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SAFETY DEPARTMENT CONTACT LIST
Toll free number: 888-777-0101
Lynn Kearney, Manager of Safety and Compliance
Direct Line: 604-881-7808
Email: lynn@tenold.com
- Department Responsibility & Administration
- Health and Safety Programs
- Health and Safety Committees
- WCB claims
- Incentive Programs
- Company Newsletter
Larry Stewart
Direct Line: 204-694-4138
Email: larry@tenold.com
- Owner-Operator / Driver Liaison
- Recruiting
- Orientation and Training
Matthew Fleetham
Direct Line: 604-881-7829
Email: matthew@tenold.com
- Violations
- Logs, Hours of Service
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Cargo Claims
Cheryl Thomson
Direct Line: 604-881-7827
Email: cheryl@tenold.com
- Equipment licensing
- Operating authorities
- Fuel cards
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2010 DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Martin Delaquis (Unit #10522)
We are very pleased to announce that Martin Delaquis is Tenold Transportation’s Driver of the Year for 2010. An awards banquet was held in Winnipeg on February 11, 2011, where Martin was presented with a commemorative plaque, winter jacket and cheque for $500.00. Martin’s name is also added to the perpetual plaque that is on display in our Surrey Terminal.
To be nominated as Driver of the Year an operator must have 12 months of safe driving which means no preventable accidents, cargo claims, moving or OOS violations or lost time injuries. In addition to being a safe driver, operators must demonstrate excellence in all the other aspects of trucking: dispatch, paperwork, finance, customer relations and intra-company relations.
Congratulations Martin, on a job very well done.
#1 CAUSE OF INJURIES: SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
Four of the last five Lost Time Injuries to Tenold owner-operators resulted from a slip or fall. Let’s stop this trend before anyone else gets hurt. Please take a few minutes to read through the article below which outlines some ways to prevent slips and falls—not just for owner-operators, these can apply to everyone.
What causes slips, trips and falls?
More than 69% of all workplace falls happen on level ground when workers slip, trip and lose their footing. This may be caused by uneven surfaces, objects in the way, poor lighting or substances such as oil, water or ice.
Falls from vehicles can happen from a number of areas, including the cab, between the tractor and the trailer, or at the rear of the trailer. One of the most common ways drivers are injured is jumping from the truck while exiting. Jumping from a height of four feet – typical cab height – will result in hitting the ground with a force of between seven and twelve times your body weight. For example, a 200 lb. person would hit the ground with a force of 1,400 to 2,400 lbs. This causes strain on the knees and back with many long-term effects.
While falls are the most common workplace incidents, they are also among the most preventable. The number one way to stop falls is to eliminate the hazards which cause them.
Prevent falls from trucks
- Always use three points of contact to exit your vehicle.
- Stay focused on your entry or exit.
- Face towards the cab and use the steps.
- Look at steps and ground below before exiting, watching for slick spots with snow, ice, oil or . Make sure there are no debris or potholes that you might step in.
- Keep an eye out for oncoming traffic before exiting.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Clean up any spilled fuel on cab steps.
Prevent falls while securing a load
- Install and use tarp stations or tarp racks when applicable.
- Carry a ladder to access the top of the load.
- Use a forklift to get tarps on top of the load.
- Inspect and replace worn straps and chains.
- Inspect and replace bent cargo bars, worn pad ends or damaged locking mechanisms.
- Upgrade to ratchet winch tie downs to reduce the hazards from using a winch bar.
- Maintain solid footing and a stable body position.
Prevent falls at loading docks and in yards
- Practice good housekeeping, such as properly disposing of string, shrink wrap, banding and other debris.
- Look for marked floor transitions at dock edges.
- Use stairs or ladders to access dock level.
- Provide adequate lighting in and around the trucks.
- Prohibit jumping from the freight bed or from the dock to the ground.
- Maintain dock plates in good working order.
Prevent falls in the office
- Keep aisles clear of debris.
- Keep filing cabinet and desk drawers closed.
- Make sure wires under desks are secured off the floor.
- Ensure adequate lighting in stairwells. Replace burnt out lights immediately.
- Watch for loose carpet or flooring and repair promptly.
- ALWAYS have footwear that is appropriate for the job and weather conditions.
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