Michigan LTAP
In 2006, the Ottawa County Road Commission began using 7-foot wing plows on their single axle plow trucks. The wings proved to be beneficial for more efficient plowing, but Ottawa CRC operators found that the steel cutting edges would catch on manhole covers and other roadway features in urban areas. The cutting edges also wore out quickly and were expensive to replace. (more…)
‘Tis the season to be cautious. While these days are merrier with colorful decors lining the streets and Christmas tunes wafting in the air, conditions on the job are dangerous now more than any time of the year. This is true for places where Christmas brings with it the torturing cold of winter.
But winter not only gifts us poor earthlings with a frigid weather. With all the snow and ice from the heavens, winter also blesses us with wet and slippery grounds. That is why employees working outdoors are at a big risk of slipping and falling on the job. (more…)
You know the deal with scarf and caps. While being fashionable when mixed and matched with clothing, they become indispensable tools when used as protection during winter.
Yet when these winter garments are used as “winter liners” in the workplace, they spell a different story. While it’s all too easy to just slip them under your hard hat or helmet, there are certain guidelines you must stick to. Here they are:
SOURCE: Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety
Red-light running is one of the most serious traffic problems that Americans face today. It is estimated that vehicles running red lights cause more than 200,000 crashes, 170,000 injuries and approximately 900 deaths per year. Some of these crashes occur because drivers are unaware of the presence of an intersection or are unable to see the traffic control device in time to comply.
The following case study showcases a successful and effective low-cost treatment that measurably improved safety at three signalized intersections in Columbia, South Carolina (SC). The treatment consisted of adding a retroreflective border to the existing signal backplates. (more…)
Reprinted with permission of OSHA, Office of Communications
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a new interactive training tool to help small agencies or businesses effectively identify hazards in the workplace. Employers and workers can virtually explore how to identify common workplace hazards in the manufacturing and construction industries. Users of the new training tool will learn not only hazard identification skills but also learn about hazard abatement and control. (more…)