Snow on ground and cant work

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[arkupsdsi]

Having lived in Cleveland but now working in Arkansas, the big problem is the roads. The lower states have snow so infrequently that the road crews are not equipped to remove it. They have few plows, not much salt. Most towns use a mixture of sand and salt and then a brine mixture. The main roads get done rather quickly but the secondary roads are the problem. Due to safety issues, management is reluctant to let us get out. We can still locate, flags, kickin the snow out of the way and a good relationship with most of the folks we locate for helps. IF we were allowed to get out.

[ProfessionalLocator]

There is the big issue of vehicle accidents. And in addition to the lower states having less snow removal equipment their drivers are less used to snow and drive like idiots.

On top of accidents there are workman compensation injuries due to both road accidents and slips and falls.

Only 40 tickets on your screen? Looks like everybody is shut down.

[FiosKing]

i work in everything... idc if there is 5ft of snow i gotta get paid i just take great pictures

[Mke]

Fios, I second that. We don't get blizzards here, but rain, snow, or ice, I come to work unless they send me home with paid time off.

Everyone else hit it on the head, about lower states not being prepared for it. A couple of years back Portland got hit with some snow, and all the road crew guys called in because they couldn't make it to work. So the roads were an ice rink. They got in big trouble for that, so now, if there is a hint of ice or snow in the forcast, they are out spraying all night to prevent icing up.

mke

[ProfessionalLocator]

i work in everything... idc if there is 5ft of snow i gotta get paid i just take great pictures

When I have a forecast of snow I leave early and get into my work area to wait until time to start. If ordered off the streets then I work my way home. Usually I sit out rush hour in a McDonalds so the traffic clears out before heading home. Safer this way.

If told to get off the streets, and off the clock, I will ask if they want me to cover emergency tickets. They need somebody to cover emergency tickets and since I am already there they usually tell me to be the daytime oncall for emergencies. If so I will coop somewhere in my work area. If a Library is available I turn the phone volume low and I read until I get a call. Then I clock in and go to work. On these days I make sure I have a good book to read in case I cannot get to a library. This way I cover the company's butt and get myself a few hours of pay. Everybody is happy.

[AULupstate]

I've actually been on both ends of this spectrum. I've worked in snow drifts up to my 'junk', I've worked in piss pouring rain.

Now if LOOKS like snow or rain, the day is called and I stay WARM and DRY.

I am MUCH happier with the latter scenario.

[ProfessionalLocator]

I've actually been on both ends of this spectrum. I've worked in snow drifts up to my 'junk', I've worked in piss pouring rain.

Now if LOOKS like snow or rain, the day is called and I stay WARM and DRY.

I am MUCH happier with the latter scenario.

I am mentally defective, I just like to get out there and work.

When the weather is bad and the other locators call it quits I get a feeling of satisfaction of overcoming the adversity.

There just is something seriously wrong with me.

[Mke]

ahhh, its not mentally defective unless you have the option to stay out of it. I've worked in all conditions because I had to. AUL is probably at the point where I am, and don't have to go out unless you really need to. I think we all have been there, some more than others.

mke

[Paint My Way]

Lets see. In the northen states we are used too it. Seeing you southern people on the the news reeling on the roads is a scary site.....Do not come north ..It scares me. Do not get me wrong there are idiots up here that can not drive for crap. Slipping away. Safty is a concern to all and I wish all will to take to good judgement and be safe. I for one have been in and take that to the the extreme because I have been in and out working in all of winter has for us for 22 years. Use your best judgement and be safe. I have gone out in ice, snow, blizzards, thunderstorms and tornados. never a hurricane though. I respect the ones in hurrricanes that have to go out when all is said and done. We are the backbone to to a job we all have to do no matter who we work for. We do the job when called on then we get home safe..Always in your mind. Be safe...We all know how to do that. When in doubt....POI.....Be SAFE

[Goldenboy]

Recent Poll shows 97% of drivers who hit a patch of black ice say "oh sh!t".

The other 3% are from Wisconsin and say "Hold my beer and watch this sh!t"

[ProfessionalLocator]

The major snow storm is here.

The locators have been ordered to park their trucks and get off the streets.

Time to go home for the traditional snowy winter activities. Sit in front of the fire with a cup of mulled cider and browse internet porn.

[Linerider]

I too have worked in all weather conditions. -55F to 100F. I feel for them having to deal with 3' of snow where they're just not used to it. I carry snowmobiles on the back of my truck for just such an occasion. ATVs or a Rhino in the summer.

[Wingfoot]

WoW! I had to wear my insulated Carhartt bib overhauls 2 days ago (on Monday) and today I'm wearing a T-shirt with my work truck A/C on full blast. It's the first time my A/C has been turned on since early October 2009. I bet the Wisconsin and the Virginia boys still see snow drifts.

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[paintitnow]

i know what you mean i had to pull out the ehavy coat the other day and today i was in a t-shirt by end of the day. tomorrow it is going to be 75. Her in southern Wsiconsin there is no more snow