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June is safety month. In the context of safety, what you're looking at is the top of a gasoline tanker trailer. That small threaded hole is a compartment drainplug. You may note, the actual plug is missing. Above is the manhole hatch to the compartment. A thorough pre-trip inspection encompasses many different factors. Visual observation of equipment, auditory senses and tactile feel of components. As driver/operators we are bound by Federal Regulations, specifically 392.7 of the FMCSR to ensure the vehicle and equipment is safe to operate. That specfic missing drainhole plug is a "no-go" for operation. In the event of a rollover, that plug helps keep the flammable product inside the tank until fire/hazmat responders deem it necessary and safe to release. A recently released ATF report made public regarding a June 11, 2023 tanker fire made note of a "manhole cover" being open on the trailer as it was loaded and driven away. The driver unfortunately failed to negotiate a turn and rolled the tanker over, fuel escaping the hatch and subsequently igniting, killing him. Safety is paramount in transportation. The driver/operator is ultimately the first and last line of defense in ensuring reliable, efficient and safe motorways.

Nothing about the inspection process or how technicians are trained to conduct inspections will change. The only alteration has been the price, the report said. Q: Has your state moved to an every two year model? What are your thoughts on this?

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Each year, the CVSA makes updates to the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, which are used to identify critical vehicle inspection items and detail the criteria that can prohibit a motor carrier or driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a specified period of time or until the condition is corrected. https://buff.ly/4aAdE4A #TruckingNews #CVSA #TruckingCompliance

Each year, the CVSA makes updates to the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, which are used to identify critical vehicle inspection items and detail the criteria that can prohibit a motor carrier or driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a specified period of time or until the condition is corrected. https://buff.ly/4aAdE4A #TruckingNews #CVSA #TruckingCompliance

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Do you understand what SIL refers to and its classifications within technical safety studies? SIL stands for Safety Integrity Level. It's a way to measure how well a safety system reduces risk and prevents dangerous events. The higher the SIL, the more reliable and effective the system is at keeping things safe. Objective: SIL is used to ensure that safety systems perform their intended function without failure. Levels: There are four SIL levels, ranging from SIL 1 (the lowest level of safety integrity) to SIL 4 (the highest level of safety integrity). Each level corresponds to a range of probability of failure on demand (PFD). Applications: SIL is commonly used in industries like process control, automotive, and machinery to ensure safety systems are reliable and effective For a practical, everyday example of understanding SIL, Think of SIL like car safety ratings: Just as cars are rated for safety from 1-star to 5-star ratings, industrial safety systems are rated based on their effectiveness at reducing risk. The higher the SIL, the safer the system: SIL 1: Basic safety measures. SIL 2: Enhanced safety measures. SIL 3: High safety measures. SIL 4: Extremely high safety measures. #SIL #SafetyIntegrityLevel #TechnicalSafety #RiskAssessment #SafetySystems

The Unseen Safety Net: In functional safety, it’s not just what you build—it’s what you prevent. Sometimes, the best outcomes are the ones that never happen. #FunctionalSafety #Automotive #SafetyEngineering #Prevention #SystemDesign #ISO26262

Q3 - Safe Lifting, Working at Height & Preventing Dropped Objects. Load Safe - Chain of Responsibility (CoR) The Load Safe/CoR Tool is an Industry-led initiative that provides clear guidance on HVNL CoR legislation requirements that relate to our industry. Safer Together has developed a tool and resource pack for use by our workforce to address the issue of an increase in load restraint failures across the industry, changes in Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and complexed Chain of Responsibility obligations. We are Stronger and Safer Together.

🚨👮Mark Your Calendar: CVSA Brake Safety Week - Aug. 25-31 Here are ten tips from inspectors to ensure your brakes pass inspection: 1️⃣ Inspect brake linings and pads during pre- and post-trip checks 2️⃣ Look for missing lining or grooves from rivet contact 3️⃣ Check shoe-to-drum clearance and lining thickness 4️⃣ Ensure no leaks are contaminating the lining/pad surface 5️⃣ Verify no missing lining blocks/pads.   6️⃣ Look for cracks or voids in the lining block 7️⃣ Check for exposed rivets or loose lining blocks 8️⃣ For disc brakes, inspect rotor condition for rust or metal contact 9️⃣ Ensure repairs meet manufacturer guidelines 🔟 Note any issues in your inspection reports and report to the carrier for repairs 🚨 Brake Safety Week highlights the need for regular vehicle maintenance and allows law enforcement to emphasize brake safety.