Tag: reflective vest

In case of failure, mandatory safety triangle?

Must we always report your vehicle stopped by the security triangle? It’s not an obligation.

Since 2008, all vehicles traveling on French territory are required to have at least a yellow reflective vest and a pre-warning triangle. To skip this equipment can be expensive: € 135 fine, according to Article R416-19 of the Highway Code.

When to use his triangle?

Must we always get his security triangle when you’re down? According to the Highway Code (Article R416-19), when a vehicle stopped on the road is a traffic hazard (…) the driver must provide advance warning of the obstacle by making use of its fire distress and an emergency warning triangle with reflective tape.

 

The obligation to put in place the triangle does not apply when this action constitutes a manifest endangering the life of the conductor (Decree of 30 September 2008). The vehicles on the hard shoulder and does not impinge on the floor are not subject to this requirement, either.

 

Reminder – emergency warning triangle must be placed on the floor at a distance of about 30 meters, or beyond if necessary, for it to be visible to drivers coming in the same lane. In addition, highway, remember to store behind the guardrail.

The mandatory safety kit in Europe too

If you travel abroad, note that in some European countries set the mandatory safety kit of accessories is not the same. For example, in our Spanish neighbors, each car must have 1 Reflective safety vest and 2 pre-warning triangles. Conversely, Austria, drivers must have two jackets and one triangle.

The city invites free bike owners to control their lighting and take some reflective accessories

Monday, November 21, the city of Fourmies and Law Association biking (VTOL) will offer, free of charge, to bicycle owners to control their lighting and distribute accessories with reflective material. Not to mention the flight.

 

“This may seem a novel initiative but is best organized to raise awareness.” Thus, Monday, November 21, from 17 to 19 hours, the assistant to the sustainable development of Fourmies, Martine Roux gives Does appointments you to bicycle owners to control their lighting, as part of a partnership between the city and the right cycling Association (VTOL): ” It’s a fact: too many of our fellow citizens drive without lights, especially young people. It’s very dangerous. Especially when the days get shorter and it’s dark in 17 hours. “Another strong argument,” less than 10% of bike trips are at night but they cause 21% of fatal accidents.”

 

Make mark his bike for 5 €

That day, the theater of the court Jean, this “Operation lighting and marking bicycles against theft” will remember what is required and recommended. Lights, reflectors, reflective vest, reflectors … professionals will be present to advise “to be visible bike but distribute lighting accessories.” And that’s not all. It will be offered for € 5 (and against identification and proof of purchase) “to mark his bike against theft while being informed about the choice of a good burglar.” “We have not yet caught up with our behind the Netherlands … but with these actions on the bicycle, we sow small pebbles. And it also is within the scope of other projects of the municipality adds Roux. We hope that in 2017, some of them will emerge as the realization of a soft link in the city for wearing safety vest’s cyclists. “Or the creation of a bicycle repair shop front, run, making available to the population in the districts.

Volunteers wearing safety vest clean the roadsides

“We join the business with pleasure,” quietly said Bertrand wearing safety vest, a resident of Donnemarie-Dontilly, the Crossroads near the Croix de Toulouse, in the forest of Fontainebleau, yesterday afternoon.

 

With friends, he is part of the twenty volunteers came to the call of the collective A short walk to a great approach to collect waste. Equipped with a reflective vest, armed with gloves, armed with pliers, the volunteers filled trash bags butts, cigarette packs, plastic scraps, and cans. “In January, we picked up a ton with 100 people within 3 km!”

 

“It is important for the education of children, very sensitive to this approach,” says Magali, came from Moissy Cramayel with her two toddlers. “We must teach them the right things to make available to it,” added Kevin with reflective clothing.

Children learn to safely navigate the new constable

Třebeničtí pupil’s yesterday morning before school to meet with the policewoman with  Reflective vest from printing department and Prevention and the new local police officer.

 

The aim was to examine the pupils, if properly and safely cross the street. The speech was also about “the absolute priority” of pedestrians at crossings and that this is an unwritten rule not to rely. Every schoolboy then received a reflective tape with information on the importance of its use.

“Children are on the road more at risk than other walkers. Less focus and cannot yet estimate the distance well and anticipate the situation. The more important is to be on the road also maximizing visibility. Bright clothes, school bag and shoes with reflective accessories will make their daily journey to school and from school safer, “explained Paul, spokespeople.

 

Economy: what will change in 2016 in France?

The 2016 program: bicycle mileage allowance, the mutual health in all businesses, the creation of the premium business, higher tone, the reflective vest for motorcyclists…

Employers must now provide additional health (insurance, mutual or provident fund) and finance up to 50%.

 

No happy surprise for employees paid at the minimum wage. The 0.6% increase is the strict application of the law. It will amount to € 9.67 per hour or € 1,466.62 per month, gross, or about € 1143 net. It targets more than 18 workers earning low incomes, less than 1500 Euros net per month for a single person.

 

– Bikers will clothe or have on hand a high visibility vest (fluorescent jacket). Note that 2016 will see the end of the clamping motorcycles to 100 HP.

From 1 January 2016, any person wishing to sell on the Internet a cat or dog will need to register in the commercial register, with exceptions.

In case of dispute with a professional, you can ask for help to a mediator to find an amicable solution. Professionals have until January 2016 to comply with the decree organizing the mediation of consumer disputes. The great debate is now on the name of the new regions.

 

At the same time, the Government decided to merge the premium business and the premium for employment, device that is expected to benefit 5.6 million people with modest incomes.

In 2016, taxi fares will be capped at 3.83 Euros of support; 1.05 euro (or 1.06 euro for Parisian taxis) of mileage allowance (price kilometer) and 35.26 Euros (or 35.43 Euros for Parisian taxis) for the maximum price schedule for the period waiting (if booked by the client) or slow running.

 

For his part, the prime business will benefit 5.6 million in assets.

The price of diesel will drop to 0.93 euro per liter. The e cost to the state will be 55 million Euros per year. The price of stamps price of the postage stamp will rise by 3.6% on average. For individuals, the price of the stamp of the priority letter will increase from € 0.76 to € 0.80 and that of the green cover of 0.68 € to 0.70 €. Here are some that will impact the daily lives of the French. The map of France is changing with the passage of 22-13 regions.

 

As motorists, drivers of two or three-wheeled motor vehicles must have a yellow vest “high visibility” on hand and wear it in case of emergency stop. Violators face a fine of 11 Euros if no jacket on board, 135 Euros if they do not carry the following emergency stop.

 

If you choose the auto-entrepreneur regime to exercise an individual activity, you will suffer a slight increase your social security contributions. Recall that these are calculated at a flat rate of actually collected the revenue. It will increase from 2.64 Euros to 4.34 Euros per megawatt hour. However, the measure is optional for the company.

 

– The interest loan (PTZ) must be accessible to more households through increased ceilings of income taken into account. Larger, they will also be more efficient and will be able to compete with other European regions. And finally, the PTZ in the older building, with work, will be expanded to 30 000 municipalities and the obligation to occupancy from 25 to 6 years.

Mandatory: reflective safety vest must!

Mandatory in each vehicle

From 1 July 2014, warning vest to be carried in passenger cars, trucks, train and truck tractors and buses and coaches mandatory. Already in many neighboring states motorists must carry a reflective vest. For commercial vehicles in Germany the appropriate regulatory bodies for years before a high visibility vest.

 

Federal Transport Minister Alexander:

“Better visibility improves safety. Safety vests can save lives. In addition to the first aid kit and warning triangle now includes the safety vest for prescribed equipment, of vehicles. To be recognized in time in dangerous situations, it is strongly recommended to carry the entrained safety vest. This is especially true when a breakdown or accident in the dark or in poor visibility. ”

 

Here are some hints to new regulation:

Why is the safety vest important?

Whether you place the warning triangle after a breakdown, change a tire or run for: there is a danger of being overlooked by other road users anytime, day or night. Who wears a safety vest, falling to – and is seen much earlier than without the gaudy garment. To detect motorists pedestrians without vest only about 80 meters away. Support a safety vest can be seen in the dim light hand already from a distance of about 150 meters.

 

For whom the high visibility vests compulsory?

So far was the requirement to carry a safety vest for drivers of commercial vehicles. The new regulation applies to all cars, trucks and buses registered in Germany.

 

How many vests I need to carry?

In Germany, although only a high visibility vest per vehicle is required. Nevertheless advises “Slow Down”, to have a vest for every passenger in the baggage – so can leave the car clearly visible in an emergency all passengers.

 

When should I wear a safety vest?

Important: Tighten the safety vest before getting out of the car! Where I store the safety vest? In order for the safety vest is always accessible in an emergency, stow it best under the driver’s seat, in the shelves of the door or in the glove compartment – but definitely not in the trunk. Also, do not mount the safety vest over a seat: The sun’s rays can be the signal color fade with time.

 

What should I consider when purchasing the vest?

The waistcoat in red, yellow or orange must conform to DIN EN 471 or EN ISO 20471: 2013 standard and comply with be provided with reflective stripes. The west audited there are, inter alia for technical testing and inspection services, in the offices of the Automobile Club, in an auto parts store and petrol stations. With prices starting around five Euros, the cost of life-saving emergency acquisition is manageable. Buyer pays attention to the quality. So are vests with additional “Suspenders Strip” more readily noticeable.

Warning vests for private vehicles

In Germany the warning reflective vest is not mandatory equipment for private vehicles. However, the TÜV always recommends wearing this protective clothing in case of breakdown – not just in the dark season. The reflective material is seen from a distance of 150 meters. People without a warning vest are only recognized by drivers when they are only 80 meters away.

 

To ensure that the vest is quickly accessible in an emergency, it should be stored in the interior, preferably in the glove compartment, under the seat or in the side pockets. When the safety vests are open in the interior, they can age faster due to the sun’s rays. The luggage compartment is less suitable for accommodating the vest. On the one hand you have to run around without protection around the car to get to the vest, on the other hand it could be hidden there by luggage.

 

Approved in Germany are vests in red, orange and yellow, which comply with the norm 71 DIN EN. For children, there are also other colors with the marking DIN EN 1150. The reflective waistcoats are available from approx. Not only two Euros for example at the ADAC, but also at many petrol stations or in accessories workshops.

Police checks whether safety vest is available in the car

Motorists were asked whether you have a high visibility vests are in the car. “Since July 1, 2014, the requirement of being accompanied of safety vests in cars. Whoever violates them must reckon with a warning fee of 15 Euros,” said Police Chief Superintendent.

 

The transport controls under the motto “See and be seen”. The road safety consultant police spoke the driver specifically to their behavior. The officials held numerous briefings to sensitize motorists. In emergencies, the West should be taken when leaving the vehicle. Nevertheless, it is recommended that passengers present ways to use safety barriers and unnecessarily linger on the road long.

 

The police ended the controls with a gratifying conclusion: Nearly 90 percent of drivers led at least a reflective vest in their vehicle.

 

Chief advises. “Do not store their safety vests hand inside the vehicle – for example in a door pocket, under the seat or in the glove compartment Often lay the West hidden in the trunk and would not have been fast in an emergency, even if only at least one vest on board. Needs, the driver should also think about his passenger. ”

 

And another tip for last: caution in international voyages. There often are much stricter rules and penalties – for example, the wearing of warning safety clothing of all occupants.

New equips weathercock with safety vest

Chicken Polly of farmer Clemens from Dielingen already caused headlines: The farmer had the animal attracted a high visibility vest. Now also carries the weathercock on the roof glowing neon green.

 

In animal paradise already makes a small chicken with reflective safety vest stir: Polly regularly out of the cage on the busy B51 and brings thereby in danger. For safety reasons, the holders of its laying hen therefore put on a special chicken safety vest, which he had found on the internet. That did not like the rooster on the roof; He also called for a high visibility vest, so farmer.

 

“Thus the rooster is in the mood”

 

“What should I do? Thus the rooster is in the mood and to continue taking care of my chickens, I have also so missed him a vest.” For a few days of carries on the roof now signal colors and is therefore probably the first (weather) Hahn with a reflective vest.

Flame retardant reflective clothing

The flame retardant reflective clothing according to EN 469 and HUPF part 1 and 4 serves the firefighters firefighting and protects the wearer from exposure to flames during his work. The construction of the fire protective clothing is a decisive factor for the safety of the wearer. What materials the Outerwear is exactly depends, among other economic factors and the question of the desired degree of protection against flame and resistance to chemicals. The structure of the clothing always consists of min. 3 layers (upper material, intermediate layer and inner lining), but may also consist of other materials.

 

The object of the fabric is to protect the wearer from flames, water and mechanical and chemical influences. The liner is to realize a thermal insulation against a hot environment. With high quality and expensive cladding insulation is installed directly into this position a membrane for breathability, while an air cushion by small dimpled “spacer” -to outer fabric layer departures generated. The lining has finally purpose, remove the sweat from the body. Along with 3-layer structure, there is also the possibility of the same basic principle of a 4 (or more) to achieve ply construction. Here are membranes and the thermal insulation separated. This reduces production costs and the costs considerably, but results in a higher weight, poorer mobility and often worse breathability of safety clothing, since the steam must penetrate more layers of clothing (higher resistance). Owns the more layers, the structure, the more negative this affects on the water absorption behavior of clothing and a longer drying time back.

 

In flame and temperatures just above 800 ° c the polyaramid hardens and discolored yellow / brown. The hardening of the material also is very fragile and crumbles / breaks as a very thin layer of ice at the slightest mechanical stress. High-quality protective clothing recurring thermal stresses or suddenly occurring high temperature has to withstand, so as PBI is prepared. This prevents the need to replace the clothing after each flame application. In addition, the material is retained even after exposure to fire permanently elastic and has a high resistance to acids and alkalis.

 

In protective clothing is used by HUPF part 1 and 4 of the Viking and Watex companies mainly. Usually this takes the art fiber are used. All garments are antistatic and can also in EX-zones (hazardous areas) are used. In addition to an outer jacket includes a diaper cover and for firefighters, a two-ply head guard and appropriate gloves to equip the personnel employed.

 

For the better visibility both day and night, the clothing is usually equipped with reflective material in yellow / silver / yellow and pure silver. If the complete set worn, eliminates the reflective vest obligation for the firefighter. These reflective stripes are particularly noticeable by their very noticeable yellowing and their reflective property. Simultaneously, the layer structure of the test Jacket is designed differently than the jackets regularly employed.