Flagging is a challenging and hazardous job that requires strong mental and physical abilities, and takes place in tough work environments. Wearing the right combination of hi-visibility apparel ...
One of the most important skills you’ll use when working as a flagger is signaling with the STOP/SLOW paddle. Here are a few tips to get you up to speed, while slowing traffic down. The post ...
https://www.esc.org/flagger/are-you-sending-the-right-signals/
Flagging is a challenging and hazardous job that requires strong mental and physical abilities, and takes place in tough work environments. Wearing the right combination of hi-visibility apparel ...
https://www.esc.org/flagger/dress-for-success-in-the-work-zone/
The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) all require that worke...
https://www.esc.org/flagger/flagger-clothing-requirements-for-washington-state/
Part of defensive driving is remembering you share the road with others. This includes pedestrians, who are vulnerable to vehicles and other hazards drivers may not think about. The post Pedest...
Circular intersections come with their own set of rules, and can be a bit tricky to navigate if you’re not used to them. The post Circular logic: How to navigate a roundabout appeared first ...
It takes teamwork, communication, to help ensure that the load you’re moving reaches its destination without incident. That’s why every Oversize Load move must begin with a pre-trip meeting. ...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/witpac/every-move-begins-with-a-pre-trip-meeting/
Box breathing helps your body and mind return to a neutral state, regulating your heart rate and nervous system and helping you to think more clearly. The post Breathing outside the box appear...
https://www.esc.org/defensive-driving/breathing-outside-the-box/
Evergreen Safety Council sits down with Allen Taylor, the safety guy! Learn more about his experience with our training courses. The post The Safety Guy appeared first on Evergreen Safety Coun...
To reduce the risk of collision, it’s safest to stay 3-4 seconds behind the car in front of you. To measure this, pick a stationary object on the side of the road. Note when the car in front of...
https://www.esc.org/defensive-driving/what-is-the-3-4-second-rule/
Many P/EVOs who have realized the importance of insurance have had the unfortunate experience of being sold insurance that is not adequate to cover activities performed as a P/EVO. The post Pil...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/pilot-escort-vehicle-insurance/
Maybe you’ve seen offers like this and thought, "Well, that sounds to be to be true." That's because in this case, it is. The most blatant red flag is that forklift operators do not need a lice...
https://www.esc.org/forklift/the-truth-about-forklift-certification/
New pilot/escort vehicle operators (P/EVOs) are responsible for acquiring their own equipment, unless supplied by an employer. The following supplies are recommended by Evergreen Safety Council, ...
Powered industrial trucks (like forklifts) are invaluable tools in the workplace, but like humans they need fuel to perform. And like elite athletes, they need the correct fuel to perform their b...
Find out where you can use your Pilot Car Certification! Colorado, Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia... The post P/EVO distracted drivin...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/p-evo-distracted-driving-article/
Collisions between trains and Oversize Loads are more common than you think. If your permitted route takes you over railroad tracks, including urban light rail crossings, your team will need to a...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/railroad-safety-for-oversize-loads/
The time you may save by speeding is never worth the potential consequences that may result from a speed-related collision. The post A common misunderstanding about the effectiveness and unreal...
Depending on the height of the load, the front P/EVO may need to run with a high pole. A high pole is a measuring device, mounted on the front of the lead vehicle, that is used to measure the he...
Evergreen Safety Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chason Coelho, Ph.D., CSP, CFI to its Board of Directors. The post Chason Coelho appeared first on Evergreen Safety Council .
Evergreen Safety Council’s Board of Directors recently said goodbye to retiring members Rick Gleason and Todd Williams. The post Rick Gleason and Todd Williams appeared first on Evergreen Sa...
When you begin work as a Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO), you’ll need to become familiar with industry-specific terminology. This glossary includes official terms, as well as more informa...
Although your P/EVO course will cover all of the information you will be expected to know on the exam, we still have students ask if they can take a “pre-test,” or sample test, so they are fa...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/pilot-car-certification-test-preparation-guide/
Heat-related illnesses can occur at any time, but workers are especially at risk during the warmer summer months. Whether you work outside or indoors, it’s important to learn to recognize signs...
National Work Zone Awareness Week takes place each year during the beginning of “construction season” to remind road users to be mindful and use their best judgment when encountering work zon...
Tipovers are dangerous and preventable. Remembering these key points while operating your forklift can help mitigate the risk of a tipover. The post The Tipping Point appeared first on Evergre...
October is the time for turning leaves, corn mazes, and pumpkin spice everything. It’s also Distracted Driving Awareness Month*—the time to remember and recommit to safe driving habits. The...
October is the time for turning leaves, corn mazes, and pumpkin spice everything. It’s also Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the time to recommit to safe driving habits. The post April is ...
https://www.esc.org/defensive-driving/distracted-driving-awareness-month/
What you wear as a flagger is just as important as the role you perform. Get the correct high visibility safety apparel for flagging & becoming job-ready. The post Flagger Apparel Reference Gui...
You might be tempted to buy into these popular misconceptions about online learning. It’s true that, just as with in-person learning, online learning can have its drawbacks. But when done corre...
You may have seen road and construction workers dressed in fluorescent (often referred to as “high-visibility” or “hi-vis”) safety gear such as hard hats and vests. You probably know that...
When a vehicle or its load is too large to pass under a bridge, a bridge strike occurs. These strikes, or hits, result in millions of dollars in infrastructure damage each year and can be hazardo...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/oversize-load-bridge-hits-a-growing-problem-with-one-simple-solution/
Evergreen Safety Council’s new online safety training for Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) operators makes compliance quick and easy. Our program lets you learn at your own pace on your comp...
https://www.esc.org/newsroom/now-offering-online-forklift-certification-training/
A bridge hit happens when a load is too large to fit under a structure, and part of the load strikes the bridge. A study of bridge hits in the last decade found that the average cost of a bridge ...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/5-steps-to-preventing-bridge-hits/
Evergreen Safety Council is now approved to offer the Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO) training program online. Previously this course was only available via in-person training with an autho...
https://www.esc.org/newsroom/now-offering-online-pilot-car-certification-training/
Find out where you can use your Pilot Car Certification! Colorado, Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia... The post Where can I use my Pilo...
Pilot car operators perform work that is not without risk to the P/E vehicle operator, the motoring public, and to infrastructure such as bridges. While some states require that P/EVO’s carry i...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/pilot-car-insurance-is-a-must/
Pilot/Escort vehicles, also known as pilot cars, escort vehicles, flag cars, and chase cars, accompany Oversize Loads to help protect them and others on the road during transport. They play a cri...
https://www.esc.org/pilot-car/pilot-escort-vehicle-operator-certification/
Evergreen Safety Council today unveiled a new pilot/escort vehicle operator (P/EVO) certification training program for the State of Colorado. Training classes will be held regularly beginning in ...
The National Pilot Car Association (NPCA) welcomed Evergreen Safety Council President, Jeffrey Vaughan to address their membership in their July 2019 conference call. The post ESC President Dis...
https://www.esc.org/newsroom/esc-president-discusses-emerging-safety-trends/
The Monty C. Lish & Stanley O. McNaughton Scholarship for Safety and Health Careers was developed to encourage more college students to consider safety and health professions as viable and worthw...
https://www.esc.org/newsroom/scholarship-for-safety-health-careers/
The annual John D. Spellman Safety Award was created in 2006 to recognize ESC member organizations and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding safety achievements or have shown they are ...