A BIG ol pet peeve of mine.....

[p3medic]

No offense to any FF/EMT's, but if a patient requires airway management, even BVM ventilation, then I need to be doing it, not them. Airway management is the most important "skill" we bring to a patient, and letting a FF half ass it while I wait for them to cut a patient out of a wreck is, in my opinion, doing the patient a disservice.

[zippyRN]

For all we know the highway was completely shut down.

even if it is shut down

1. it's still a 'fast road'

2. there are still vehicles moving or going to move ...

as for the shorts WTF???????

[dougd]

TThe only thing I would like to see is padded knees...

... then my career would really take off.

[CBEMT]

Very good point. I don't have anything against the dorky bright vests, but I do get frustrated by people who think they need to be worn anytime you aren't in the truck or someone's home. If a road is closed and it is day time, why wear a vest?

A small organization called OSHA. ANSI Class II vest (minimum) required if you're operating in a roadway.

"If you're feet are on the street, the vest is on your chest."

[BEorP]

A small organization called OSHA. ANSI Class II vest (minimum) required if you're operating in a roadway.

"If you're feet are on the street, the vest is on your chest."

If you are feet on the street then the vest should be the least of your concerns. I believe that OSHA is an American agency but even if they were Canadian that doesn't mean that they are right.

[jsadin]

OSHA's purpose in life is to levy fines. Don't want to be fined? Follow the OSHA rules (in the USA).

[HellsBells]

The jackets we are issued have reflective crests on the arms and back. Management even went one step further with our new issue jackets, they are bright yellow, with reflective lines down both arms and across the back. I've never seen anyone wear a vest on accident scenes.

[unknown]

If you are feet on the street then the vest should be the least of your concerns. I believe that OSHA is an American agency but even if they were Canadian that doesn't mean that they are right.

I mean your kidding me RIGHT? Did I miss read something here? If you ARE in the street then the Vest is the LEAST of your concerns?

HUH?

[Flasurfbum]

If you are feet on the street then the vest should be the least of your concerns. I believe that OSHA is an American agency but even if they were Canadian that doesn't mean that they are right.

If I am in the street, my first concern is proper placement of my ambulance. Second is proper PPE, including protective clothing, gloves, helmet, and vest.

[CBEMT]

If you are feet on the street then the vest should be the least of your concerns. I believe that OSHA is an American agency but even if they were Canadian that doesn't mean that they are right.

So if you think a regulatory agency is wrong, you ignore their rules?

Have fun with that.. :roll: