1. Winterization

2. 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

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

4. 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 !!

5. 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 !!

6. 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 !

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

8. Employee Preparedness PPE / Winter Clothing
Fit-for-Duty
Insulated Boots
Insulated Bibs
Gloves
A Warm Hooded Jacket
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9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Equipment Preparation
Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Daily Vehicle Inspections

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

14. 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 % %
0 F 40 % %
-20 F 18 % %

15. Equipment Preparation Tires
Uneven Ware
Thread Depth
Proper Inflation

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

17. 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

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

19. 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

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

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

22. 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

23. 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

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

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