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PAGE 2 DECEMBER 2020 Heroes (continued) of us during this pandemic. Your actions and leadership have helped us slow the spread of this virus and keep our employees as safe as possible. I wish we had the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company face to face, but that is not possible at this time while remaining safe. As this pandemic goes on, we need the comfort of our family, friends and co-workers to help us through this time, but with the continued spread of the virus, those large and close interactions and gatherings are not possible without jeopardizing Watch District Engineer John Lynch's holiday message to the our health. Quite honestly, that is just what we all need district. so desperately to help us through the upcoming holiday season, but it will have to wait. Thanks for your continued efforts on everything: on COVID, on our response to our economic impacts and budgets, on weather and emergency events and in keeping our programs moving. Your dedication and reliability in doing your jobs in the face of all the distractions in many facets of our lives is truly amazing. You do an excellent job addressing everything thrown your way and it makes me so very proud to be part of the Culpeper District! I wish you all the best for the holiday season. I hope you can relax and enjoy time with your family, but in a safe and responsible way so we are protected and free from harm and danger. Please continue to be healthy and strong so we can return to a world that is happy, peaceful, joyful and united. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Holidays, and all the best for the New Year. John Lynch New Mobile Device Law Takes Effect in January Beginning January 1, 2021, it will be illegal to hold a personal communications device while operating a motor vehicle on Virginia roads. Click on the thumbnail at right to watch this VDOT-TV episode and learn what this means for you and how it will make roadways safer.
DECEMBER 2020 PAGE 3 New KASK Safety Helmets in Service Beginning Jan. 4 KASK Helmet FAQs How do I clean my helmet? Wash exterior shell with a solution of water and mild dish detergent using a soft sponge or soft cloth. The interior Velcro attached sweat pad can be removed and cleaned in cool water. How do I store the helmet? Store in a location out of direct sunlight. KASK recommends storing it in the original box. How do I label my helmet with my name? You can write your name within the label space at the rear of the helmet, or place a name label no greater in size than ¾” by 2” over the location of the name label space How do I use my ear muff-style hearing protectors? Hearing protection from Mancon will fit the slots of the new helmet and already meets the specifications for the Hearing Conservation Program. (Note: When removing clips from KASK helmet in cold environment, be gentle, as the plastic will be more brittle.) Who will still wear traditional hard hats (old style white hard hats)? Visitors, guests, temporary emergency workers and office workers With the New Year VDOT will begin a significant new chapter in its use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The traditional hard hats that have protected generations of VDOT employees will be replaced by new KASK safety helmets, which will become mandatory on Jan. 4, 2021. The KASK helmets will be standard-issue PPE for all VDOT personnel. The agency is in step with many construction companies, which are adopting the newerstyle helmets across the industry. The new helmets provide significantly improved protection and are also more stable on the wearer’s head. The traditional helmet is designed to protect against a blow directly onto the top of the helmet, but provides significantly less protection to hits from the side. Such lateral blows may actually cause the helmet to fly off the wearer’s head, leaving it exposed to subsequent blows. The helmet may also fly off during Continues on page 4 What additional accessories will be available? Adaptor clips, adaptor visor, clear and mesh full-face shields, Velcro sweat pad for inside helmet, spacer for front of helmet The large and XL helmets do not fit, what do I do? Report this to your District Safety Manager for assistance. The chin strap is too tight around my neck or won’t latch, what do I do? Report this to your DSM. Central Office Safety Division is working with KASK on a solution.
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