Nip Impressions w/o 9 Jun 2025: Do you really wear your PPE?

Jim Thompson describes an accident involving two railroad maintenance trucks that crashedhead-on due to limited visibility and the vehicles being unable to stop on wetrails, highlighting the dangers of not wearing seatbelts even in new vehicleswith functioning safety equipment. The author recounts their experienceinvestigating the incident, where none of the occupants were using theirseatbelts, despite their availability and working condition. The narrativeemphasizes the importance of understanding and consistently using personalprotective equipment (PPE) for one's own safety and the safety of colleagues.The author stresses the need to be trained on the proper use of safety gear andto make its use a regular habit.