RE: Snow Removal Fatigue

["Chum Cleverly" <dpw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Even with a small crew it's possible to divide the crew for over night
sessions. I send the crew members with children home after midnight and
the crew members without children home before midnight. The reason is
the children require attention and sleep comes after play time which
defeats the purpose of going home to rest. I also let any plow driver
rest as they need, if they are tiered, they can take a break for an hour
or two, but not during commuter time for buses of workers. Having
classes on good nutrition and not fill up with junk food improves
stamina and allows working without becoming fatigued as quickly. I will
when possible send the crew home early to rest before the onset of a
storm. This only works if they do rest and not spend the time running
errands.   



Chum Cleverly, Director
Department of Public Works
dpw@bow-nh.gov

Town of Bow, New Hampshire
Public Works Facility
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Bow, New Hampshire 03304
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Mailing Address: 
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Bow, New Hampshire 03304
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Subject: FW: Snow Removal Fatigue



Kathy L. DesRoches
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-T2.ALL@lists.unh.edu [mailto:owner-T2.ALL@lists.unh.edu] On
Behalf Of Jim Hogan
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 10:15 AM
To: The T2.All Discussion List
Subject: Snow Removal Fatigue

Iowa has had a very long and hard winter.  One of our cities has 
asked for information on combating fatigue associated with snow 
plowing and snow removal.  Any information on this would be greatly 
appreciated. Thanks.

Jim Hogan
Library Coordinator
Iowa LTAP
CTRE
Iowa State University
2711 S. Loop Drive    Suite 4700
Ames, Iowa   50010
515-294-8103