Safety

It is important that every member of Local 100 practices and follows all the safety guidelines without any exceptions. As a member it is your duty to follow the safety guidelines because if you do not then you will be putting Local 100 at a disadvantage in dealing with the MTA.

We recommend that you do a vehicle inspection. There are three that should be done: one pre-trip, two during the trip, and three post trip. The following advisory is recommended for winter driving. While doing the pre trip inspection please pay attention to the following items: 1)Antifreeze should be full to protect from freezing 2)Defrosting and heating equipment are working for safe driving 3)Make sure the windshield wipers blades are in good condition and that the blades press against the window enough to wipe the windshield clean. Most importantly if you cant see well enough while driving stop and call the command and inform them.

For the tires you need to make sure that they have enough tread. The front tires must have tread of 4/32 inch, and the rear tires 2/32 inch for safe driving. Also check that the tire chains are not broken or worn out. Lights and reflectors should be clean and working properly. Remove any ice on windows and mirrors. If any of the above requirements are not in good condition or working properly then it is not safe to drive. No one will fault you if you make sure to do the complete pre-trip inspection which is mandatory for a safe trip.

We applaud our brethren from Mabstoa for their courage and leadership in adhering to the safety guidelines. It important that all other departments of Local 100 adhere to the safety guidelines because no one will be faulted for that. If we follow the safety guidelines, it is for our own safety, for the customers safety and for other road users as well.

Do not accept any vehicle that has any defect. You are not going to get any gold medal from the management, but rather you will be ridiculed and penalized in the event of a problem that may occur later. You are the union which can strengthen the Local 100 by following all safety guidelines.