Certified Crane Care: Road Safety Tips from Our Safety Guru
Driving can be a risky task all
on its own, but add winter weather to the mix and it becomes significantly more
dangerous. We want to remind all employees to be careful and cautious while
driving in icy or snowy conditions and that it is always safest to stay off the
roads in such conditions.
In case that option isn't available, keep these winter weather driving tips in mind:
In case that option isn't available, keep these winter weather driving tips in mind:
- Never
start up a vehicle in a closed in, poorly ventilated area like a garage or
while it is surrounded by tall snow to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
or even death. The warm interior isn't worth dying for.
- Tire
inflation often drops in colder weather because the air molecules
contract, be sure to maintain a proper tire pressure.
- Do not
mix radial tires with any other tire types.
- Remember
to always look and steer where you want to go!
- Never
use cruise control while driving on icy or snowy roads. Also avoid its use
when driving on salted, slippery roads or sanded pavements.
- To
avoid gas lines freezing, keep the gas tank at least half full. This is
also a good idea in case you become stranded.
- It takes
longer to slow down on roads with ice or snow, so drive slowly and be sure
to brake sooner.
- Keep
water and non-perishable food in your vehicle (enough for three days of
food/water per person), as well as blankets and a flashlight. See
the American Red Cross's Winter Storm Preparedness guide
for more tips.
- Of
course, always wear a seat belt and never drive while fatigued no matter
the weather conditions.
For
more information on driving in winter weather, check out AAA's "How To Go on Ice and Snow" brochure.
In the end, if you do not have to go out onto the icy or snowy roads, don't! Oftentimes, it is not worth the risk; stay indoors where it is safe and warm.
In the end, if you do not have to go out onto the icy or snowy roads, don't! Oftentimes, it is not worth the risk; stay indoors where it is safe and warm.
Certified Crane Care is here to help you with your overhead crane and hoist. Our expertise includes Fall Protection training, inspections, repairs, modifications and modernization to help your company meet and exceed your safe operation needs.
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