Tailgate Safety Topics Articles

• Commercial Vehicles and Regulations

  If you have been told these laws don’t apply to you, guess again. Most companies become aware of the rules and regulations after their vehicles have been stopped on the road.

• Inspection of Wooden Poles

  As we are in the midst of summer storm season, many hazards are encountered during storm restoration. One hazard that randomly reveals itself is a fall due to a wooden pole breaking under the lineman’s weight. Of course, “good” wooden poles don’t break; the area of concern is the wooden pole that has reached the end of its life cycle due to decay. But how do you know if a pole is safe to climb?