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Safety Source: Parking Lot Safety
Posted: 04/05/2017
It’s important to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings. In even the most familiar or seemingly harmless area, the potential for danger and accidents can be anywhere. Parking lots, whether at your office, your favorite store, or outside of a stadium all offer the possibility of accidents. However with a few helpful tips and best practices, making your way to and from your car can be a safe and pleasant.
Parking Your Car
Here are some safety ideas for when you arrive at your destination:
- Choose a highly visible and well lit spot.
- Avoid parking near bushes and other landscaping.
- In a parking garage, attempt to park as close to the elevators as possible.
- Keep valuables out of sight.
- Make a reference of landmarks and other indicators near your car to help you remember where it is parked.
Returning to Your Car
After your errand, keep these tips in mind as you return to your vehicle:
- Observe your surroundings by looking at, under, and around your car as you approach it.
- Avoid distractions like phone calls as you return.
- Have your keys ready before you arrive.
- Enter your car quickly and lock the doors after you are in.
These are only a few tips and ideas that can help to ensure your safety the next time you are in a parking lot.
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Rail-traveling ship loaders are a familiar sight on the Gulf Coast (and around the world)—and they are essential to the efficient loading of bulk materials. Disruption to the operation of these massive machines directly affects productivity and the bottom line, as represented by one company's experience when wind from a severe storm knocked the machine off its rails, leaving it dangerously close to the edge of the dock.
Reconfigured for a Higher Load
Posted:11/05/2024
During a planned outage, a petrochemical facility in Texas needed to replace a large tower head—measuring 54' L x 30' W x 30' H and weighing 280,000 pounds. Deep South Crane & Rigging selected a strategic setup location for its 2,500-ton VersaCrane TC-36000 to accommodate both the head lift and additional turnaround work. The lift was initially planned at 350,000 pounds, accounting for tray installation.