Return to Standard Time

Return to Standard Time

Companies must be made aware of the effects fatigue has on the workplace. Fatigue can result from poor quality of sleep or from contributing factors due to change in time that occurs every March and November. The time has come once again, that we return to standard...

It Won’t Happen to Me!

It won’t happen to me, is a perception that several people have, especially when risk is a factor. It is based on one’s judgment inflicted by self-esteem and often involves decision making. When making decisions under pressure, made by assessing capability to complete...
First Aid and Emergency Supplies

First Aid and Emergency Supplies

Injuries in the workplace are a common occurrence. According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured every 7 seconds, which is approximately 510 workers per hour. The most common types of injuries are cuts, lacerations, sprains, strains, and pain. OSHA...
Wheel Chocking Guidelines

Wheel Chocking Guidelines

When parking on a dock, set the brakes including the emergency brake, per FMCSA 49 CFR 393, and ensure the truck is parked securely as close to the dock as possible. When it comes to chocking the tires, the FMCSA does not require drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles...