WNY Fence Contractors' Newsletter
August 15th meeting
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WNY Fence Contractors' Newsletter August 15th meeting |
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Meeting was held at Merchants Metals warehouse on August 15th 2006
A great turn out with 23 people from 12 different companies plus the speaker. Notes and pictures courtesy
of Dave Bernosky.
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Meeting Attendees
Tom Legerski - Ameristar Fence
Brian Watson - Ameristar Fence
Alan Johnson - Aruvil
Bill Schiferle - Capitol Fence
1 Employee - Capitol Fence
Frank Hewson - City Fence
Reed hewson - City Fence
Doug Vetter - City Fence
John Hewson - City Fence
Dave DeNormand - Classic Fence
Jeff Dosser - Fox Fence
Conrad Bonner - Imperial Fence
Pat Reardon - Iroquois Fence
Mike Gould - Merchants Metals
6 Employees - Merchants Metals
Dave Bernosky - Oneida Fence
Charlie Reid - Picket Fence
Willie Schult - Schult/Pelican Vinyl
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Agenda
The meeting was hosted by Merchants Metals on River Road in Tonawanda. Mike Gould and his crew took care of refreshments
and food.
The Speaker was Bob Davidzik from NYDOT.
Some employees bought their company trucks for mock inspections and just about all of them had some kind
of violation.
Nobody was issued a ticket, but some were suprised as to their violation.
A few highlights from the meeting.
Anything you tow 12ft from the steering wheel must have lights. Wood Chipper, Compressor, welder, cement mixer.etc
Gravel/stone. Must be tarped completely or should be in a containment box.
Hazardous materials. All trucks carry some. Do not need special permits if carrying less than 440 lb....total. Examples
of Haz Mat. Spray paint, WD40, gas, oil, propane. If you are stopped and asked if you are carrying Haz
Mat. You should say yes. If you don't and any of the above are found its a $325.00 fine.
Everything must be contained and not able to move around in the truck.
Gas cans have to be tied down, and not able to move around.
All trucks must have 2 safety triangles and a fire extingusher.
Safety straps. Defective if 1/4" of strap is defective. This is cumalative over the total length of the strap.
Please print these notes and issue a copy to all employees, or you may have to pay the price.
For additional information and a DOT manual please contact
Bob Davidzik at 716 847 3885 or email RDAVIDZIK@DOT.STATE.NY.US
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Meeting Pictures
Pictures courtesy of Dave Bernosky.
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Last updated on 3/28/2008, 4:52:42 PM
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