In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume that all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy. During bad weather, avoid boots or shoes with smooth soles and heels. Instead, wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice; boots made of non-slip rubber or neoprene with grooved soles are best.…
I showed up for my January appointment and it was 29 degrees outside. I had eaten my breakfast, and drank three glasses of water (and two cups of coffee), and thought I was prepared for blood donation. Cold temps got my hemoglobin and blood pressure pretty low and so I had to warm up prior…
Between the Polar Vortex, El Nino, derecho and other great fun names, I thought it maybe a good time to review some standard terms that are associated with winter weather and what they really mean. Freezing rain – Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees…
Frozen pipes not only disrupt daily life, they can also be expensive to repair. Water expands as it freezes, and when combined with extreme pressure, can cause pipes to burst. Generally, pipes that are exposed to outdoor temperatures freeze more readily, such as hose bibs, swimming pool lines and water sprinkler lines. Pipes that run…
I did a little counting. In my three person household, we have fifteen devices, not including TV’s or video games that we utilize. In an effort to optimize, I thought about limiting ourselves to 3 devices a person. I think each person could have a phone, laptop or iPad, and a Fitbit. Then I looked…
Last month, the House and Senate finally agreed on a five-year, $305 billion highway bill and the President signed it in to law. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act brings with it a number of important provisions, including the following: Drug Testing Reform: Carriers can use a hair test in lieu of a urine…
What a Motor Carrier Needs to Do When a Crash Happens Please join TRS for a webinar on Jan 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7624960678092171266 Please join TRS for the monthly “Truck Stop” webinar on January 14 at 2:00 pm ET. At this time of year, with all the inclement weather and…
FINAL RULE The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published the Final Rule in regards to Electronic Logging Devices. Some highlights: All commercial truck and bus drivers who use paper logs will have two years to purchase and utilize an electronic device. The electronic logging devices (ELD) will have specific technological specifications that manufacturers will…
The office staff is debating the naming convention of the Hover Board because it doesn’t actually hover. So for clarity – the self-balancing two wheel smart electric scooter – those things at the kiosk in the middle of the mall. Looks like this: The news is reporting that the battery is catching on fire and…
The US Department of Transportation has put together this fun infographic of great tips on driving in winter weather. Click the picture for a fun interactive way to be prepared to drive in winter weather. Just click the picture below to go a fun interactive site to make sure your vehicle is road ready for…
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