Posted by Determined on November 19, 2016 at 06:40:35 from (216.130.212.38):
In Reply to: Genaral Safety posted by gregCO on November 18, 2016 at 20:04:13:
In my opinion telling someone the rules is only half the equation.
Without them understanding the consequences it is only words.
Some are just too inexperienced to understand how expensive or extensive the damage or injuries can be if the rules are not followed.
When I had the shop every employee I hired signed a letter acknowledging two simple rules that violation of would result in instant loss of employment.
1-Releasing a vehicle from the shop without checking with a torque wrench every wheel that had been removed=GOODBYE
2-Working under a vehicle or piece of equipment without proper support/safety stands in place=GOODBYE
Some thought it a bit harsh but once I explained there were no second chances when 5 tons of steel fall off a jack they had no problem signing.
In 12 years there was never a serious incident or need to call an ambulance and I only fired one mouthpiece that was too mighty to think the rules applied to him.
He ran straight to the labour board, they met with me and once they saw the letter they apologized for wasting my time and told him to stop wasting theirs.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - On the Road with Dave Gohl: Auction Musings - by Dave Gohl. I was thinking the other day about all the auctions I've been to in the last few years. There've been many. Some have been very good, some have been well, disappointing to say the least. But no matter how good or bad auctions may be, we always seem to stay until the item we've come for or are interested in is on the block. I've been to some auctions near and far. I think the furthest has been the Two Cylinder 7 in the Amana Colonies last year. Lots of stuff, lots of people. I've also atten
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Late 50s early 60s international harvester 560 with cultivator
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
