Backing incidents are just like front-facing strikes, only different. An operator is moving the equipment rearward and a person is walking, standing, or kneeling behind the equipment, unseen by the operator. Each year more than 70 people are fatally injured in back-over incidents. Such incidents or near misses occurring even where backup alarms in functioning. [...]
Winter weather presents many hazards including slippery roads (ice/snow). In my first year in Colorado, I remember being told a safety driving practice beneficial to us former flatlanders. When traveling downhill on a road, slow down during in the straightaways and ease off the brake in turns. Reason: Loss of traction. As you know, maintaining [...]
Accident investigations. Or, how to avoid incidents and save money. Taking some time to learn why and how an injury or equipment damage incident occurred is extremely beneficial. First, it helps to learn why an incident occurred. Second, it saves money. Properly conducted, a post-incident investigation will bring to light why and how an incident [...]