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Master Roads Scholars
Sharon
Lucey—City of Dover
 Sharon
began working in the City of Dover as a laborer. A year and a half later
she became a Working Foreman in the Utility Division. Sharon leads a team
of four. Its responsibilities include; running the meter division;
performing inventory control functions for water, sewer, and drainage
maintenance supplies; running the backflow prevention program; and
assisting in winter operations.
Sharon
loves the variety in her job. Training is on-going in her department to
keep water and sewer certifications current. She likes UNH T2 classes
because the workshops always apply directly to her job. She says that
achieving Master Roads Scholar was been her goal and feels satisfied and
proud.
Steve
Lucier—Road Agent, Bradford
 Steve
Lucier is the road agent in Bradford. He’s been in Bradford for three
years. Achieving Master Roads Scholar is a goal that he is proud to reach.
Steve believes that classroom knowledge helps tremendously “on the
job.” Steve plans to continue taking classes and learning new ideas and
skills to perform his job better. The Town of Bradford is very
supportive of the Roads Scholar Program. The majority of his co-workers
take classes and many have achieved Roads Scholar I.
As
a Master Roads Scholar, Steve is ready to put his knowledge and skills to
work. As he plans for the months ahead he says, “Let’s hope for a nice
warm winter and not too much snow.”
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Hard
Hats
 There
is always someone who objects to hearing a hard hat. Hard hats are
an important piece personal protection equipment. To get the most
protection, secure hard hats and adjust the webbing so the wearer
can bend over without the hat falling off. Use chinstraps head
injuries often occur after hard hats are knocked off.
Periodically, check the shell for cracks and the
suspension system for cracking, tearing, or fraying. Never paint,
drill holes, or use solvents on a hard hat as they weaken the shell.
As a general rule, replace the entire hat every two years.
Complaints
and Advice
My
hard hat is too hot in the summer.
Tests indicate that temperatures inside a hard hat are 12
degrees cooler than a baseball cap. The air between the shell and
the suspension create ventilation and the hat’s surface reflects
the heat.
My hard hat
is too cold in winter.
Liners that cover the ears are available for use on cold
days. Do not wear hard hats on top of hats or parkas and do not
remove the suspension.
My hard hat
is too heavy and strains my neck. The
weight of a hat is properly worn and maintained should go unnoticed.
The average hat weighs 13 ounces and a head weighs about 13 pounds.
Check
for the official rules about safety and protective clothing. Wear a
hard hat when working:
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On
or adjacent to the traveled portion of the roadway.
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In
contractor’s hard hat zones.
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While
operating heavy equipment.
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Where
there is danger of head injury from impact, and/or falling or
flying objects.
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Where
there is danger of contact with a high voltage electric source.
Source:
KS LTAP Workplace and Equipment Safety Fact Sheet |
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