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INDUSTRYNEWS
Ontario Dump Truck Association Calls Off Job Action
Hundreds of dump-truck drivers protesting in Mississauga for almost two weeks over pay and safety concerns have called off their strike.
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ccording to Baljit Singh, president of the Ontario Dump Truckers Association (ODTA), talks and negotiations with industry stakeholders have been successfully completed. He mentioned that the excavation companies have agreed to raise the hourly wages by 7 to 8 % to keep pace with the increasing costs of fuel, insurance, government licensing and inflation. According to Baljit, the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Labour officials will henceforth regularly look into the overloading and work safety issues to
avoid any public safety concerns. Around 500 drivers had gathered their vehicles in a vacant lot at the corner of Dixie and Derry Road starting May 20th drawing attention to a list of concerns including overloading of trucks, increase in hourly rates and timely receipt of payments. These dump-truck drivers primarily haul away dirt and rubble from excavation sites across the Greater Toronto Area working for bulk excavation companies, watermain and sewerage as well as roadside paving RT companies.
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EVENTUPDATE
6th Annual Road Today Truck Show brings industry and community together The 6th Annual Road Today Truck Show held at the Brampton Soccer Centre on May 24th/25th was an informative and successful Show.
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bout 100 exhibitors from a variety of sectors of the trucking and transportation industry took part in the trade show, including companies focused on trucks (used and new), trailers, heavy-duty parts and accessories, servicing equipment and supplies, safety & compliance, education, engines and power train components, fuels and fuel additives, media outlets and financial services. The Job Fair to hire drivers and owneroperators was a big draw as recruiters were busy discussing exciting job opportunities. The staff from MTO commercial vehicle enforcement was there to answer queries of truckers and also educate visitors on road
safety issues. The show featured many activities of interest for attendees’ young and old, including kids clown, live entertainment, rock wall, bouncy castle, rollover display, giveaways and lots more. The mood of exhibitors and visitors was upbeat. The show was inaugurated by Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell. She congratulated the organizers for bringing a safety focused event for the benefit of local community. A month long public awareness campaign to reduce the distracted driving related incidents was also kicked off by the Brampton Road Safety Committee under the leadership of Manan Gupta. Special Greetings and Congratulatory Messages were sent in by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, Kyle Seeback, Member Parliament and David Bradley, CEO of Canadian Trucking Alliance towards a successful event. Prominent community leaders attended the event including Regional Councillors - John Sanderson and Allan
Thompson,Gurpreet Dhillon NDP Candidate, Sukhwant Thethi, Dr Ranvir Sharda, Ranbir Chauhan, Dr Balwinder Singh, Dr Sukhdev Jhand, Ajay Lekhi, Sandip Sangha, Sukhdeep Kang, Jaswinder Khosa, Yudhvir Jaswal, Gursharan Mann, Vipan Marok, Gurbir Chahal, Ajay Sharma, Amandeep Benipal, Kuldip Gollee, Jugraj Sidhu, Baljit Bawa, Larry Zacher, Harjit Bajwa, Wynston Mapp, Percy Dastur, Linda Jeffrey, Sunny Joshi, Shan Gill, Harkanwal Thind, Raghbir Chauhan amongst others. The Road Today Trucking Excellence Awards were presented to Dan Hrodzicky of Texis Truck Exhaust (Trucking Entrepreneur of the Year) and Joanne Mackenzie (Trucking Ambassador of the Year). Major Show sponsors included Arrow Truck Sales, ITS Transport, LA Truck Lube, Diesel Truck Centre, Tallman Truck Centre and JD Factors. The Road Today Truck Show management thanks the continued patronage received from the trucking industry and community. For event pictures, please visit www.facebook.com/roadtoday RT
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INDUSTRYNEWS
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Top Fleet Employers program recognizes the best in HR Ten of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry have earned honours through the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada has announced.
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leets of every size were rated on topics including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruitment and retention. Related reviews included a comprehensive online application, employee surveys and follow-up interviews. The 2014 awards were presented to: n Bison Transport n Erb Group of Companies
n Home Hardware n J&R Hall Transport, Inc. n Kindersley Transport n Kriska Transportation n Logikor Inc. n MacKinnon Transport Inc. n SLH Transport n Transpro Freight Systems Ltd. “These 10 fleets clearly recognize the value of sound human resources practices,” says Angela Splinter, Chief Executive Officer of Trucking HR Canada. “They have demonstrated their commitment to programs which play a vital role in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce. Work like this will become increasingly important as the trucking industry grapples with its intensifying shortage of employees and job candidates.” The program recognizes a fleet’s broad portfolio of human resources initiatives, but several best practices were also recognized during the evaluation process. In terms of employee engagement, for example, Bison
Transport reaches out to personnel through a monthly newsletter, Transpro Freight Systems surveys employees whenever it introduces a new initiative, and J&R Hall Transport has a confidential, open-door policy to ensure that any employee concerns are addressed. Compensation programs such as Kriska Transportation’s deferred profit sharing plan, Logikor’s group Retirement Savings Plan, MacKinnon Transport’s fuel bonus, and Home Hardware’s performance bonus demonstrated approaches which look beyond rates per kilometre. High-scoring recognition programs included Erb Group of Companies’ honours for retiring employees, Kindersley Transport’s VIP recognition program, and SLH Transport’s recognition of milestone anniversaries. Applications for the second-annual program will open this December. RT
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GUESTCOLUMN
Driver Files –
Are your driver files hiding an ugly truth? I visited a fleet owner who was looking for some assistance with his fleet safety program. Prior to meeting with him I reviewed his fleet’s CSA scores on-line. There were indicators that some processes were either broken or possibly not in place.
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hile meeting with the client and discussing some recent collisions, I enquired about their driver hiring process and asked to review some recent driver files. Their driver file administration process looked pretty good at first glance. The files I reviewed had an attached checklist on the cover of each file detailing the file items that were enclosed. Many small fleets miss this key step in driver file admin process. Using a checklist is a great tool to improving the continuity of file information and ease of administration. The owner confirmed that all new hires were road tested prior to hiring, which again I believe to be a key and critical process to screening for quality candidates. He also said they had a formalized company policy requiring two years verifiable driving experience. So, I thought I was off to a good start until I reviewed one of their driver files. The driver in question had noted his employment dates working in the industry. The experience was a little light in my
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opinion and did not meet the carrier’s own stated minimum experience standard. Otherwise, the drivers’ file was complete. The drivers’ name rang a bell. From the application I noted that the driver had previously driven for another fleet client of mine. Then I knew why I had recognized the name. The application section titled “past employment history” is a great tool to assist in the screening process. I always review a driver’s employment history and try to match road side inspections from the CVOR to the carrier names the driver has listed. Sometimes a carrier name will come up that the applicant has not noted on his or her application. That should be a red flag to a recruiter. In this case, a red flag went up immediately as I recalled that this particular driver had not lasted there long because of his involvement in an at-fault collision, resulting in his being terminated. Reading more of the application the driver claimed to have left for “personal reasons” and that he had been there for close to a year. I knew information was wrong on both points! The fact was that he had been there just over a month and had been terminated because of his involvement in the at-fault collision. What really shocked me was to find a formal written reference on carrier letterhead in the file supposedly from the prior fleet owner (who had terminated him). The reference stated that the driver was a quality individual who was customer focused, known for his on-time performance, and was a safe and courteous driver during his tenure there. I knew that this reference document was a total fabrication. This “driver reference” document had been falsified to back up the fabricated information noted in the driver’s application. My question to the fleet owner
was - who put the file together and who was responsible for calling past driving references to qualify new hires. The answer – they use a safety consultant. I had some additional questions for the owner about the road test, and came to learn that his mechanic does all their road testing. The focus of which is on “does the candidate know how to shift and maneuver the truck” - versus doing a road test to determine if the candidate has hazard perception skills and the knowledge and know how to adjust and minimize any and all potential hazards. I would suggest that the mechanic could have been sent to a professional truck training school and been taught the required skills on what to look for and how to properly evaluate a candidates’ hazard perception skills. This course is taught at most of the approved truck training schools and is very reasonable and the payback to a carrier is huge. Imagine, now you have a mechanic who over the course of a pre-employment road test has the ability not only to evaluate the driver’s ability to properly shift and handle the truck, but more importantly he is able to evaluate and report on whether the candidate has the required defensive driving skills to minimize risk and knows the appropriate steps to take in order to avoid an incident. A mechanic with this additional skills training could also identify the small habits noted in the road test that will require some additional training to bring the candidate up to the carrier’s standards. With these additional skills the mechanic becomes a much more important fleet safety asset to the company. One last issue, with the number of false driver licenses that are now circulating in Ontario you may want to do a couple extra due diligence checks. Do a “Google
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Earth” check to see if the address on the driver’s license provided actually makes sense. Look up the driver on “Facebook” and/or “LinkedIn” and see if the information there confirms his or her identity. Safety Consultants are a whole other story. Anyone can call themselves a fleet safety consultant. You need to qualify their industry work experience, credentials, and get work references before moving ahead to hiring one. Determine if they are “Window Dressers” or true safety professionals. Driver files must be built and managed with integrity – not doctored by window dressers to pass an audit. Fleet safety is best measured using tried and true performance indicators such as a carrier’s insurance company’ loss performance report and a fleet’s CSA / CVOR profile. Be extremely critical when screening drivers – and accept only those that are truly qualified to do the job. Now, if you think safety is expensive, try having an accident. RT
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is the President & CEO of Armour Insurance Brokers Ltd. specializing in Fleet and Non-Fleet Commercial Trucking Insurance. She can be reached at 905 452 5127.
READER’S RESPONSE DEAR EDITOR, I have recently read the article penned by Sukhdeep Kang in your April edition, and agree that transportation and logistics companies should seek Insurance Brokers with specific knowledge of their industry, I am concerned with the example Armour Insurance Brokers Ltd. has used as it appears, in our opinion, false or misleading. Any trucking operation that engages in cross border work must register with the USDOT,
and will be issued a number. To receive this number an insurance company must file the appropriate BMC forms with the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), and The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in order to cross the border. For company deemed local cartage to be running cross border transportation from the insurance point of view would be near, if not completely impossible.
COLUMNIST REPLIES BACK I am not disagreeing with Mr. Blake that any trucking operation that engages in cross border work must register with the USDOT and will then be issued a number. However, we encounter some fleets where only one vehicle has 1% USA exposure and rest are rated under class 47 ( 80 kms radius of operation) to lower the premium.
Once the USA filing is done, there is no way of identifying whether the entire fleet had US exposure or not. Recently, I took one fleet over and had to almost step in midterm to protect the client. The client had no knowledge on it.
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Tallman adds Fontaine Trailers to product line up Tallman Truck Centre Limited is pleased to announce the addition of Fontaine Trailers to the Tallman Trailer Centre division. The complete line of Fontaine platform and step deck trailers is now available at all Tallman Truck Centre locations in Ontario.
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ontaine Trailer Company is the largest platform trailer manufacturer in the world producing a complete line of aluminium, steel and composite trailers for the flatbed and step deck markets. “As we continue to grow and adapt to provide to the changing demands of our customer base, Fontaine Trailers is an excellent addition to our current Trailer division” said Kevin Tallman, President, Tallman Truck Centre. Fontaine Trailer Company is “delighted to be represented in Ontario by Tallman,” stated Alan Briley, VP of Sales and Marketing for Fontaine Trailer Company Platform Business. “They are truly a professional organization, their locations have a great footprint in Ontario, and they are known to deliver industry-leading service and support by keeping inventory on the ground to provide for the needs of their customers. That’s what Fontaine Trailer Company is all about, and that’s
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VDO RoadLog ELD Provides Electronic Log Solution for Both Old and New Trucks Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a global supplier of systems and components to automobile and truck manufacturers and the world leader in Electronic Log technology, offers an Electronic Log Device (ELD) solution that is compatible with mechanical ignition vehicles and those that pre-date diagnostic ports, as well as trucks with the newer 9-pin or 6-pin diagnostic ports.
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he ability to customize the wiring configuration allows VDO RoadLog ELD to be used on both old and new trucks. Many current electronic logging devices are only compatible with 9-pin and 6-pin wiring port configurations. VDO RoadLog ELD is compatible with both late-model trucks, as well as those that pre-date J1708 and J1939 can bus. The broader options offered by VDO RoadLog allow drivers of older vehicles to be ready for the implementation of ELD regulations in 2015. VDO RoadLog also allows fleets to use one electronic log system for both older trucks and those with current technology. In addition to offering options in wiring compatibility, VDO RoadLog features a flexible software design that can be updated as HOS and electronic log regulations continue to evolve, ensuring that fleets are
always in compliance with the most up to date regulations. The VDO RoadLog brings innovation to logbook automation and fleet management with an expanded range of new products and services. The portfolio now offers online and mobile connectivity for both fleets and owner operators that will not only improve operational efficiency for drivers and fleet managers, but also make the workload easier and less stressful. RT
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Dufferin Street tops Ontario’s Worst Roads once again 2014 campaign sees a 31 per cent increase in entries
For the third year in a row, Dufferin Street in Toronto has been voted the worst road in Ontario. Over the years, Dufferin Street has made CAA’s Worst Roads list eight times.
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ight of the roads on the 2014 list are from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and more than 2,000 different roads across the province were nominated. The 2014 campaign saw a 31 per cent increase in votes highlighting that the condition of roads across the province are on the minds of many Ontarians. Of the roads on this year’s Top 10 list, 90 per cent of the voters complained about crumbling pavement and pothole ridden streets as the reasons for selecting the road. Ontario’s Top 10 Worst Roads for 2014: 1. Dufferin Street (Toronto) 2. Stanley Avenue (Niagara Falls) 3. Kipling Avenue (Toronto) 4. Finch Avenue West (Toronto) 5. Burlington Street East
(Hamilton) 6. Bayview Avenue (Toronto) 7. Carling Avenue (Ottawa) 8. Markham Road (Toronto) 9. Lawrence Avenue East (Toronto) 10. Wilson Avenue (Toronto) “CAA SCO has led the conversation about dedicating gas tax revenues to transportation and infrastructure projects for many years. With a provincial election taking place in a couple of weeks and a municipal election this fall, we encourage residents across the province to ask their local candidates about what their position is on issues surrounding transportation and infrastructure,” saidFaye Lyons, Government Relations, CAA SCO. All the roads on the Top 10 list have been verified by the Ontario Road Builders’ Association. CAA will present the list and make recommendations to both the provincial and municipal RT governments.
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Eaton Fuller Advantage Offers Added Fuel Savings For Kenworth T680 Optimized with PACCAR MX-13 Engine Truck purchasers have a new advantage when they specify the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission with the fuel-efficient Kenworth T680.
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optimized engine and transmission, fueleconomy axles such as a 6x2 configuration, and aerodynamic enhancements with the T680 Advantage offer up to a 5 percent fuel economy improvement* over a standard T680 with a 2013 PACCAR MX-13. The enhanced fuel economy with the Eaton Fuller Advantage transmission of up to 2 percent* comes from the close integration of the PACCAR MX-13 engine data to make optimum shifts. Precise engine and transmission communications are then combined with proprietary control logic to further enhance down speeding in both overdrive and direct drive operation to save fuel. The high performance and efficient
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New integrated Detroit Powertrain Features Advanced Technologies; Lowers Real Cost of Ownership Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) has introduced the new integrated Detroit Powertrain, featuring the Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit DT12 transmission and Detroit axles. The Powertrain is now integrated to deliver even better performance to lower the Real Cost of Ownership for customers.
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performance customers demand. The integrated Detroit Powertrain features the flagship DD15 engine, with new downsped rating of 400hp and 1750 lb/ft. The downsped rating enables the engine to turn at lower RPMs regardless of road speed, ultimately reducing fuel consumption and friction. Because it delivers the necessary torque at these low RPMs is the engine is able to deliver the power drivers demand. “Downspeeding improves fuel economy by shifting usable power and torque to a lower RPM range,” said Williamson. “Because we understand how important driver retention is to the Real Cost of Ownership, Detroit engineers made sure to deliver a product that drivers will like.” The proprietary Detroit Virtual Technician On Board Diagnostic System is also integral to the Powertrain. The DD15 features the 1-Box emissions package that combines DOC, DPF, SCR catalyst and DEF doser, creating an optimal solution for a variety of truck configurations. The DD15 also meets OBD13 and GHG14 standards. RT
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Five Questions You Should be Asking Carrier Representatives As we roll into trade show season, the carriers will be out in full strength looking for potential candidates for their fleets. They’ll look real slick, have those glossy brochures available for you to take home, and will try to entice you with new equipment and promises of getting home regularly.
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These aren’t necessities but carriers that appreciate their drivers and staff are where you want to work. You certainly want to know that you are appreciated for working hard.
ost of them are honest and will do their best to meet the wants and needs of the candidates joining their teams, but is that the information you really need to know? Many new drivers and potential drivers don’t know what to ask when talking with carriers and often are disappointed when the environment at the company isn’t what they expected. Where does the company run and how long am I expected to be away? This is the first question to be asking a recruiter. Why, you ask? If they run to California on a regular basis and you want to be home every night you won’t be happy there for long. Match the carrier to your lifestyle, not the other way around. Do you pay hub miles or PC miles? Ask the carrier how you are being paid for mileage. Hub miles mean you are paid for every mile you run where as PC miles means they are using a program that estimates the miles. Many are paying via PC miles and there is nothing wrong with that, but you need to make sure it is fair. Ask them to show you a normal run to a city like Chicago and show you the
mileage. If they pay 500 miles to Chicago, but your delivery is on the far side and you run 550 you may find you are not making as much money as you could. Also ask about other items like pickups, deliveries, and border crossings to see how they pay for those items. What is the maintenance program like at your company? This is extremely important for owner operators to ask, but ask about their maintenance and repair operation. You don’t want to work for a company that doesn’t care about preventative maintenance or the cleanliness of their equipment. What is the company culture and incentive programs like? Make sure you ask about the company culture, is it safety oriented, do they appreciate their employees, do they have a safety program or benefit program?
What are the options for growth at the company? You may only be looking for experience at this point but if you happen to sign on with a good carrier there is no reason to think you have to leave them if you are happy there. I always look for a company to call home hoping for a twenty year career. Ask if there are places to grow in the company should it be a good fit. How will you know you are moving up in your career, do they honour you with better runs, better equipment, better pay? Are there options to moving into the office in safety, recruiting or more? Look at your long term goals along with the short term and you may find you hit a home run when signing on with a carrier. Carriers are looking for people that want to work, but it is important that you also interview the carrier to make sure that you are going to work for a company that cares about you. There are many good ones and many that are not so good. You may feel you have to take the first carrier that comes along, but often that is not the best way to make an important decision such as where to go to work. Be proactive in your search, you’ll be glad you did. Good luck with the search! RT
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NEW REPORT EXAMINES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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he Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) and Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) are pleased to announce the release of a new report: ‘The Problem of Youth Drugged Driving and Approaches to Prevention: A Systematic Literature Review.’ Production of this document has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada’s Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund. The report examines the effectiveness of drugged driving prevention programs and media/awareness campaigns in deterring youth from driving under the influence of drugs to inform future prevention initiatives in this area. A systematic review was conducted of studies that evaluated programs aimed at preventing drugged driving and were targeted at youth
audiences, and that were published in English and publicly available. Key findings include: n Education and prevention programs might be effective in changing youth perceptions of the risks of drug-impaired driving, while media and awareness campaigns might be effective in increasing awareness of different facets of the issue. n Specific approaches, such as encouraging youth to examine their attitudes, think critically, make responsible choices and communicate, could create opportunities for empowerment. n The teaching of coping skills, life skills and peer pressure resistance strategies, as well as having youth assume leadership roles, could build self-esteem. n Youth-centric, youth-created, culturally sensitive, factual messaging will ensure
information is believable and easily understood by the target audience. n The involvement of parents and engagement of the community could expand the outreach and impact of prevention initiatives. n Enforcing detection and penalties in conjunction with prevention efforts could make the consequences of driving after using drugs relevant. While definitive conclusions about the impact of programs and campaigns on behaviour could not be drawn due to the limited body of literature, the review did identify promising prevention strategies that affected knowledge and changed attitudes. These findings can be utilized in the development of future youth drugged driving prevention initiatives. RT
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Let safety be your guide with car seat decisions (NC) The car seat is a musthave item when travelling with children, but knowing which seat to purchase or how to install it can be overwhelming
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ere are five important areas to consider when purchasing a car seat: . What is the weight, height and age of your child? Transport Canada mandates that all children under the age of one must be in a rear facing car seat. Rear facing is the safest way to ride in a car and as long as your child does not exceed the weight and height requirements, it is best to leave them rear facing. . What is the intended use of the car seat? If you plan to move the car seat from car-to-car frequently consider a car seat that uses the SureLATCH technology like the Evenflo Symphony All-In-One car seat for ease and speed of installation. .In what type of vehicle will the car seat be primarily used? When purchasing a car seat consider the size of the seat and how the seat will fit into the car. If you plan to fit multiple car seats along one back seat, look for a slimmer design. . What are the behavioural characteristics of your child? If your child tends to slump over when they sleep in the car consider using a high back booster with an internal harness to keep them safe and secure. .. What extras are important to you in a car seat? Does the car seat feature extras that will help you in everyday life. SureLATCH technology for quick installation, an infinite slide harness to avoid rethreading, and cup holders for the child should all be considered. Once you have purchased the appropriate car seat for you and your child it is important to make sure that the car seat is installed properly. Check to see if your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH system (lower anchors and tethers for children safety), this will make installation much easier and secure.
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If you car does not have the LATCH system check to see if the seat belt retractor system is switchable. Switching the seat belt to self retracting mode – where it pulls back to tighten on its own – is the safest and easiest way to install a car seat using just the belt. After you have installed the car seat there are a couple of tests to check that it has been done properly. n The inch test – the car seat can move an inch side to side and no more to be properly installed. n The finger test – Only one finger should be able to fit between the harness and the child’s collarbone, this ensures a snug fit. Other important tips for car seat safety include: n Place your car seat in the centre of the
back seat if possible, as it is the safest place. n Take your child to the store with you when purchasing and test the seats out. n Confirm that the seat meets the Transport Canada regulations for use in Canada – remember car seats expire every six years. n Purchase a new car seat rather than using an old one or second hand car seat, so that you will have the up to date information on its history. n Always replace a car seat that has been in a car accident. Even if the seat looks fine there could be internal damage that has compromised the integrity of the seat. You can join the conversation @ EvenfloBabyCA on Twitter. RT
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TMJ Disorders Ingrown Toenails The temporomandibular Ingrown toenails are a joint (TMJ) is the hinge common condition which like joint that joins the occurs when the corners jaw bone to the skull. It or side of a toenail grows is located directly in front into the surrounding of the ear. TMJ injuries skin. This may result or disorders can cause in pain and swelling or significant pain and even infection. Although discomfort in the jaw joint ingrown toenails can as well as the surrounding occur in any toe, it most soft tissues. often affects the big toes.
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