SAFETY - PERSONAL GROOMING 13

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Which of the following is the main reason for the grooming and uniform standards in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

To promote employee morale

To foster esprit de corps

To ensure personal safety (correct)

To maintain a professional image

Who is responsible for monitoring members' compliance with the grooming and uniform standards?

The officers (correct)

The administration

The general public

The members themselves

What is the definition of grooming according to the text?

To ensure personal safety

To maintain a clean appearance

To enhance employee morale

To tend carefully to person and dress (correct)

What is the primary factor considered when determining grooming standards?

Personal safety Signup and view all the answers

Who is obligated to accept the grooming and uniform standards as a job requirement?

All uniformed members of the department Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grooming and uniform standards in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

To ensure personal safety Signup and view all the answers

According to the Philadelphia Fire Department grooming guidelines, what is the maximum length that hair can extend below the top of the uniform shirt collar when combed, brushed, or otherwise worn?

2 inches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT permitted for facial hair according to the guidelines?

Beards Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length that mustaches can extend beyond a vertical straight line drawn from the corners of the mouth according to the guidelines?

1/2 inch Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT permitted for cosmetics according to the guidelines?

Purple or gold lipstick Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length that fingernails can exceed when measured from the fingertip according to the guidelines?

1/4 inch Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following jewelry/ornamentation is NOT permitted according to the guidelines?

Wrist bracelet Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many neck chains are permissible to be worn on the inside of the shirt?

One Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of earrings are allowed to be worn?

Post-type, stud earrings Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what material must the earrings be made of?

Gold, silver, diamond, or white pearl Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the maximum size allowed for earrings?

6mm Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should earrings be worn?

Only one earring per lobe Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of jewelry is expressly prohibited?

Hoop earrings Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the policy regarding tattoos?

Tattoos must be in good taste Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who has the authority to alter or waive the provisions regarding tattoos?

The Fire Commissioner Signup and view all the answers