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1/14/2010
Jay Yunker
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Greetings Fellow Salt Spreader’s and Plower’s,
Well with the warmer weather arising in the Midwest, it
gives us some time to keep up with the demand and make sure our customers are
taken care of. We have come across some very important information that we like
to pass on to our customers so that they are protected as well. Below is a
article that we have come across from Department of Labor, and OSHA. Please
check this out…
OSHA Regulation - Title 29 Section 1926.601, 'Motor Vehicles'
states; No employer shall use any motor vehicle equipment having an obstructed view
to the rear unless [1] The vehicle has a reverse signal alarm audible above the
surrounding noise level or [2] The vehicle is backed up only when an observer
signals that it is safe to do so.
This requirement specifically applies to vehicles operated
within an off highway job site, not open to the public, except for vehicles
specifically addressed in section 1926.602 (Material Handling Equipment).
So it is clear in practical terms that any vehicle that operates
on a job site must have a back-up alarm fitted, the question is what alarm is
suitable for a given application, the law states "audible above the
surrounding noise" but often this is difficult to assess, especially for
vehicles that operate on various job sites. Fortunately ECCO offers solutions
that not only answers this problem but also minimizes excess noise from
overly loud alarms that are often fitted to ensure compliance.
ECCO pioneered the Smart Alarm during the 1980's and to this
day there is no more effective product for ensuring OSHA compliance. Available
in various configurations, Smart Alarms constantly measure ambient noise and
adjust their sound level to 5dB(A) above, creating a volume that is safe
without being annoying or contributing to noise pollution.
Click here Check out or Ecco Warning Light Section and Order yours today!
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