SB-2025-TOW-03 — Position Smart. Wheels Turned. Brake Locked.
SB-2025-TOW-03 — Position Smart. Wheels Turned. Brake Locked.
Roadside safety starts before you step out.
This safety bulletin focuses on critical positioning practices for tow operators and roadside responders — showing how proper vehicle angle, brake use, and situational awareness can prevent deadly rollaways and collisions.
🦺 Features:
- Step-by-step roadside safety checklist for every tow or breakdown scene
- Realistic collision scenario graphics showing projected travel distances
- Visual demonstration of how applying the parking brake reduces crash severity
- Reminder to always angle wheels toward the ditch and engage the emergency brake
- “Don’t Be a Bowling Pin” caution — emphasizing the real risks of poor positioning
- Memorable acronym: SET • SLANT • SECURE = BRAKE, ANGLE, SURVIVE
- Perfect for posting in tow trucks, dispatch offices, and safety boards
📋 Perfect For:
- Tow truck operators and recovery professionals
- Fleet and safety managers
- Occupational Health & Safety Committees (JHSC)
- Training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
🖼️ Format: High-resolution JPG (8.5x11")
File Name: SB-2025-TOW-03
License: For personal or workplace display use (non-commercial redistribution prohibited)
Remember: One smart position can save a life — yours or someone else’s.
“Brake, Angle, Survive — Roadside Safety Starts Before You Step Out!”