As of September 1st 2020, the regulation will be in effect.

As of September 1, 2020, all heavy vehicles and combinations of vehicles whose combined gross vehicle weight totals 4,500 kg or more (for example, a pickup truck hauling a raised dumpers) and whose dump body exceeds 4.15 m in the raised position must be fitted with an audible warning and an indicator light which activate automatically when the dumper is not completely lowered.

On September 1, 2020, if the affected vehicles are not equipped with the device, or if it is defective, the owner or operator is liable to a penalty of $ 350 to $ 1,050, plus costs. 

The content of the Regulation is available on the Publications du Québec website. (french only)

Sentinel 1.0 safety devices for dump truck - Complies with the Tipping Device Safety Regulations

Following this publication, our professional team took the time to analyze all the characteristics requested. Be sure that the Sentinel 1.0 safety devices complies with these new regulations. All the technical characteristics are respected.

Several questions were raised.

This official publication raises several questions. In order to respond, the SAAQ has created a Q & A document on safety devises on dump trucks, where most of the questions have been answered.

• Is April 18, 2019 the deadline to equip the targeted vehicles? 
• Should the devices be approved by the SAAQ?
• What is the speed limit before the alarm is activated?
• Should the alarm stop after 2 seconds and then reactivate at 20 km/h? 

All answers to your questions are here:

French only 

Source: SAAQ

Sentinel 1.0

Alltech Group recommends Sentinel 1.0 system. 

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The experience of each distributor generates our strength of our network . Together we formed a team that is at your service! 

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Function & Use

A heavy-duty tire sealant. OKO prevents punctures and stops tire deflations as you drive. OKO seals the hole in the tread area the moment the puncture happens. Designed for use in the harshest off-road environments.

"Lasts the legal life of the tire."

Deals with loss of air and eliminates the puncture problem by providing a permanent seal to any hole in the tread area caused by puncturing objects with a diameter of up to 10mm.

OKO OFF Road Concentrate has sealed holes up to 20 mm. Minimal amount of OKO is used in making each seal.

OKO Puncture Free remains inside the tire even after multiple sealing events. For both tubeless pneumatic tires & inner tubes.

Applications

Suitable for: All Heavy Off Road & slower-moving vehicles, that include:

• VAgricultural vehicles – Tractors, Harvesters, and ALL Farm Vehicles. Useful for Grass Cutting, Forestry & Logging vehicles with pneumatic tires.
• Industrial & Construction vehicles – Excavators, Earth Movers, Road makers, Diggers; Wheel loaders; Refuse & waste disposal.

Typical Users:

Agricultural, Forestry & Timber Industries, Mining, Quarrying, Building & Construction, Road Making & Allied Industries including Military forces

The Benefits:

Protection against flat tires. The cost of protecting a four-wheeled vehicle is far less than the cost of one tire.

Remoulds: OKO causes NO problems. OKO washes out.

Vulcanising: First remove OKO with water, then dry tire with a “BUFSOL” solution.

Retreading: Often limited by the life of the tire’s inner liner. OKO can keep a tire in a “like new condition” longer, allowing the casing to be re-treaded more often. OKO assists in making retreads last longer.

Characteristics

An aqueous glycol based solution comprising specially treated constituents of the highest grade, environmentally friendly rust inhibitors for anticorrosion purposes, adhesion agents, gums and preservatives, held in suspension to provide a carefully engineered matrix.

• Non Corrosive - Non Flammable - Non Hazardous - No adverse affect upon tires or wheel rims.
• Product - Natural Off White colour. Viscous. Low Odour
• Quantity - Refer to bottle, drum label, charts or contact your representative

Sizes available

• 25 Litre Drums
• 200 Litre Drums (special order)

Precautions

No risk and safety labels or warnings are required since this product is not classified as hazardous under current regulations.

Speed: OFF Road OKO is designed for slower moving heavy industrial vehicles. It should not be used in ON Road vehicles or driven at speeds in excess of 80 kph (50 mph).

OKO products, ISO 14001 & ISO9001 certified

A heat wave is settling over Quebec for the next few days!

*** Notice to all workers on construction sites *** 

Attention au coup de chaleur; adaptez votre rythme de travail et prenez des pauses, de préférence à l’ombre ou dans un endroit frais.

​How to prevent heat stroke

Tips to prevent heat stroke!

• Drink at least a glass of water every 10, 15 or 20 minutes, even if you are not thirsty.
• Wear light clothing, light colored, preferably cotton (promotes sweat evaporation).
• Cover your head to work outside.
• Adjust your work pace according to your acclimatization to the heat and climatic conditions (e.g. heat, humidity, sunshine).
• Take breaks (hourly, and for an appropriate length of time) in the shade or in a cool place.

Source: CNESST 

Visit the CNESST website for more advice.

The blind spots of heavy vehicles are a great danger for workers who are on construction sites. These areas of the road are outside the driver's field of vision.

What is a blind spot? 

A blind spot is an area around the vehicle outside the driver's field of vision that cannot be seen in the rearview mirrors or through the windows. The taller and longer the vehicle, the bigger the blind spots.

Caution is required

Did you know that heavy vehicle drivers do not always see you? Like motorists, truck and bus drivers can not see parts of the road around their vehicles. Due to the large dimensions of heavy vehicles, blind spots are areas where the risk of collision is higher. Also motorists and cyclists must avoid dangerous maneuvers when they are there.

Every vehicle has blind spots

In general, the taller and longer the vehicle, the bigger the blind spots.

Where are blind spots located?

Blind spots are all around vehicles, but their size and location vary according to the type of vehicle. The main blind spots are located in front, at the rear and on the sides of the vehicle.

There are also other blind spots, such as those caused by rearview mirrors and pillars on either side of the windshield.

Some types of vehicles, such as tool vehicles and vehicles fitted with auxiliary equipment (e.g. snowblowers, snowplows, etc.) can have additional blind spots. When you are near one of these vehicles, be careful!

Source: SAAQ

Tools are available to help the driver vigilance;

Maximize your vision and security on the work site by installing an industrial camera: