To properly wear a safety jacket, hold your arms straight up over your head and have someone gently pull up on the arm openings.
Here's a breakdown for ensuring a proper fit:
- Raise Your Arms: Lift both arms straight above your head. This creates space and allows the jacket to be positioned correctly.
- Assistance Needed: It's best to have a friend or colleague help with this step for optimal fitting.
- Grasp and Pull Up: Have your helper grasp the tops of the arm openings.
- Gentle Upward Pull: They should gently pull the jacket upwards, ensuring it sits correctly on your shoulders.
- Check the Fit: After the jacket is on, ensure the following:
- No Excess Room: There shouldn't be excessive space above the arm openings. The jacket should fit snugly, but not tightly, around your shoulders.
- Chin, Ears, and Face Clearance: The jacket must not ride up and obstruct your chin, ears, or face. A jacket that interferes with these areas presents a safety hazard.
- Fastenings: Once correctly positioned, secure all fastenings (zippers, buttons, or straps) to ensure the jacket stays in place.
A properly fitted safety jacket provides optimal protection and visibility. Always check the fit and fastenings before starting any work.
