Movember - last day...

Today brings the final day of Movember and tonight we will all head for the shaving cream.

A fantastic effort by all has raised over £700 .

"Lean the Load"

In December in Worcestershire we promote a carbon reduction initiative. You will remember "Dont be a carbon criminal", "Carbon Christmas Crackdown", and "Drive Safe - Drive Green". This years campaign is "Lean the Load"

We will be auditing the Worcestershire fleet and applying the principles of LEAN to de clutter, avoid duplication and look to improve fuel efficiency.

An audit team will be set up to audit vehicles,apply the 5s approach, carry out before and after weight checks and also to carry out tyre pressure checks etc.

As a result we aim to ensure improve efficiency, enhance appearance,confirm legal compliance and as ever our number one priority, improve safety.

Christmas Lights turn on.

This Saturday, Ringway Worcestershire in conjunction with Free Radio are sponsoring the Christmas lights turn on at Bewdley and Malvern. Both "turn ons" take place at 5.30pm, why not go along and take part in the festivities.

All week Ringway Worcestershire can be heard on Free Radio - 97.6.

Worcestershire Floods.

We have had an "army" of men working through the weekend to deal with the extensive flooding. Thanks to everyone for their efforts. There have been numerous examples of the team showing their professionalism and commitment.

The newly set up rapid response flood skips were mobilised to Upton and Bewdley where the equipment has been utilised along side the flood defences.

Scott and Chris save the day.

Scott Henderson & Chris Hill had been instructed to erect flood boards on Woodbury Drive Norton, Worcester. On approach to the flooded area Scott & Chris noticed a lady stuck in a silver Fiat in some distress. Although advised not to enter flood water the guy’s decided to assist Vivian (72) of St. Dunstan’s Close, Worcester.

 Chris drove the canter vehicle as close to the fiat as possible, Scott then had to wade through the flood water to get to the vehicle. On arriving at the car Scott saw that Vivian was panicking and becoming extremely anxious, Chris had to reassure Vivian that she wasn’t going to be left.

 Scott lifted Vivian out of the car and piggy backed her to the canter where Chris was waiting to assist. Once Vivian was safe and dry in the van Scott returned to the vehicle to collect Vivian’s personal belongings. Chris and Scott then took Vivian home to St. Dunstan’s Close, where they made sure she was ok before leaving to return to flood duties.

Thanks go to both for doing the right thing, and acting as excellent ambassadors for Worcestershire Highways.

Worcestershire "Ladies Day".

Today we held the first of our "Ladies Days". This was a suggestion scheme idea from Shirley Breed. Shirley suggested that we carry out training sessions to provide minor vehicle maintenance training and tips on driver safety.

Steve Ayres carried out the first session at Highways House and the session was very well received with a particular focus on winter driving safety.

Further sessions are to be held at Newlands, Lydiate Ash and County Hall.

New apprentices start in Worcestershire.

On Monday we inducted this years highway apprentices here at Highways House. They have undergone their initial training in Devon and this week they will start work on the highway.

Matt Phipps will work with Melvin Trigg, Frank Burnham with Harry Lee, Andrew Brown with John Baker and Ryan Bunton with Phil Garbett. We wish them all a long prosperous career with Ringway.

November 5th - Ringway Near Miss Day.

Today is Ringway near miss day.

At 12.00am all managers and supervisors will visit a site or office or depot and discuss with the local team what a near miss is and how spotting them can prevent incidents in the future.

All near misses are to be recorded on the "Ringway near miss/hazard alert" card.