Spring Yards Can Hide Unexpected Hazards.

MSA recently received a safety share involving a service truck entered a service bay when a large rock (approximately 3.5” in diameter) dislodged from between the tires and was propelled across the shop. The rock struck a trailer in an adjacent bay, causing significant damage, before rebounding back. At the time, an employee was working in that adjacent bay. Investigation revealed a slight difference in timing could have resulted in a serious injury.

Lessons Learned:

• The company has implemented ongoing inspections of the yard to remove large rocks until the final top layer is applied, leveled, and compacted.
• Maintain clean driving surfaces throughout yard work and remove debris continuously as work progresses.

• Include tire and wheel area inspections as part of circle checks for all trucks and trailers.
• Communicate changing yard conditions to workers whenever maintenance or ground work activities are underway.

MSA Resources Available to Support Members:

• Access to training to reinforce hazard awareness and safe work practices

• Use Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) tools to assess risks during changing yard conditions

• Contact MSA Safety Consultants for support developing effective inspection checklists and safe work procedures

Taking a few extra minutes in the spring to clean up debris and check tires could help prevent serious incidents. A little attention now could help keep your team safe and operations running smoothly.

MSA Strategic Plan: Member Feedback Request

MSA is currently developing our next strategic plan, and your input is important to us.

We invite our members to take a few moments to share your perspectives through the survey link below. This is your chance to help guide our priorities and ensure we continue to meet the needs of our members.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we truly appreciate your input.

MSA Member Lunch Meeting in Yorkton

Join us on May 8th in Yorkton as OHS Officer Derek Fletcher presents OHS Regulation Review, offering an in-depth look at the ongoing regulatory review process and what it means for the future of workplace health and safety.

The session highlights key areas under consideration and outlines potential legislative changes that may be on the horizon.

Registration is limited, register today to save a seat!

This is a free MSA member event.

Upcoming Live Virtual Training Options

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More training options available. Online Course Registration

MSA also offers in-house training at members site: In-House Training Request

Member Discounts and Collaborations

For more information on MSA member discounts, collaborations, and exclusive offers, visit our Members’ Discount page.

Upcoming Travel and Collaboration Opportunities

MSA Safety Consultants will be in the Chamberlain and Wynyard areas soon. If your business is interested in having a MSA Consultant come out at no additional charge to provide consulting onsite safety services, contact us at: Info@motorsafety.ca or at 306-721-0688.

If you have any further safety information that you feel should be communicated to our industry and membership, please email: Info@motorsafety.ca

Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please take a moment to complete a short survey to help us improve our services.

Member Survey Link

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

Sincerely,

Ryan J. Bast, CRSP

Executive Director