-AINC Duty Officer-
Inside this Issue :
-Myth of the Moment-
The reality
-Winter Driving-
-AINC Duty Officer-
Cumbria Army Cadet Force “ Force Protection ” Newsletter
Mr Dean Kirkpatrick - SHEF Coordinator E-mail caa3 @ cumbriaarmycadets . com Tel : 01228 516231
Newsletter Winter 2012 Issue No 2
Inside this Issue :
Myth of the Moment – Winter Driving – AINC Duty Officer – Emergency Contact from a Mobile Phone – Don ’ t Gamble with Ammo – Frost Precautions
-Myth of the Moment-
The reality
Bah Humbug ! Each year we hear of companies banning their workers from putting up Christmas decorations in their offices for ' health and safety ' reasons , or requiring the work to be done by a ' qualified ' person .
Most organisations including HSE and local councils manage to put up their decorations , celebrating the spirit of Christmas without a fuss . They just sensibly provide their staff with suitable step ladders to put up decorations rather than expecting staff to balance on wheelie chairs .
-Winter Driving-
Winter conditions are the most testing that the average driver will face during the year . The last couple of winters have shown how difficult winter weather can be
– including prolonged periods of heavy snow , ice and flooding .
A third of all crashes happen on roads that are either wet or frozen . Frost , ice or snow on the road will reduce the grip of tyres , which means you ’ re much more likely to skid , and it can take 10 times longer to stop than on a dry road .
The overriding point is to drive within your capabilities for the prevailing weather conditions and leave in plenty of time .
Stating the obvious !
Check the vehicles that you drive ( both military and civilian ) are prepared for the seasons worst – It has been reported that winter 2012 / 13 will be the coldest for almost 150 years !
Fit winter tyres Check fuel , oil , coolant and washer bottles Check your lights before making a journey If you have concerns about your battery – get it checked out Additional winter kit – Torch , shovel , car rug , ice scraper etc Tow-rope and the vehicles tools are present and correct Check the weather forecast Fully remove frost and snow from the whole vehicle – The roof as well as the screens , lights and mirrors !