbane
At Brisbane airport all staff that go on the tarmac must wear a high visibility jacket/vest failing to comply will result in an on the spot fine of I think about $AUD500.00 Qantas issue high visibility vests or shirts etc for nearly all Brisbane staff that go on tarmac high vis equipment...well nearly all. They're a good idea and in future we may also be issued with Ice High Vis vests for hot spells.
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From: 03 ACE
Slightly off track here, but it is now a legal requirement in the Spanish territories, to carry a HiViz at all times in ones car.
It should be worn at any, time day or night, if one has to exit the car by the roadside for any reason.
It should be worn at any, time day or night, if one has to exit the car by the roadside for any reason.
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From: gatwick
My company issue hi-viz jackets to all crew . and we have to wear them from leaving the crew room to boarding the a/c .
Have been told its a BAA requirement and a fine is imposed to those not doing so .
I am therefore a little confused, as TUI and Virgin crews never wear them ? .. at LGW. Can someone please enlighten me
many thanks
Have been told its a BAA requirement and a fine is imposed to those not doing so .
I am therefore a little confused, as TUI and Virgin crews never wear them ? .. at LGW. Can someone please enlighten me
many thanks
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Well we don't wear them in the terminal, they are to be worn at all times when on the apron/tarmac, this includes boarding pax at the bottom of steps. (as a company standard we also have to have a ID's on and ear defenders!) MYT are tough cookies!
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From: England
Have to admit, my company (MYT) is vert strickt as to when to wear it, you don't wear it in the terminal as one of my colleagues said before, but you don't go out on the ramp or anywhere near the a/c without one! also with your ID on show and you ear defenders... dont really see many other airline crews wearing them downroute, but its silly not to, if its provided... wear it! when you get hit by ground service trucks who you gonna complain to when the airilne provided ya hi viz and you didnt wear it?
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From: Finding Out on 121.50
I am sure that in Europe now it is a legal requirment that if you are required to wear safety equipment as part of your job your employer must supply it.
So a Hi Viz would count as an item that has to be supplied.
So a Hi Viz would count as an item that has to be supplied.
