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.
Defensive Driving
Circular logic: How to navigate a roundabout
Circular intersections come with their own set of rules, and can be a bit tricky to navigate if youāre not used to them.
WITPAC
Every move begins with a pre-trip meeting
It takes teamwork, communication, to help ensure that the load youāre moving reaches its destination without incident. Thatās why every Oversize Load move must begin with a pre-trip meeting.
Defensive Driving
Breathing outside the box
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.
Special Guests
The Safety Guy
Evergreen Safety Council sits down with Allen Taylor, the safety guy! Learn more about his experience with our training courses.
Defensive Driving
What is the 3-4 Second Rule?
To reduce the risk of collision, itās 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 you passes it, then count the seconds until you do.
Pilot Car
Pilot/Escort Vehicle Insurance
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.
Forklift
The truth about forklift certification
Maybe youāve 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 license, but a certification to be OSHA-Compliant.
Pilot Car
P/EVO supplies
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, based on ourĀ Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator CertificationĀ curriculum andĀ the recommendations of the National Pilot Car Association. Please keep in mind that your state or jurisdiction may have additional requirements.
Forklift
Letās Get it Started
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 best.
Pilot Car
P/EVO distracted driving article
Find out where you can use your Pilot Car Certification! Colorado, Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia...
Pilot Car
Railroad safety for Oversize Loads
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 assess them and plan ahead in order to stay safe.
Defensive Driving
A common misunderstanding about the effectiveness and unrealized danger of speeding. ā
The time you may save by speeding is never worth the potential consequences that may result from a speed-related collision.
Pilot Car
High Pole Basics
Depending on the height of the load, the front P/EVO may need to run with aĀ high pole. A high pole is a measuring device, mounted on the front of the lead vehicle, that is used to measure the height of obstructions along the route. The use of a high pole may be mandated on the permit(s). But even in cases where it is not required by the permitting agency, the carrier or transport team may decide that it is a good idea to run with a high pole in order to ensure the safety of the load.
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Chason Coelho
Evergreen Safety Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chason Coelho, Ph.D., CSP, CFI to its Board of Directors.