Safety vest

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European Standard EN ISO 20471
National standards DIN EN ISO 20471: 2017-03, ÖNORM EN ISO 20471: 2017-03; SN EN ISO 20471: 2017-03
Area High visibility clothing
Regulates High visibility clothing - test methods and requirements
Brief description High visibility clothing - test methods and requirements
Latest edition 2017-03
Warning vest according to EN 471, yellow
Safety vest according to EN 471, orange
Pictogram "Use safety vest" according to DIN EN ISO 7010

A safety vest (also luminous vest , reflector vest , safety vest , safety vest or esp. For hunting signal jacket is) a vest in mostly yellow or orange fluorescent paint with retroreflective strips that serves for better visibility of people. Safety vests are worn by road construction workers or truck drivers , for example . In the event of a breakdown or a traffic accident on the motorway, in particular , it is important to be seen from a great distance.

In road traffic, it is one of the items of equipment to be carried in motor vehicles in some countries . In Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Spain and Hungary, a safety vest must be available for every person in the vehicle concerned. In Germany, up to June 30, 2014, carrying a safety vest was only required in commercial vehicles and only recommended for private individuals. As a result of the 48th ordinance amending road traffic regulations (resolution of the Federal Council of July 5, 2013), since July 1, 2014, it has also been a requirement in the Federal Republic of Germany to carry a safety vest in all passenger cars , trucks , tractor units , multi-axle tractors and buses , which are to be put into operation on public roads , mandatory.

function

The safety vest combines two different functions for better visibility:

  • In daylight , the fluorescent color surface uses the incident sunlight and appears particularly bright because UV light is converted into visible light by means of fluorescence . This works particularly well in twilight and in cloudy weather (because of the higher proportion of short-wave light then).
  • When it is dark, the retroreflective elements reflect incident light in the direction of the light source. For this function, the observer must therefore be close to a light source that illuminates the surroundings. In vehicles, this is given by the low beam , in other cases only if the lighting is arranged appropriately.

In order to achieve the intended visibility, it is necessary that the safety vest is worn closed. This is usually done using a Velcro fastener on the front of the vest.

Examples of high-visibility clothing (high-visibility pants and high-visibility jacket)

Standards and classes for high-visibility clothing

Safety vests were classified according to the EN 471 standard until October 2013 . The EN ISO 20471 standard , which replaces EN 471, has been in force since June 2013 . Regarding the implementation of Directive 89/686 / EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment was acceptance of the presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant legislation of the Union (presumption of conformity), the superseded EN 471: 2003+ A1: 2007 ended on September 30, 2013. On April 12, 2017, EN ISO 20471: 2013 / A1: 2016 was first published in the Official Journal; With regard to the implementation of Directive 89/686 / EEC, the assumption of presumption of conformity for the EN ISO 20471: 2013 it replaces was terminated on May 31, 2017 without the cited new amendment.

Pictogram similar to that of DIN EN ISO 20471

Safety vests are regulated in the standards EN ISO 20471 and EN 1150. While EN 1150 only applies to high-visibility clothing for non-professional use (i.e. leisure use), EN ISO 20471 also regulates high-visibility clothing for commercial use. The EN 471 standard, which is valid until October 2013, describes three protection classes. Mandatory high-visibility clothing in road traffic generally had to meet at least class 2. For insured the statutory accident insurance (excluding the social security of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture  - the name when performing the tasks of the agricultural accident insurance agricultural trade association leads), which carry out towing, salvage, Breakdown or repair work, High visibility clothing is compulsory in Class 3 , it is recommended for people in the rescue service.

EN 471
class		 Area [m²] of
fluorescent material		 Area [m²] of
reflective material		 Example, remark
2 0.50 0.13 Safety vest
3 0.80 0.20 Warning jacket with long sleeves, with reflective stripes on the sleeves

For a safety vest according to EN 471, two circumferential, 50 mm or wider reflective strips were required, while for clothing according to EN 1150 (leisure applications) a single, 25 mm wide reflective strip is sufficient. The successor standard, EN ISO 20471, goes beyond the requirements of the previous EN 471. In addition to the stripes around the torso, vertical stripes are required.

Further changes to EN ISO 20471 compared to EN 471 are the additional measurement of color locus and luminance after at least five washing cycles, the revision of the design requirements and changes to test requirements.

Safety vest compulsory in Europe

  • Germany : Since July 1, 2014 , at least one reflective vest ( Section 53a (2) No. 3 StVZO ) and responsible persons must be carried in passenger cars , trucks , semitrailer tractors , multi-axle tractors and buses that are used in traffic on public roads Requests must be presented and handed over to check that the condition is in accordance with regulations ( Section 31b No. 4a StVZO). Safety vests must comply with the standard DIN EN 471: 2003 + A1: 2007, March 2008 edition or the standard EN ISO 20471: 2013 and be in a ready-to-use condition ( Section 53a, Paragraph 1, Sentences 3–4 StVZO). In the event of a breach of the obligation to carry the vehicle, a warning fee of 15 euros (standard rate of the catalog of fines ) is provided. There is no obligation to wear; The Federal Ministry of Transport refers to wearing "the autonomous action of road users". People who are involved in the construction, maintenance or cleaning of streets and facilities in the street space or in garbage collection or who have to supervise streets or facilities in their space must wear conspicuous warning clothing when working outside of sidewalks and barriers ( Section 35 Paragraph 6 sentence 4 in conjunction with sentence 1 StVO ), which correspond to EN 471 and must also comply with the requirements of EN 471 listed in the general administrative regulation for the StVO. The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) has issued accident prevention regulations in accordance with Section 15, Book 7 of the Social Code (SGB 7) , which apply to entrepreneurs and those insured by the statutory accident insurance (with the exception of social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture  - those who carry out the tasks of agricultural accident insurance Designation agricultural professional association ) and apply to entrepreneurs and employees of foreign companies who carry out an activity in Germany without belonging to an accident insurance institution (even if insured persons work in or for the company for whom another accident insurance institution is responsible) and from the persons concerned are to be observed in addition to the aforementioned general regulations: § 31 of the DGUV regulation  70 obliges entrepreneurs to use machine-driven multi-lane land vehicles that are not tied to rails and their trailer vehicles uge as well as the vehicle-related part of work machines and work equipment, provided that they are self-propelled or can be moved as trailers, equipped with suitable warning clothing for at least one insured person. This does not apply to vehicles that are used exclusively in-house or for which it is ensured by equipping the vehicles with radio and using workshop vehicles or other comparable measures that their drivers do not carry out repair work on public roads themselves. The drivers must be instructed in writing not to carry out such work themselves. The written instructions must be carried in the vehicle. It also does not apply to vehicles that are excluded from the application of this BG regulation in accordance with Section 1 (2). "The obligation to equip vehicles with high-visibility clothing for at least one insured person means that vehicles that are constantly manned by the driver and front passenger must also be equipped with two high-visibility clothing." The high-visibility clothing must comply with the implementation instructions for DGUV regulation 70, which are based on DIN EN 471 and certain requirement features of these, but also classifies fire brigade protective clothing and warning clothing as suitable in accordance with the provisions of BGV C27 and BGR 238-1. Anyone who intentionally or negligently contravenes these provisions of the accident prevention regulation is acting in accordance with Section 58 of DGUV Regulation 70 in accordance with Section 209 (1) No. 1, Seventh Book of the Social Code (SGB VII), which in accordance with Section 209 (3) SGB VII with a fine of up to ten thousand euros can be fined.  
  • Belgium : Since February 1, 2007 it is compulsory to wear a reflective vest per vehicle when leaving the vehicle (including motorcycles) in the event of accidents and breakdowns outside of built-up areas and on motorways and motorways. There is no obligation to carry a safety vest. Fine for breach of the obligation to wear: 50 to 1,375 euros.
  • Finland : All vehicle drivers should wear clothing with reflective material when they have to leave the vehicle in the dark, as should pedestrians who are out in the dark. So far, violations have not been punished with a fine.
  • France : From July 1, 2008, it is compulsory to carry at least one reflective vest and to wear it when leaving the vehicle due to an accident or breakdown of the vehicle for all occupants (does not apply to motorcycles, tricycles and quads). Since September 1, 2008, cyclists have also had to wear a safety vest outside of urban areas at night or during the day when visibility is poor. Fine for breach of the obligation to carry: at least 90 euros, for breach of the obligation to carry: at least 22 euros.
  • Italy : Since April 1, 2004, it is compulsory to wear a vehicle in the event of an accident or breakdown outside of built-up areas and on motorways. Does not apply to motorcyclists. If a breakdown triangle is set up to secure the vehicle , the person setting up the triangle must wear the safety vest. There is no obligation to carry a safety vest. Since August 1st, 2010 after dusk and in the tunnel, cyclists have to wear a safety vest during the day. Fine for breach of the obligation to wear: at least 41 euros.
  • Croatia : Must be carried in the event of an accident or breakdown of a vehicle outside of built-up areas and on motorways, including motorcyclists. So far, violations have not been punished with a fine.
  • Lithuania : Cyclists must wear a reflective vest in the dark. During the day, they must either switch on a white front light or a red taillight or wear a red, orange or yellow safety vest if they are driving on the road, but not on cycle paths, on the side of the road or on sidewalks.
  • Luxembourg : Since 2008, it has been compulsory to wear a safety vest when leaving the vehicle (including motorcycles) in the event of an accident or breakdown on the motorway and on expressways. Even pedestrians walking on the edge of country roads must wear a safety vest at night or in poor visibility during the day. The rule does not apply if there is an alternative to a cycle or pedestrian path. There is no obligation to carry a safety vest. Fine for breach of the obligation to wear: at least 49 euros.
  • Montenegro : Must be carried in the event of an accident or breakdown of a vehicle outside of built-up areas and on motorways. The obligation to carry is guaranteed, as all drivers have to pull the safety vest over the backrest of the driver's seat while driving.
  • Norway : Since March 1, 2007, vehicles with a Norwegian license plate are only required to be carried and carried in the event of an accident or breakdown of a vehicle outside of built-up areas and on motorways. Does not apply to motorcyclists. So far, violations have not been punished with a fine.
  • Austria : Drivers of all multi-lane vehicles (including quads , microcars, tractors , etc.) have had to carry at least one safety vest since May 1, 2005 and wear it where they have to set up a breakdown triangle. They must also be worn on motorways, motorways and country roads in the event that the vehicle is parked outside of marked parking lots or rest houses due to a breakdown or the like. Does not apply to motorcyclists. Fine for breach of the obligation to carry or carry: 14 to 36 euros.
  • Portugal : Since June 25, 2005, drivers of vehicles with Portuguese license plates are only required to carry and wear a safety vest; but not for motorcycle and trike riders. Vehicle drivers must wear a safety vest if they leave their vehicle outside built-up areas in the event of an accident or breakdown and stay on the road or the shoulder. Fines for breach of the obligation to carry: € 60 to € 300, for breach of the obligation to carry: € 120 to 600.
  • Slovakia : Obligation to carry and carry in the event of an accident or breakdown of a vehicle outside of built-up areas and on motorways, including motorcyclists. Fine for breach of the obligation to carry or carry: at least 50 euros.
  • Slovenia : There is no obligation to carry a safety vest. It is compulsory to wear a reflective vest when leaving the car after an accident or breakdown on motorways or expressways. However, motorcyclists are not required to wear them. Fine for breach of the obligation to wear: 40 euros.
  • Spain : In Spain this has been compulsory since July 24, 2004. Fluorescent suspenders are also permitted as an alternative to the safety vest . Does not apply to motorcyclists. Fine for breach of the obligation to wear: up to 50 euros.
  • Czech Republic : Obligation to carry and carry in the event of an accident or breakdown of a private or commercial vehicle outside of built-up areas and on motorways. A vest must be available for each passenger.
  • Hungary : All pedestrians outside the local area have been obliged to wear them since 2008 and therefore also for vehicle occupants who leave their vehicle. Fine for breach of the obligation to carry: Up to 30,000  forints ( 97.27 euros).
Safety vests must be carried in Europe

For all countries (except Germany), the obligation to use only exists outside of built-up areas. However, there are major differences in the details of the regulations in the individual countries. In some countries you only need one per vehicle, in others you only need one per seat. In some cases, there is no explicit obligation to carry the vehicle, but an obligation to use it in the event of a breakdown or an accident.

In Germany, the obligation to wear is not conditioned by road traffic regulations. However, the accident prevention regulations of the employers' liability insurance association contain regulations for commercially used, multi-lane vehicles. At least one vest must be carried for the driver, in the case of vehicles that are regularly occupied by co-drivers, also for the co-drivers. The vest must be worn for repair work, towing or rescue work on public roads. According to the accident prevention regulations, not carrying and not using them are administrative offenses within the meaning of the Social Security Code . You can be punished with a fine by the professional association .

In Austria by 2010, after four years of wearability, the number of accidents due to not recognizing people on the road in the dark had decreased by 39 percent. The number of casualties was even reduced by 53%. These results and a visual analysis study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport are intended to form the basis of an initiative by the European Automobile Club to the European Parliament for a Europe-wide uniform regulation.

Other uses

Referring insured persons of the social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture (referring person)

“Referrers must be easily recognizable. You have to be in the machine operator's field of vision. ”(Section 83, Paragraph 4 of the Accident Prevention Regulations for Technical Work Equipment (VSG 3.1) of the social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture ). B. wear clearly visible warning clothing (safety vests). On DIN EN ISO 20471 "High visibility clothing - test methods and requirements"; 03/2017 is pointed out. "(Implementation instructions for paragraph 4)

"Insured persons who instruct must be easily recognizable." (§ 9 Paragraph 4 of the accident prevention regulation safety and health protection labeling (VSG 1.5) of the social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture) "Depending on the situation and lighting conditions, the use of conspicuous identification signs, e.g. . B. safety vests may be required. "(Implementation instructions for paragraph 4)

As a safety vest outside of traffic

Photo of a person wearing a yellow safety vest with the inscription "Folder" on the back near a concert stage.
Yellow safety vest with the inscription "Folder" on the back near the Christival concert stage
Photo of several construction workers, some of them dressed in orange-red safety vests, pouring a building ceiling with concrete.
Construction workers in safety vests when concreting a building ceiling
Photo of four people in orange-red high-visibility clothing connecting a ground power unit to an aircraft by cable.
Airport staff in orange-red high-visibility clothing connecting a ground power unit to an aircraft

Safety vests are also used outside of road traffic to make people easier to recognize, for example on the railroad, at airports, on construction sites and port areas or for stewards in stadiums and as identification for press photographers.

As a function label for authorities and organizations with security tasks

Possible labeling for respiratory protection monitoring at the fire brigade in Germany ( identification vest )

Occasionally, safety vests in different colors are also used as identification vests, in order to clearly mark executives of the authorities and organizations with safety tasks in action.

When hunting

Photo of five hunters with a dog blowing their hunting horns in a field covered with hoarfrost.
Three of these five hunters in Mecklenburg wear clothes with an orange-red signal color

"In hunts all have on the hunt (§ 4, paragraph 12 directly involved clearly distinguishable in color from the surrounding area." Unfallverhütungsvorschrift hunting (VSG 4.4) of the social security of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture ) "As much color withdrawals are suitable for drivers , Driver and through shooters z. B. yellow rain gear or chest cloaks in orange-red signal color in protecting such. As an orange-red signal band on the hat . "(Execution instruction to paragraph 12)

Photo of a huntress and two rifle dogs in modern clothing in the forest during autumn or winter.
The hunter and dogs in modern clothing, mostly red and / or yellow, dog collars and leashes are in orange-red signal color

There are now safety vests for hunting use not only for hunters and drivers, but also for dogs . In driven hunts or driven hunts , these serve to better differentiate between game and dog.

storage

You can often see that the safety vest in vehicles is only hung over one of the seats. It should be noted, however, that if the fibers are exposed to constant sunlight, they lose their fluorescent properties in a short time and the safety vest loses its protective effect. In addition, warning vests stored in this way can impair the effectiveness of the airbag installed in the seat backs in the event of a traffic accident . It therefore makes more sense to keep the vest in the glove compartment or in the side compartment of a door, where it is better protected from strong sunlight.

See also

Web links

Commons : Safety vest  - album with pictures, videos and audio files
Wiktionary: Safety vest  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Wiktionary: Safety vest  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Wiktionary: Leuchtweste  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

Individual evidence

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