Flatbed trucking requires that most, if not all, loads are covered to
protect against the elements. Loads come in many various shapes and sizes,
making the tarping operation dangerous and tedious.
Traditional tarping stations can cost between $15,000 and $20,000
each, a huge expense. We have developed a safe system that will tarp any load,
no matter the shape or size, for a fraction of the cost. More importantly, it’s
portable, so it stays with the driver, therefore eliminating the need for a
conventional tarping station at each load point.
Safe, simple, less time consuming, easily stored and reusable time and
time again.
Our portable tarping station offers the following advantages:
Comes in compact kit form
Can be set up by driver in minutes
Tarping can be done by driver alone, no need for extra help
Tarping can be done without having to climb on trailer
Once complete, tarping station stores on truck for next use
Portable Tarping Station
Depending on the load and the trailer being used, the portable tarping
station comes in various kit forms as listed below.
There are three interconnecting uprights that can be purchased for the
portable tarping station, 2′, 4′ and 5′ uprights give the following available
height settings:
Flatbed
2′ uprights – Low height loads such as steel
4′ and 5′ uprights – Medium height loads
Combination
2’+4′ = 6′ – Medium height loads
2’+5′ = 7′ – Medium to high loads
4’+5′ = 9′ – High Loads
Drop deck trailers
2’+4’+5′ = 11′ – High loads
The portable tarping station can be ordered with all combination
uprights or we can tailor the package to meet your needs.
The portable tarping station can be ordered with all combination uprights or we can tailor the package to meet your needs.
Portable Strap Thrower
Throw your straps and install your corner boards in one quick motion without the need to climb on the rig to secure. Done in a fraction of the time needed for conventional strapping, safer and money saving
Portable Tarp Folder
After the load is delivered, comes the
tedious task of folding the tarp. Wind, snow, inclement weather conditions,
space, time, these are all a factor of how efficient tarp folding can be.
Not any more, our tarp folder eliminates all
of these, safe, easy to use and store, simple and effective.
The tarp folder hooks onto the rub bar and
allows the driver to clip the tarp to the folder using the eyes of the tarp.
Once the tarp is on the folder, it’s just a
matter of removing the tarp to the Tarp Roller, rolling and storing – job done.
Safe, simple, less time consuming, easily
stored and reusable time and time again.
Advantages
Companies
30 minutes saving on average tarp load
increase productivity (a must with e-logs)
less physical work for drivers (cleaner, safer, easier)
less wear and tear on tarps
no dragging of tarps to flatten out in order to fold and roll
loads such as steel have 2 layers of tarps lessening the chance of
rips, punctures and tears
tarps stay cleaner so less chances of contaminating a customer’s
load
Happy Drivers
the system converts a lumber tarp into a steel tarp, no more
bunching up excess tarp. simply peel back the length needed
Company Driver
30 minutes saving on average per tarp load
increase productivity (a must with e-logs)
shorten time loading and unloading at customers
less physical work
no need to drag a tarp, pull all corners, fold one end walk to the other repeat…
this system is not restricted by wind conditions
easier to tarp loads, no more bunching up excess tarps, just peel back what is needed.
no need to pad steel loads, this system doubles the tarp layer preventing tarp damage
GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION PRICING ACT & ROAD CARRIERS
The Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the “Act”) provides for pricing carbon. The Act applies to any province or territory of Canada that requests the price, or to any province or territory of Canada that has not implemented a compliant carbon-pricing regime. The Government of Canada started collecting a fuel surcharge for road carriers for the provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Government of Canada will also start collecting a fuel surcharge on July 1st,2019 for the territories of the Yukon and Nunavut. All road carriers based or doing business in any of the above-mentioned jurisdictions will have to register with the Federal Government by filing form L400 1 and L400-2 2 . This applies to both Canadian based and US based carriers.They will also be required to complete a quarterly return similar to the International Fuel Tax Agreement (“IFTA”) and file with the Federal Government on the same quarterly schedule as the IFTA return. Road carriers intending to import light fuel oil from the United States by truck, into one, or more, of the above-mentioned jurisdictions, will also be required to register as an importer for light fuel oil, in addition to the road carrier registration.
Please call Kim if you need help with compliance.
Kim E Stoll is a partner at Fernandes Hearn LLP her practice includes a specialty in transportation law focusing primarily on trucking and marine including freight forwarding and logistics, cargo losses, products liability, casualty, loss transfer and transportation-related personal injury litigation and mediation. Kim is listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2016-2018) as Consistently Recommended for Transportation (Rail and Road) and Best Lawyers (2016-2018) in Maritime Law. Kim is a Past President of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association (2012). She is Vice President- Central Region of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) 2017-2018.
Kim E. Stoll Direct Dial: 416.203.9509 E-mail: kim@fernandeshearn.com
In 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress, the Parliament of Canada passed the Workers Mourning Day Act making April 28 an official Day of Mourning. Today the Day of Mourning has since spread to more than 100 countries around the world and is recognized as Workers’ Memorial Day, and as International Workers’ Memorial Day by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).
DID YOU KNOW :
The most recent statistics from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) tell us that in 2017, 951 workplace fatalities were recorded in Canada, an increase of 46 from the previous year. Among these deaths were 23 young workers aged 15-24.
Add to these fatalities the 251,508 accepted claims (an increase from 241,508 the previous year) for lost time due to a work-related injury or disease, including 31,441 from workers aged 15-24, and the fact that these statistics only include what is reported and accepted by the compensation boards, there is no doubt that the total number of workers impacted is even greater. ( source: CCOHS Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety )
Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies.
Every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each work day.
By working together – with employers, workers and our health and safety partners – we can prevent worker injuries and deaths before they occur.
The top rehabilitation research centre in the world is located in Canada at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI), a member of the University Health Network (UHN). In this blog we will share how TRI develops ways to reduce accidents and injuries, to rehabilitate people after an injury or illness, and to help people continue to live independently in their own homes as they grow older. Every day we face challenges that may result in accidents and injury. One of our main labs (Challenging Environment Assessment Lab, or CEAL for short) features four unique simulators that can create realistic challenges to our safety but without actually hurting anyone. One of these simulators includes a real car that can be driven through a rain storm against glaring headlights. A second one allows a pedestrian to walk through the streets of Toronto encountering traffic and other pedestrians. A third one simulates Winter with real ice, snow and cold winds and the fourth simulator enables researchers to study the safety of building codes to prevent falls. These simulators can be lifted with a crane onto different bases including a powerful hydraulic system that can fly them around the room to mimic aggressive driving or to cause a sudden unexpected movement that makes someone reach for a handrail to prevent a fall. By creating real-life conditions in controlled settings, our researchers are able to gather data to help them develop and test new products and also provide the evidence needed to change policies and/or codes and standards.
Above: DriverLab is seen on the hydraulic motion base in CEAL. The bridge (on the right) provides access to the lab and is retracted out of the way during testing. DriverLab Motor vehicle accidents claim the lives of 1.24 million people world-wide each year and are the number one cause of accidental death in Canada. Older adults are over-represented in these statistics, and yet most want to continue to drive to maintain their independence. About one quarter of Canada’s driving population will be over 65 years of age by 2024. TRI has built the most advanced driving simulator in Canada. DriverLab includes a fully-equipped car surrounded by a virtual reality environment on top of a moveable base. It contains a full-sized passenger vehicle mounted on a turntable within a 360 degree field of view projected environment. Different driving scenarios can be created in this chamber during which we measure the driver’s performance. Our one-of-a-kind features include a rain simulator that produces real rain droplets on the windshield and a robot glare simulator that realistically recreates the glare of 2 oncoming headlights at night. Our studies also aim to better understand impairment resulting from cannabis and opioid medication, help with the design of self-driving vehicles, and the effects of distraction and drowsiness on driving.
Above: Cut-away view of DriverLab on the motion base.
Above: Interior of DriverLab showing the overhead cameras which project various streetscapes.
StreeLab Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in older adults. Individuals with age-related hearing loss commonly complain of mobility problems and are at 3X greater risk of falling compared to normal-hearing adults. In StreetLab, we are able to study participants as they safely navigate through simulated, 3D Toronto streetscapes. This allows scientists a new way to test mobility devices, hearing aids, and other technologies to help people live safely and independently. Participants can walk or ride a wheelchair through this virtual environment on a treadmill-like belt. Unlike a regular lab, StreetLab allows participants to experience realistic situations while allowing scientists to manipulate certain aspects of the environment. For instance, traffic signals, ‘intelligent’ vehicles, and streams of virtual pedestrians can be adjusted to interact with the research participant.
Above: Exterior view of StreetLab in the pallet hall where non-motion studies can be performed.
Above: Interior view of StreetLab showing streetscape through which the participant is walking. The cameras mounted above project the streetscape to provide an immersive experience. A safety harness is used but not seen above.
WinterLab Injuries from slip and fall accidents on ice and snow bring serious challenges to individuals and the healthcare system. Canada and other winter-experiencing countries see an increase in these injuries during the winter–over 21,000 Ontarians visit an emergency room because of slips and falls on ice each winter. Using proper footwear during winter plays a key role in reducing the number of slips and falls. In WinterLab, we can create winter-like conditions with subzero temperatures, ice, snow and wind. We have developed a cutting-edge solution for testing winter boots for slip resistance. Our Maximum Achievable Angle (MAA) method is the only one of its kind in the world. We ask participants to walk back and forth on a floor covered entirely with ice while we gradually tip the simulator. The maximum angle that the participants can walk on without slipping wearing a particular shoe is used to assess the shoe’s slip resistance. We have tested over 260 different types of footwear, including 254 casual and safety work footwear, as well as 7 spiked footwear/overshoes. Overall, only 29% of the footwear we’ve tested meet the minimum slip resistance standards set out by our MAA test. Our results are published on a regularly updated website, which is helping Canadians make more informed decisions about the safety of the winter footwear they purchase; visit www.ratemytreads.com. In a small study of community healthcare workers, those who wore footwear that passed our minimum standard had four times 4 fewer falls; we predicted that this will save that company around $1 million annually in lost time injuries if it purchased this recommended footwear for their employees.
Above: WinterLab is raised incrementally to rate footwear slip resistance.
Above: WinterLab is used to measure performance of mobility scooters on slopes with snow and icy surfaces.
StairLab Falls on stairs are a leading cause of injury and hospitalization, especially in older adults. It is estimated 3,800 people in Ontario are hospitalized each year as a result of a stair fall. In StairLab we can measure the movement and body mechanics of walking up and down stairs. By shaking the stairs while participants walk up and down we can study the effects of varying step depth, height, and the edge features, or handrail size, shape, and height on stair falls. Our studies have resulted in changes to the Building Code of Canada for residential stairs. It is estimated these Building Code changes will prevent 33,000 injuries and save 39 Canadian lives within the first five years of being implemented.
Above left and right: Step and handrail features are changed to measure fall risk while going up and down stairs in StairLab.
About us Research at TRI involves 45 researchers, 104 support staff, and 102 students. We have 14 simulators and specialized labs to study, for example, falls, sleep, swallowing, care at home or in a hospital, balance therapies, personalized rehabilitation, recovery from spinal cord injury, and more.
To learn more about TRI and our research, or to book a tour of our research facilities, visit https://www.kite-uhn.com
For questions about the research team, contact us at truckingstudy@uhn.ca
Stay tuned – in our next blog we’ll talk about our research and developments on sleep apnea – it’s not just about feeling tired!
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