


Watch those Crush Zones when readying snow plows
As Public Works Departments begin in earnest to remove their snow plows from their summer storage locations, mechanics should stay alert to the many crush zones present in this operation. These include: Attaching hoists and rigging to the plow as it rests in the storage rack or on the ground the moving lift vehicle that moves […]

Portable Space Heater Home Safety
The U.S. Fire Administration just released its study of residential fires involving portable space heaters. Some of the findings include: Each year portable heater fires in residential buildings account for an estimated average of 1,650 fires in the U.S. These fires resulted in an average of 90 deaths, 175 injuries, and $84 million in property […]