iSafe Challenge: A new feature for Utilicom Family members

This month, your iSafe Challenge, should you choose to accept:  Practice your 3 second following distance Defensive Driving procedure for 21 days (habit forming time) and report back on your observations,  Did you like it, hate it, it's way too far, you think it's fantastic, etc.  Let me know and I will let others know.  Be safe!  3 seconds.

Twitter

Once again I am trying to use twitter as another means of technology to reach out to all of my Utilicom Safety family members. I want to stay connected, pass information, identify high of points RappSession safety training topics and discuss safety issues I encounter in my daily walk. I hope you'll join me. Find and follow me on Twitter @usrappsession.

Craig Rapp
Utilicom Safety, LLC
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Diana, TX 75640
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Salus Primoris!

Spring Forward on Sunday March 13, 2011

If you didn't already know, (I forgot until my preacher sent me a text message reminding me) that this Sunday, really Saturday night, is when we set our clocks forward one hour.  Got to bed early, or just rely on less sleep Sunday after church service.  That's good nap time anyway, so maybe that's the better plan.  Unfortunately, I gotta drive out west on Sunday, so I am going to bed early. 

Unsafe Ladder Usage

One of our Utilicom Safety family members had her mind on safety when she spotted this employee of an unnamed retail store using this ladder improperly. Great eyes catching this one. Where the employer is ultimately responsible for this violation, this is a great example of incorrect behavior on the part of the employee not only putting him/herself in danger but also putting the company at risk for a costly injury and/or an OSHA fine. Never use the top platform as a step, never use a step ladder as an extension or single ladder. Check the capacity rating also. The 4:1 ratio must also be used. Ironically, that may be the only thing this employee has right. Be safe, and stay vigilant.

Not Sure it's That Smart!

I took this picture in Lamesa, TX. This Smart Car is half the size of my Crown Vic. I saw a show that demonstrated the good crash test results of this car, however, it would seem scarey to drive this down the highway at 70. I think the coverted golf cart we use to carry feed and hay on is actually longer then this car. You be the judge. Is the fuel savings enough of an offset for you? I am not convinced yet. Maybe if gas goes up to $7 per gallon I'll change my tune. I just don't think I would allow my children to drive one.
Craig Rapp
Utilicom Safety, LLC

First Day of Class

Ok. First day done of three day DDC instructor class. Weather is supposed to get bad tonight. Stay warm and drive safely tomorrow.
Craig Rapp
Utilicom Safety, LLC

Winter Weather

Today the 1st of February started out with very lw temperatures. When considering the wind chill factor, DFW was 2 degrees. All across the state the weather will be very cold. Please dress in layers, protect your hands. Bring your pets and plants inside. Extra fuel may be necessary for generators later. Winterize your car if you haven't already. Wrap your pipes and outside faucets. Scrape off all ice that may have accumulated on your windshields before driving. There may be snow for some of you, and rain for others. Leave for you destinations early just in case. Please watch any bridges you cross and slow down! And please don't read or write any text messages or emails while driving. Try and have as warm a day as possible.
Craig Rapp
Utilicom Safety, LLC