(S.5) Personal Protective Equipment &Technician Wellness

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  • 1.  PPE and Tech Wellness Meeting 12.16.2025 @ 1:00 PM EST

    Posted 12-02-2025 18:41
    Hey Everyone, we will be meeting again 12/16 @ 1:00 PM EST. 
     
    We will continue to expand upon the tech wellness side of things. Here are some topics we discussed in today's meeting:
     
    -Technician longevity 
    -What resources/ equipment can improve daily quality of life?
    -EX's: Kneeling pads, kneeling mats, anti-fatigue mats, adequate boots that offer proper cushioning, support, and stability
     
    -Health: physical, mental, diet and nutrition guidance 
    -Call out to benefit programs that might exist/ offered by techs' employers
    -Free yearly physical typical with health benefits? If so, recommend 1 physical a year
    -For mental health, refer to a public source (QR code or link)?
    -Identify and promote healthy habits
    -Diet, hydration and adequate sleep 
    -EX's: signage in communal places that promote health
    -Safety Culture
    -Celebrate safety achievements
    -Can best practices be shared from those who have a program in place?
     
    -Seasonal Considerations
    -More feedback is needed on this one from those who have more familiarity with the subject
     
    -Importance and Compliance: 
    -Stay up to date on all regulations and emphasize proper use of PPE
    -New state regulations can be utilized to develop/ serve as guidance in development of RP's: Heat Stress - Heat Stress - Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)
     

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    Philippe Martineau
    Fleet Territoy Mgr., West Coast & Accessories
    Alcoa Wheels
    Newburgh Heights OH
    (440) 283-8013
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  • 2.  RE: PPE and Tech Wellness Meeting 12.16.2025 @ 1:00 PM EST

    Posted 12-03-2025 09:06
    Is your intended work product a proposal for a hew TMC recommended practice or as an information report? 

    A proposed RP must be clear and concise in establishing a norm that we as an organization officially recommended every fleet voluntarily adopt (after balloting to the entire membership, of course). Any incorporated external standards that are recommended other than our existing RPs or regulatory requirements are also part of that balloting process and the appeals process prior to publication.

    Another option can be to produce an information report which can cite available resources and assess utility of that information without recommending adoption as a normative behavior or process for all fleets.  A proposed IR doesn't require formal balloting and would not be subject to the 5-year review/ revision cycle as would an RP. An I/R can eventually become a part of the background/introduction of an RP.  (Such as a common methodology or process to develop a technician wellness program or to conduct a safety hazards assessment).PPE, hazardous energy control, etc are already addressed in various existing RPs.

    Any questions on strategy or procedures for this wide-ranging subject matter project, please consult with staff through the Study Group Chairman.

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