Winter Misc.
Hazards that are visible in the summer, but may not be in the winter due to snow.
What are hidden hazards?
Under normal circumstances, this is the time permitted to idle vehicles on site.
What is 1 minute?
The number of days a new hire is required to complete the first phase of the Green Hand program.
What is 30 days?
When damaged, or not appropriate for winter conditions, these can cause us to have poor traction and slide off roadways.
What are tires?
Article of PPE required to reduce the possibility of slips and trips when walking on ice and snow.
What are ice cleats?
What we need to do to identify potential hazards before winter begins.
What is a hazard hunt?
What we do when we see a slippery intersection.
What is sand the area, or call for sand?
The number of days a new hire is required to complete the entire Green Hand program.
What is 60 days?
This ensures passenger warmth and visibility through your windshield.
What is heating system?
The date ice cleats are required to be on your person in case of slippery ground conditions.
What is October 1?
PPE used to keep our faces and ears warm.
What are balaclavas/hardhat liners?
A mode of driving designed for convenience that we avoid using in the winter
What is cruise control?
How we should report to work each day.
What is fit for duty?
This is where equipment damages are reported.
What is a log book or ODML?
The date in which ice cleats may be removed from your boots, as long as slippery ground conditions are no longer present (end of day).
What is April 30?
The person who is responsible to sand a slippery walkway when you notice it needs to be done.
What is everyone/me?
What we drive 'according to' all year round.
What is drive to conditions?
The way we treat our coworkers, and also the way we hope to be treated.
What is with respect?
These tend to break more often in the winter due to lack of flex.
What are hoses?
Unofficial paths that we avoid taking in the winter (slang).
What are goat trails?
Temperature at which all ground work stops because of cold.
What is -43C?
An exception to the idling policy to give workers on the ground an opportunity to take this type of break in an idling vehicle.
What is a warm-up break?
What we do immediately in the case of an incident, no matter how big or small.
What is freeze the scene?
This makes it hazardous to access and egress equipment in the winter.
What are icy steps and ladders?
The style of walking that we use in the winter.
What is 'walking like a penguin'?