Forum Replies Created
-
Posts
-
Hi
We do not issue cooling towels in Hertfordshire but we do advise our Patrols to have water with them, to stand in the shade (even if this is on the ‘wrong’ side of the road) and they can remove their hats whilst not in the road.
Good Morning
We do have two crossings with this problem – not so much narrow pavements but definitely cars crawling along. We have ‘Keep Clear’ markings on the carriageway which does help. If you would like to email me on janet.fairhead@hertfordshire.gov.uk I can speak to you and arrange to have photo’s.In Hertfordshire we follow the RSGB Guidelines as below:
The Secretary of State, exercising the powers conferred on him by section 28(1)
of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, has approved the uniform to be worn by
an SCP, as described in ‘Home Office Circular No. 3/1989 SCPs Uniform’ (see
Appendix 12 and 13). Circular 3/1989 refers to a coat and is modelled on a
dustcoat, which is a knee-length garment. It also requires patrols to wear “a
peaked cap, beret or yellow turban”.
In addition, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Personal Protective
Equipment Regulations 1992, require that anyone working on or by the road
(including SCPs) must wear a high visibility garment that complies with the
requirements of the relevant British Standard. The current standard is BS EN ISO
20471: 2013, which replaced BS EN 471:2003 on 31 July 2013. Existing uniforms
complying with BS EN 471 can still be used.
Therefore, when considering buying SCP uniforms, Authorities must comply with
Home Office Circular 3/1989 and ensure their uniforms meet BS EN ISO 20471:
2013 class 3. Existing stocks of uniforms complying with BS EN 471 can still be
used.
The SCP uniform must be full-length (that is, a knee-length coat not a jacket). A
shorter coat will affect the visibility of the uniform, particularly when measured
from the horizontal eye point of a driver, taken as being 1.05m from the road
surface. Tests have shown that Saturn Yellow continues to be the most effective
fluorescent colour.
Road Safety GB considers that circular 3/1989 is not fit for purpose. A revised
circular, based on current good practice and the British Standard for PPE for
operating on the highway, has been submitted to the Home Office, which they are
currently considering. It is recommend that authorities use uniforms meeting the
standards in the proposed revised circular in Appendix 13
An SCP should be supplied with a good quality waterproof coat capable of being
easily cleaned, of good design and comfortable to wear. Buying the cheapest
available coat may prove to be a false economy, as it is likely to need replacing
sooner than a good quality garment. It is recommended that an extra lightweight
coat be supplied for summer use but it must still comply with Circular 3/1989 and
BS EN ISO 20471: 2013, (or BS EN 471:2003 for existing uniforms) Class 3 as
SCP Guidelines
Revised April 2018
11
discussed above.
Some Authorities supply other articles of clothing and the following may be
considered desirable in view of the PPE Regulations.
• boots and leggings
• gloves
• thermal body warmers
• winter trax.Hertfordshire County Council would be very happy to share our Covid guidelines for School Crossing Patrols – please email me
janet.fairhead@hertfordshire.gov.uk
