Please keep your speed under 10 MPH while driving through the yard whether its in a work truck or personal vehicle. Also, be extra mindful when coming out of the parking lot  and turning the corner by the scale with with your personal vehicle or work vehicle. ... » Read more

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Posted 02/15/21 07:04:14 AM

Following too close. When considering the perception and reaction time of 1.5 seconds, less than 2 seconds exists for the driver to see, acknowledge, and act by steering or braking to avoid a crash.  When trucks are following less than a truck length behind another, it’s obviously too close and an easy traffic stop.  Speeding. Most CMV officers would prefer to have a reaso... » Read more

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Posted 02/08/21 07:10:38 AM

Please make sure you are wearing face shields and safety glasses to protect yourself from hazards. The following situations require both face shields and safety glasses to be worn. Using abrasive wheels on grinding and cutting equipment because the wheels can shatter and strike you in the face.  Anytime we are using a chop saw, a faceshield is required to be worn in addition to safety glasses. ... » Read more

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Posted 02/01/21 07:20:12 AM

Please be extra careful when dropping dumpsters on icy driveways. In the past, we dropped a dumpster on an icy driveway that was sloped and the dumpster ended up sliding about 20 feet down the driveway towards the street. We are reminding customers to make sure driveways are clear of snow and ice before we show up but if the driveway is icy and sloped, please be extra careful and check with dispatch if you think there is a chance it could slide. ... » Read more

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Posted 01/25/21 07:59:44 AM

When using the pressure washer, turn off the burner atleast 5 minutes before your done spraying off. This allows it to cool down from the cooler water running through as your rinsing off. After you turn off the pressure washer, squeeze the trigger to get the last little bit of water out and to depressurize the unit. There are spray guns on both sides of the bay, so if you are waiting for someone to finish washing, you can give him a hand spraying off the rest of their truck. Below are a couple tips for safely using a pressure washer: -The high pressure put out by a pressure washer can easily cut through flesh and cause very serious injuries and can cause high-pressure water injection which is very dangerous. Do not spray your skin, clothing, or boots. -Be aware that the floor in the wash bay and outside the wash bay will be slippery. Watch your step. -Make sure you are wearing boots, gloves, and safety glasses when using the pressure washer.   ... » Read more

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Posted 01/15/21 01:34:59 PM