In case you haven’t notice, winter has “packed a punch” and with it the add distractions and stress of the holidays.  Although, winter is inevitable, there are some simple precautions you can take to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

Driving

Winter can mean bad weather, slippery roads, more traffic, and drivers who have been drinking.  It’s a time that can be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.  This season, before getting into your vehicle, make sure the wipers, tires, and brakes are in good condition.  Wear your seat belt, reduce

your driving speed, and don’t drive if you are tired.  Stay on the alert for the unexpected.  Slips and Falls

Water tracked on wet or snowy days can create a major hazard.  When it comes to safeguards against slips and falls, nothing is more important than good housekeeping.  Clean up wet areas or place cones or hazard signs nearby, warning of the danger.  People can walk on extremely slippery surfaces by modifying their speed and stride, provided they know about the dangerous condition.  This applies to public walkways in front of business and

warehouses.  It’s the lack of warning that can cause problems.

Fires

Even though your company may be equipped with automatic sprinklers, a portable

fire extinguisher is the best line of defense in the control of fires at their start.  Too  many fires have spread because the extinguisher was empty  or the employee didn’t know how to operate it. Make it your business to know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them.

You can’t stop winter from coming, but you can get through the season  accident and injury free if you  stay alert to hazards and take extra precautions. Think about your safety and enjoy the good things the season has to offer.

 

 

“Tis the Season  to THINK SAFETY

   Volume 1  Issue 1  2005                            [[[

   Issue 1      2005                                                  

Almost Quarterly newsletter

CTA Safety Notes (The following are excerpts from an article printed in the Fresno Bee, 12/7/2004)

“Trucking companies, drivers indicted”….

Required logs don’t match hours on road, records indicate.

“A sweeping, 18 month investigation into falsification of drivers’ logs in the commercial trucking industry—spurred by a deadly big-rig accident 

U.S. District Court in Fresno, revealed 3 other companies were indicted by a federal grand jury.

Charges were filed against two executives, a safety director, dispatcher and  19 drivers.

Prosecuting Assistant U.S. Attorney said the daily logs are meant to ensure drivers don’t exceed the maximum allowable driving hours.

Many of the accidents  have been attributed to driver fatigue, unsafe vehicles and unqualified operators, he said”

 

Special points of interest:

· Safety hints

· CTA Safety Notes

· Driver Meeting, Congrats to drivers

· Double Brokering

· Flu season

· Company Holiday Party

· Welcome new PVT “team members”

· Farewell,,,,,Mike