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DECEMBER 2018 Archive

VOLUME 8, ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2018 utilityfleetprofessional.com

Grounding Utility Fleet Trucks

| Jim Vaughn, CUSP |
There is probably not a fleet mechanic or fleet manager who has not heard something about grounds for trucks. But for all the talk about grounding trucks, including rules and commentary, there is very little consideration for how grounding connections are made to a vehicle. Unlike most every other procedure in the utility industry, there […]
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Storytelling for Fleet Safety

| Sean M. Lyden |
If you’re rolling out a new fleet safety initiative, you can expect some pushback from crews in the field or technicians in the shop. That’s a given because people tend to resist change. But what if you could improve the odds that your message will get past that resistance and be more memorable and impactful […]
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Using Technology to Eliminate Aerial Device Overloads

| Dan Brenden |
Knowing bucket capacity and understanding how to read a jib load chart are two critical elements of aerial device operation. While both tasks are fairly straightforward, it is crucial to stay within the allowable capacity of the unit. The platform capacity and material-handling capacity provided by the manufacturer are not recommendations – they are absolute […]
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Going Sideways: Technology that Protects Crews in Rollover Incidents

| Sean M. Lyden |
It was early 2017. A crew for Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) was traveling on the highway in a Class 8 digger derrick when the unforeseen happened. There was a truck pulling a trailer ahead of them when, suddenly, the axle broke off that trailer and began hurtling, with wheels still attached, toward […]
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Tips for Spec’ing Impact Attenuators

| Jim Galligan |
Highway construction and maintenance worker fatalities have been on a steady decline for decades thanks to improved safety measures in and around worksites, including the use of following vehicles – also known as shadow vehicles – with truck- or trailer-mounted impact attenuators. These highly visible vehicle buffers add another layer of protection for road and […]
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Hydrogen Fuel Cells Still Packed with Promise

| Fiona Soltes |
In the transportation sector, fuel cell technology has long been on the brink of breaking through for a variety of medium- and heavy-duty applications. We’re still not quite there yet, the experts say – but the promise continues. “Increasingly, the toughest remaining challenges for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks relate to the hydrogen fuel they run […]
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Utility Fleet Ergonomics: A Continuing Challenge

| Sandy Smith |
Workplace ergonomics have been on employers’ radar for 20 years, but even now, ergonomic-related injuries remain a costly expense – one that’s growing due to an aging workforce, current worker shortages and inexperienced industry newcomers. “As the age composition of the workforce changes, that does affect industry,” said Eric Bauman, principal technical leader and program […]
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Choosing the Right Vehicle Lift for the Job

| Grace Suizo |
Prior to purchasing a new vehicle lift, a fleet manager must understand exactly what is needed for their shop. According to Steve Perlstein, sales and marketing manager for Mohawk Lifts (https://mohawklifts.com), fleet managers “need to do their homework in order to make an educated decision.” So, what are some of the most important items to […]
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Respect

| Sean M. Lyden |
In a pre-show call for a fleet industry podcast, the interviewer asked me to talk about UFP and our audience to get insight into the range of topics we might discuss during the episode. I shared what I’ve learned from speaking with many of you over the past four years. After I finished, the interviewer […]
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