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Safety Relies on Reading, Reviewing and Utilizing Safe Practices Every Time

Ongoing safety relies on involvement by everyone in your organization, from the top manager to the newest employee. The impetus for this article is a fatal accident that occurred in New Hampshire on July 5, 2011. It is dedicated to the memory of Patrick J. MacDonald, who was killed after getting trapped in an Elgin Pelican while performing maintenance on the machine. Mr. MacDonald apparently became somehow entangled in the Pelican's hopper while working on it.

Whatever job you or one of your employees is performing in or around a sweeper, the fact is that danger exists. That's why it is extremely important – no, make that mandatory – that anyone who is working on or around a particular sweeper has at the very least read the safety section of the operators manual and verifiably understood every part of it. Read the story.

Distracted Drivers Create Significant Jump in Accidents and Injuries

There has been increased attention on the danger of distracted driving recently, specifically on the dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving. Other secondary task involvement includes eating, drinking, conversing with passengers, as well as interaction with in-vehicle technologies (e.g., navigation devices and GPS), as well as portable electronic devices.Read/Listen to the story.

Equipment Safety -- A Top Ten List

John Meola, noted safety expert, offers his 'top ten list' of ways to improve safety when operating heavy equipment like power sweepers.Read/Listen the story.

Safe Backing 101

Here's what you need your operators to know about backing up a sweeper. Read the story.

Crews on Federal Highways Need Safety Vests

Safety vests must be worn by workers located on major collectors and above starting November 24, 2008. Read the story.

Work Zone Safety Practice Information Every Sweeping Organization Should Implement

Most would agree that nothing on a jobsite should receive a higher priority than safety. However, a lot of effort is required to keep the information and emphasis on this topic current and foremost on the minds of your employees.

The following is an overview on the most pressing issues and current safety best management practices. Read about what safety expert, John Meola, has to say on this topic; listen to the 34-minute audio he provided to WorldSweeper's editor and, most importantly, implement the best practice ideas Meola provides! Read/Listen to the story.

Protecting Your Crews in Traffic: Work Zone Safety Practices

Improve your agency's overall safety record, including motor vehicle safety and hazardous exposures, by adopting measures and techniques to better protect employees in the work zone. Read the story.