Winterization

Everything Changes Winter Everything changes ! And everything changes dramatically ! Now u walk around on the water u splashed around in back in July & August. Everything Changes

Winter is Unforgiving. Relentless. Merciless. Disheartening Winter is Unforgiving! Relentless! Merciless! Disheartening ! Overwhelming !!!

Winterization Managerial Commitment Employee Preparedness Equipment Preparation In no other season is planning and preparation as critical as in winter ! Attention to detail is critical ! Hazard assessment is critical ! Mistakes in any of these categories could be life-threatening !!

Managerial Mindset Planning & Preparation are critical Attention to detail is critical Hazard assessment is critical Mistakes in any of these categories could be life-threatening ! In no other season is planning and preparation as critical as in winter ! Attention to detail is critical ! Hazard assessment is critical ! Mistakes in any of these categories could be life-threatening !!

Twice the Headaches Everything takes twice as long Everything is more costly Everything is more difficult Productivity is going to suffer Profitability can sometimes be measured by how far into the winter you can work Shift in priorities & daily routine Accept it Thru scheduling, training, and provision, SLE succeeds in providing a safe environment for employees while remaining productive throughout the season. It is thru maintenance and preparedness of equipment that company assets are preserved and maintained in proper working condition even in cold, adverse conditions. It has been said that not planning is planning to fail ! When it comes to winterization, failing to prepare is a recipe for disaster. Added headaches for management ! Accept it !!! Its a Safety Issue !

Employee Preparedness PPE / Winter Clothing Training / Safety Meetings Pre-Trip Inspections Mitigation

Employee Preparedness PPE / Winter Clothing Fit-for-Duty Insulated Boots Insulated Bibs Gloves A Warm Hooded Jacket YAKTRAX

Employee Preparedness Training / Safety Meetings Prevention is the Best Policy Symptoms & Treatment of Cold injuries & ailments Fit-for-Duty Requirements & Expectations Pre-Trip Inspection Requirements & Expectations Defensive Driving Simple Vehicle Maintenance

Employee Preparedness Pre-Trip Inspections Air Brake Antifreeze Foreign Material on Decks Vehicle must be free of Snow & Ice Windshields Mirrors Outside of Cab Surfaces Cargo Bay or Deck Surface For Plow Trucks Tire Chains

Employee Preparedness Mitigation Management Commitment to safety Hazard Assessment & JSAs Proper Equipment Winterization YAKTRAX 2 by 2 Safety Meetings & Training Journey Management Planning ERP & Other Emergency Procedures

Equipment Preparation Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Daily Vehicle Inspections

Equipment Preparation Battery Exterior Appearance Bright & Tight Cables Terminals Electrolyte Level Testing Hydrometer Load tester

Equipment Preparation Battery Designed to operate efficiently when the ambient temperature is around 80 F. Temp Cranking Capacity Cranking Requirements 80 F 100 % 100 % 32 F 65 % 155 % 0 F 40 % 210 % -20 F 18 % 268 %

Equipment Preparation Tires Uneven Ware Thread Depth Proper Inflation

Equipment Preparation Windshield Visual Appearance Worn Blades Leaks in Washer Fluid Lines & reservoir

Equipment Preparation Engine Rough Idling, Stalling, & other Drivability Problems Clean or install new Air Filters Clean or install new Fuel Filters Condition & Tension of Drive Belts

Equipment Preparation Radiator / Coolant Visual Appearance Coolant Level, Condition, & Concentration 50 / 50 Check for Bubbles & other Contaminants Hoses

Equipment Preparation Coolant Percentages 50 / 50 mixture protects from freezing to -34 F 60 / 40 may be used for additional protection Never exceed 68 % Why ? 100 % anti-freeze will only protect down to 0 F An 80 % mixture of antifreeze can cause engine problems. Decrease heat transfer Cause excessive ring wear Bearing problems Lube oil breakdown

Equipment Preparation Fuel Fuel Capacity -Always close to full Fuel Additives Both Gas & Diesel Prevent Gelling & Icing Fuel Separators Fuel Heaters

Equipment Preparation Oil Check the Manufacturers Recommendations Lighter or Variable Viscosity If Manufacturer allows, Change to a Lighter Viscosity

Equipment Preparation Heater / Air Conditioner Required for Creature Comfort Required for safe Operation of the Vehicle Air Conditioning System may be Required for defrosting the Windshield

Equipment Preparation Exhaust System Critical Must be Inspected for Leaks Repair or Replace to Prevent Leaks Especially Dangerous in Cold Weather when Employees take Refuge In the Vehicles

Equipment Preparation Brakes / Air Lines Visual Inspection on Trucks & Trailers Add Air Line Deicers as Necessary

Equipment Preparation Lights Clean Lenses Replace Bulbs as Necessary Check All Clearance Lights