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Contrary to popular belief, the human brain cannot multitask activities that require thought, focus, and concentration such as driving, texting and talking. When attempting to multitask two or more of these activities, the brain is actually switching back and forth between each task. This ‘thought switching’ actually affects how our body moves and processes information. … Read more
Green Valley Recycling & Disposal Service, Inc. Supports Waste & Recycling Workers Week In A special Way GREEN VALLEY RECYCLING & DISPOSAL SERVICE is the leading locally owned, independent waste collection services in our area, specializing in residential waste removal. We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide; from our clean, modern, well-maintained … Read more
Head-on collisions and roll-overs can be caused by over-correcting. Over-correcting/Over-steering is an uncontrolled, exaggerated steering motion in response to any number of driving conditions. Rapid movement of the steering wheel transfers the truck’s weight in the opposite direction, loading the suspension in an alternating fashion. This often leads to the vehicle spinning out of control, … Read more
Scan Ahead Looking ahead, both literally and figuratively, with help you anticipate potential hazards on the road. Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems far ahead. Scan ahead at least 15 seconds. Watch for vehicles entering the road as they are likely moving slower than you. Watch … Read more
1. Enjoy the Weather Some things are out of our control. When dangerous weather conditions cause interruptions in garbage service, know that we are doing our best and will be back on schedule as soon as we can. Take this time to enjoy the wonder of weather (you’ll probably be longing for this weather by the … Read more
Be Safe Tuesdays: Safety for Temporary Workers, Contractors and Customer A contractor & visitor safety program is critical to operating a safe landfill, transfer station and/or MRF. These sites create an environment where the general public and temporary workers are brought into waste & recycling industry environment with potential exposure to heavy mobile equipment, moving … Read more
Leach Garbage Getter Leachs first refuse body was the Garbage Getter built from 1932 to 1949. The refuse was loaded into the rear hopper and the hopper is raised over the body and emptied into the body. This Garbage Getter was restored by Leach as a promotion. Leach Packmaster Leach introduced the … Read more
Cyril R. Gollnick, who possessed no formal engineering degree, had joined Leach in 1942. Within about one year, Gollnick produced a design which was to be sold as thePackmaster. It was an all-hydraulic rear load packer, the first models appearing in 1947. The Packmaster was the first of two landmark Gollnick designs which would ultimately … Read more
The most common truck following distance guideline, recommended by the National Safety Council, is the 6 second plus rule. In ideal conditions maintain at least a 6 second cushion. Add 1 second for each additional factor: Darkness Fog Rain Ice & Snow Fatigue Ideal conditions = 6 seconds 6 seconds + Rain = 7 … Read more