Winter Warriors Surviving and Thriving During the Winter Season

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1 Winter Warriors Surviving and Thriving During the Winter Season 2018 IPEP Safety Conference Rich Domonkos, Indiana LTAP

2 WINTER WARRIORS SURVIVING AND THRIVING DURING THE WINTER SEASON GIVE ME SIX HOURS TO CHOP DOWN A TREE AND I WILL SPEND THE FIRST FOUR SHARPENING THE AXE. ABRAHAM LINCOLN

3 IPEP SESSION DETAILS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE WE BEGIN Location of the exits in the event of an emergency Restroom locations Set your cell phones to silent mode and if you need to take a call, please step outside Questions Ask any time

4 OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY 1. Learn the tips that make winter manageable for all of us 2. What is a Culture of Safety? 3. How to prepare for the winter season 4. How to prepare for a winter storm 5. What to do after the storm

5 WINTER WARRIORS SURVIVING AND THRIVING DURING THE WINTER SEASON PRE-SEASON OPTIMISM READY FOR THE CALL The centuries-old farmers' friend expects a winter with warmer than normal temperatures and below-normal snowfall, with the coldest periods hitting in mid to late December and January. Snowfall will also remain relegated to early winter. In January, the almanac expects average temperatures of around 40 degrees, 7 degrees higher than average. The highs continue through February with temps falling 5 degrees higher than average. Old Farmer s Almanac boasts an 80 percent success rate in predicting month-long regional trends. Robert Thomas, who founded the almanac in 1792, devised a secret formula, to predict changes in the weather, which he attributed to sunspot activity. Moving past winter, the writers predict a cool and rainy summer in 2019, and a drier-than normal autumn.

6 WINTER WARRIORS SURVIVING AND THRIVING DURING THE WINTER SEASON PRE-SEASON OPTIMISM READY FOR THE CALL Every year you begin the winter season with a sound plan You have your route worked out Your truck is ready to go You have all your winter gear ready You home and car are ready You know who has the routes around you Bring on the overtime!

7 WINTER WARRIORS SURVIVING AND THRIVING DURING THE WINTER SEASON MID-SEASON FRUSTRATION JANUARY DRAG But things don t go as planned - what went wrong? Your truck is down for weeks and your in the spare Your winter gear is ruined! At home, your furnace is out You hear rumors you are getting a new route? #notveryhappy Call someone else for overtime

8 WINTER WARRIORS SURVIVING AND THRIVING DURING THE WINTER SEASON LATE-SEASON PAIN MARCH MADNESS Nothing is working cant wait for spring Your plowing three routes now! Your truck is back but still not right Winter gear is gone - Stole someone's gloves today At home, need to shovel the roof paying someone to shovel the drive now No one is talking to anyone anymore #sickofeveryone How much does a Fed-Ex driver make?

9 IT ALL STARTS WITH GOOD PLANNING AND SCHEDULING Getting ready for winter starts early Training Equipment Materials Practice Organization Communication (Internal & External)

10 IT ALL STARTS WITH GOOD PLANNING AND SCHEDULING TOOLS TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF SAFETY Outside trainer LTAP Direct Tailgate Talks Senior leadership Tailgate Safety

11 IT ALL STARTS WITH GOOD PLANNING AND SCHEDULING TOOLS TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF SAFETY Route development Practice runs & creating landmarks Plowing Subdivisions Tandem Plowing Vee-Plowing Loader/Grader plowing

12 IT ALL STARTS WITH GOOD PLANNING AND SCHEDULING TOOLS TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF SAFETY Pre-winter equipment preparation & safety Equipment safety training Equipment safety checks Equipment maintenance checks Safety labels & devices on your equipment New materials training Spreader calibration How much material should I use?

13 IT ALL STARTS WITH GOOD PLANNING AND SCHEDULING TOOLS TO DEVELOP A CULTURE OF SAFETY Responsibilities and expectations New area to maintain New agency policies New L.O.S. for an area or route

14 YOUR SAFETY Getting You Ready For Winter Cold Weather Safety Household Readiness Winter Gear Getting Your Vehicle Ready Daily Cold Weather Vehicle Checks Maintenance Of Equipment

15 YOUR SAFETY Health & Safety effects of winter Frostbite Hypothermia Hazards around equipment In the yard on the road Fatigue Long hours Accidents Run off the road incidents What Else???

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17 YOUR SAFETY GETTING YOUR HOME READY Get you family ready when your not there! Plan for power outages what to do what not to do. Very young and elderly family members may need special care. Who depends on you? Deal with heavy snow driveway clearing or roof loading. Your pets may need someone to check on them. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside and kept clear Have a list of phone numbers of people you can call to check on your family when you cant get away.

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20 YOUR SAFETY WINTER GEAR Hats Gloves Layers of jackets for driving comfort Winter gear for working in the elements Extra socks Extra boots Medicine supply for several days Cash Food Water Water Water Put a case of water in your truck and hydrated during long shifts

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22 YOUR SAFETY STEPS FOR A WINTER READY CAR Tune up and oil change Winter idling is tougher on the engine Check Battery/Charging system 5 year battery rule Cooling system check heaters defrosters Windshield wipers, blades and washers Exhaust system inspect for damage or leaks have repaired Tires tread depth/tire pressure, check spare special winter tires Lights

23 YOUR SAFETY DAILY VEHICLE TIPS Keep fuel tank at least ½ full Ice scraper/snow brush get a good one don t be cheap Emergency kit Flashlight, triangles or flares Blanket Extra clothes Candles/matches/lighter Bottled water Dry/canned food or snacks Medication

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26 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Equipment checklists Pre-start/During trip/post-trip checks Know your equipment Tire Safety Blind spots

27 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT PRE-START CHECKLIST Good preventive maintenance program Pre-start and Post Operation checklist Chassis Spreaders Controls Plows Electrical Equipment Safety Equipment - Lighting Hydraulic Equipment Tires & Rims

28 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT PRE-START/DURING TRIP/POST-TRIP CHECKLIST Equipment Maintenance Check lugs, tires & rims at each refuel Keep Windshield Clean And Clear. Keep steps clear of built up snow & ice Keep unit as full of fuel as possible Check tires & rims often ALWAYS CHECK EQUIPMENT!

29 TIRE SAFETY KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT MANAGE YOUR JOBSITE! 1. Drivers should have an accurate pressure gauge (calibrated with a master gauge) and be instructed to check the tires on their truck each day. 2. Conduct a visual inspection of your vehicle's tires prior to operation. 3. Check every tire on the tractor and trailer including inside dual tires (and the mounted spare if the truck has one). 4. Never weld or apply heat to the wheel when the tire is mounted. 5. Properly store tires when they are not in use. 6. Always use a safety cage when inflating tires after mounting. 7. Avoid mixing tires on your vehicle: for example, pairing a normal tread depth with a deep tread depth or a biasply tire with a radial. 8. Tire and rim servicing should be done by trained personnel using proper tools and procedures. Always dismount and inspect tires that have run under-inflated (less than 80% of recommended pressure). 9. Always dismount and inspect tires that have run under-inflated (less than 80 percent of recommended air pressure). 10. Do not limp-in on a flat dual tire. Doing so causes irreparable damage to both tires because of the increased load the inflated tire must carry.

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31 BLIND SPOTS KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT MANAGE YOUR JOBSITE! Tailgate talks on blind spots with your equipment. Teach making eye contact with operator. Talk about jobsite rules and management. Where to park. Equipment parking area. Equipment repair area. Tandem Plowing. Loading/Staging area. Strobe lighting. Reduce distractions. cell phones, ipod, newspaper.

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33 Backing Spotting

34 GETTING READY FOR A WINTER STORM WHAT IF WE HAD A HEAD START? What are the warning signs for an upcoming winter storm Weather forecast how far ahead is safe what are they saying. Time of year late December thru early March. Where is our weather coming from south, northwest? Variations in temperature 50⁰ in December, watch out!

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37 GETTING READY FOR A WINTER STORM TELL ME YOUR STORIES What's the worst winter storm that you remember Why? Was it snow, wind/drifting, ice? How long did you work? all day, several days? How did your crew do? How did your equipment do? Most importantly What did you learn?

38 GETTING READY FOR A WINTER STORM TELL ME YOUR STORIES February 17 th 2013 Indianapolis Doppler 13 radar can see a developing weather pattern in the northwest 5 7 days Notice

39 GETTING READY FOR A WINTER STORM TELL ME YOUR STORIES February 24 th 2013 Big Storm hits northeast Indiana Freezing Rain, Rain, Sleet & Snow Possible Several inches of snow in areas from Monticello to Logansport to Peru to Marion to Portland points north.

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44 GETTING READY FOR A WINTER STORM Lets go back in time - Lets say we go back 5-7 days before the big storm What would you do different? Home and Family Yourself Your Vehicle Your Department

45 GETTING READY FOR A WINTER STORM GETTING THE DEPARTMENT READY Service Equipment day Advance Notice Check and Notify day Advance Notice Contact and Schedule 3-5 day Advance Notice Final Preparations hour Advance Notice Schedule Contact Service Notify Check

46 GETTING THE DEPARTMENT READY ALL THAT AND - IT DOESN T SNOW Tell everyone that was just a drill. Practice makes perfect? Blame the weather channel!

47 DURING THE STORM STORM ACTIVITIES Plowing Safety Even the Pros get stuck sometime

48 AFTER THE STORM POST STORM ACTIVITIES After the Storm Post storm activities 4-r s Rest - your crews Reload - your supplies Repair - your equipment Review - your performance

49 DURING THE STORM POST STORM ACTIVITIES After the Storm Plow Repair or Road Repair?

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51 Remember to call off and enjoy!!!!

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