December 2017 - Page 2 of 2

Decree that reflective vest in safety kit of all vehicles

The initiative will take effect on January 1, 2016, considering an infraction for not wearing the reflective vest in the car that will constitute a slight fault.

A driver is exposed to being run over when he descends from his vehicle because of a technical breakdown, especially if the emergency occurs during low light or at night. Faced with this problem, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications announced a new decree that will require the wearing of a reflective vest on the vehicle, in order to make the driver more visible in case he must descend from the vehicle to attend an emergency.

On the occasion, the Minister of Transport, Andrés Gomez-Lobo, explained “the lack of visibility is the main factor that affects the occurrence of the abuses in low-light hours, so we are promoting the use of reflective material for protect people’s lives and prevent accidents.” In addition, Minister Gomez-Lobo called for self-care: “Before getting off the vehicle in case of emergency, put on the reflective vest. It will make you visible and it can save your life, “said the minister.

The executive secretary of Cohasset, Francisca said, “More time of vision implies a greater reaction time of the motorist. As an example: a person is visible at night at only 40 meters, which means that a driver walking at 65 kilometers per hour could not stop in time. With the reflective vest on, the person is visible from more than 150 meters and with high lights even from about 400 meters. ”

This new decree adds the reflective vest to the other safety elements that must be found in each motorized vehicle to deal with emergencies, such as the safety triangle. The high visibility vest must contain both fluorescent and retro reflective material, and must always be carried in a location on the vehicle that is accessible from inside, such as the glove compartment, so that the driver gets off the vehicle and wearing the vest.

The decree will come into effect on January 1, 2016, considering an infraction for not wearing the vest in the car that will constitute a slight fault, which translates into a fine of 0.2 to 0.5 UTM.

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In the last ten years, more than 6,000 people have been killed in Chile and only in 2013; the number of pedestrians who died in traffic accidents was 631. According to international experiences, the use of reflective elements significantly reduces the number of people killed.

What fine can you get if you do not wear the vest in the car?

It is advisable to take a scraper to remove ice, a flashlight, and a bottle of water or a first aid kit. In addition to being very useful in case of accident or any other unforeseen, carry certain accessories in our car is mandatory. So much so, that if we do not carry the approved triangles or the reflective vest can lead to a fine of 200 Euros.

The triangles will serve to signal to the other vehicles that ours is broken and, therefore, must be careful and slow down. They are placed at a distance of 50 meters, both in front of and behind the car. In the case of roadways with more than two lanes per direction or one way, only it will be necessary to put it in the back.

The reflective safety vest, meanwhile, is mandatory to get out of the vehicle in case of emergency stop. In addition, it is advisable to take more than one, in case the stop occurs when we travel with more people. Another reason why we can take home a fine of 200 Euros is not to carry in the vehicle any system that allows us to continue the march in the event of a puncture, such as a spare wheel or an anti-puncture kit.

There are other accessories that, although it is not mandatory to take them in the car, they can be very useful in case of emergency. This is the case of spare lamp kits, a scraper to remove ice on Monday in winter, gloves to withstand the cold in the case of having to change a wheel or put the chains, a blanket in case we get stuck in the snow, a rag, a bottle of water, an anti-fog spray and caloric foods. In winter, we should not forget to carry strings by hand.

In addition, if we travel, whatever the season in which we do it, it is advisable to bring a small safety kit, a fire extinguisher, boot clips, American tape and some tools to change a wheel in case of a puncture. Finally, never forget to bring a mobile phone charger, all the documentation, and a handy assistance number.

Emergency personnel dressed safety vest in an accident simulation

The police in safety vest of Different safety and emergency forces of Navarra participated this Thursday in a simulation of an accident and subsequent fire in the tunnel of Leiden of the A-21 Autodial Perrine. The event, which has been coordinated by the Civil Protection Service of the Government of Navarra, aims to verify the effectiveness of the implementation of the Emergency Plan for Tunnels (PETNA) of the Road Network of Navarra.

In addition to the troops mentioned above, in today’s practice, the 18 students is being developed at the School of Safety and Emergencies of Navarra between October 9 and on November 28. The activity is carried out in the scenario of the so-called singular infrastructures and is included in the module ‘Direction, command and control of emergencies’ of the program of the course.

The simulation of this Friday is included within the strategy of verification of the Emergency Plan for road safety. Directive 2004/54 / EC establish that tunnels of more than 500 meters in length must have emergency response plans. Although Navarra does not have a similar regional norm, the Government of Navarre has a plan that includes the minimum-security requirements established in that Directive.

In addition to the simulation that took place, the Department of the Presidency, Public Function, Interior and Justice developed last Tuesday, November 14, a technical day of emergencies and security to present to the operative groups the draft of the Emergency Plan in Tunnels of the road network of Navarra.

Emergencies that may arise within a tunnel’s facilities are cataloged on a scale of 0 to 3, from least to greatest severity. Among the incidents of level 0, conditions that occur in the normal use of road infrastructure are classified, such as water leaks, meteorological incidents or obstacles in the siding. Level 1 encompasses the conditions that only require police assistance, for example, incidents that require traffic regulation. Within the level two emergencies, in addition to police assistance, other means of intervention in emergencies (health care, rescue, rescue, logistical support, etc.) participate. Finally, in an emergency of level 3, a more serious range, exceptional means intervene.

The risk involved in traffic through a tunnel is related to both the length and the number of vehicles that circulate through it. Following this aspect, in Navarra, the steps are those that have an appreciable emergency risk.

There are a series of guidelines that should be followed at the time of suffering or finding an accident inside a tunnel. As a first step, you have to turn on the emergency lights and stop the engine. Before leaving the vehicle, it is necessary to put on the reflective vest and after that go to request help, using the SOS poles or by calling 112.

What to do if your car leaves you lying

Although it may seem obvious what we have to do, there are really certain protocols that will help us a lot. It has happened to all of us. In the place and at the most inopportune moment, the car leaves us stranded. Many times, we did not see it coming without any reflective elements, other times it could have been prevented.

Although it may seem obvious what we have to do in these cases, there are really certain protocols that will help us a lot. If your car has not left you lying in a long time, it does not hurt for you to prevent yourself with these tips to avoid setbacks.

Intermittent

The first thing you should do when detecting any fault, is to put intermittent. It is not the same as grabbing you in a small street, that in a main avenue, and even on the road. The turn signals are the first signal that warns other motorists that you are stopped or something is happening. Especially if you are in main avenues, it is essential to warn and alert to avoid accidents.

Signaling

Ideally, all vehicles have their safety equipment in the trunk: the emergency triangles and the reflective vest. After the intermittent, stay in your vehicle until you consider it safe to get off to put the signs. Remember that, in order to fulfill their function, you need to put the triangles at a distance of 50 meters in front and 50 meters behind your car.

Move your car to a safe area

You already warned that you are arrested. However, look for a safe place to go. If your car is stopped, consider asking for help so they can push it in neutral speed. You do not know how long it will take you to restart, so make sure you try as far as possible to get around.

Review and make the relevant calls

Maybe someone can read certain engine signals. For example, if the lights are OK, but the engine does not run, the problem could be in the engine. Alternatively, on the contrary, if the lights are low or do not turn on, it could be the battery. Nevertheless, the advisable thing is that you have the contact of a trusted mechanic or your insurer always at hand. Even if you feel tempted to move, know what it is, solve it quickly, it is better not to assume things, and wants to resolve them your way.

Although the battery may seem simple, doing it wrong can cause damage to other parts of the vehicle.

Relax and pay attention

Most of the time, the experience can leave us a bit upset. However, things can get worse if you are not calm and focused. From leaving the keys inside, until deciding not to wait so long and prefer that anyone look, both decisions are hasty and risky. Wear a safety vest on the roadside and wait the police to deal with the accidents.

Schedule your next revision.

Before anything else happens, and without thinking too much, schedule your next revisions to avoid surprises as much as possible.

He never received the reflective vest from company

The Court of Labor Letters of Iquique accepted in all its parts the claim for compensation of damages filed by a worker against the company Concessions Iquique SA, he was injured without any reflective clothing on road, for the moral damage suffered after being run over while performing “parking operator” duties in a street in the city.

In the ruling, Judge Marcela accepted the legal action presented by the plaintiff and ordered the company to pay 100 million pesos. The affected one recount in the legal action that a vehicle parked unexpectedly opened its door to the sector of the street and hit it. When falling, another vehicle in circulation overwhelmed him, since he did not notice his presence because he was not wearing a reflective vest, which the company never gave him.

Then he received first aid to remove it from under the vehicle that hit him and was transferred to a health center. However, the situation did not stop there. In his arguments, he maintains that a consequence of the injury suffered, and after months in which he could not be intimate with his spouse, “he realized that he also suffers, that is, the inability to feel orgasms, so that his sex life has seen completely destroyed, only by the negligence of his former employer, “explains the text.

For that reason, the ruling concluded, “in effect, it is an obligation of means, since it consists in adopting reasonable measures of prevention, without being able to demand an effective and absolute avoidance of occupational accidents. Since the expression effectively employs Article 184 of the Labor Code, refers to the conditions that the employer must maintain for the worker. It must be designed to achieve a real and accurate protection of the life and health of the worker in the performance of their work, that are useful and apt for such effects, all of which is not appreciated by the defendant, according to the evidence rendered and analyzed as a whole, in the light of sound criticism.” About the safety equipment, the company needs to equip it for every worker for their safe.