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« on: February 28, 2008, 05:43:33 AM »
We're looking for a KISS (keep it simple stupid) type acronym in regard to safety for the Trail Maintenance Days and we know you can think of something snappy.

Here's one to get the ball rolling: SHRED

S  Speak Up, communicate with those working and using the trail.
H  Heed your crew leader's instructions.
R  Respect the hazards of working with tools and machinery.
E  Eye’s Open all the Time
D  Drink Water, stay hydrated, take regular breaks.

The ideal is to say one memorable word and instantly remind everyone about overall TMD safety. A short acronym will no doubt be insufficient to cover all safety issues, but see what you can do.

Some other Safety ideas: IMBA talks about a "circle of death" being the 360 degrees around you where you maintenance tool can swing. There's also wearing proper clothing; gloves, boots, eye protection...   And of course any other safety concerns that I'm forgetting.

Here's a google link to some MTB glossaries that have lots of MTB related words, like ENDO, or DAB, or KMAN  Grin  .   

Free sticker for coming up with a legitimate idea, and an winner's prize TBA. Winner to be chosen in a couple weeks.


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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 05:55:59 PM »
The Center for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called Weary Overload Recreational Killer ( WORK). If you receive WORK from your boss, any of your colleagues, or anyone else via any means whatsoever - DO NOT TOUCH IT.

This virus will wipe out your private life completely. If you should come into contact with WORK you should immediately leave the premises.

Take two good friends to the nearest grocery store and purchase one or both of the antidotes - Work Isolating Neutralizer Extract (WINE) and Bothersome Employer Elimination Rebooter (BEER). Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system.

You should immediately forward this medical alert to five friends. If you do not have five friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.

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