Watch for tow plows! Tow plows are becoming more common in New York. The tow plow assembly swings out to plow the lane next to the rig. According to the state Department of Transportation, any snowplow creates a ridge of snow to its side that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. The plow kicks up a snow cloud that causes total whiteout conditions. You may not be able to see the tow, which can be dangerous for you and plow operators. Because tow plows are much larger than normal snowplows, it is especially important to use extra caution. Help curb distracted driving The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released proposed guidelines to help address driver distraction caused by mobile or electronic devices. The proposed guidelines are aimed at portable and aftermarket device developers to include safe driver modes and reducing driver distraction by design. The agency is seeking public comment on its proposed guidelines. Submit comments at tinyurl.com/nhtsa-guidelines. Spread the word Watch our members in action A series of 2015 videos show our Town responding before, during and after a severe winter storm. Watch the videos at cseany.org/workforce. Help us raise awareness and encourage action by spreading the word to all drivers, including new drivers. Share stories about plow safety on social media, and help drivers to Don’t Zone Out! Like us: facebook.com/dontzoneout storm hits, stay safe Image courtesy of City of Sioux Falls, SD Use caution when approaching a snowplow. Snowplows typically operate at 25-35 mph. Plow zones are work zones • There is a work zone fatality every 10 hours or 2.3 fatalities per day.* • Additionally, there is a work zone injury every 13 minutes or 110 per day.* • 45 CSEA members have been killed working on New York’s roads since 1983. *Source: U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. of North Hempstead Unit members January 2017 The Work Force 11
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