What sound do you most associate with your lake house?

[JayR]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Absolutely. Across the lake. A single bobcat tractor working in a yard alone. Why can’t they shut off that beep when on the job alone?


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Unfortunately, they can't shut it off because of the small chance a random pedestrian wanders on to the property and gets run over by the machine, resulting in a massive lawsuit. 'Tis the reality. Hope the project is over soon so loons and waves take over ... !!!

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by JayR

Unfortunately, they can't shut it off because of the small chance a random pedestrian wanders on to the property and gets run over by the machine, resulting in a massive lawsuit. 'Tis the reality. Hope the project is over soon so loons and waves take over ... !!!

Yup. Lawyers see to have done more to change this world than any other profession.

[tis]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Yup. Lawyers see to have done more to change this world than any other profession.

I have to agree.

[The Real BigGuy]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Yup. Lawyers see to have done more to change this world than any other profession.

Also, OSHA requires the alarm on all job site heavy equipment & motor vehicles.


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[John Mercier]

The signal and flashing light help with work site safety, and lower our workers' compensation insurance.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

The signal and flashing light help with work site safety, and lower our workers' compensation insurance.

Easy to say. Please post if your worker's comp costs have decreased because of OSHA. If not, don't post.

[John Mercier]

Worker's Comp costs increase with claims.
The beeping and flashing warns nearby employees that the machine is backing, and that the operator may be unaware of their location relative to the machine.

Unfortunately insurance being what insurance is... the industry rate is partially set by the whole. So some acting without regard to safety increases the costs to all.

The insurance industry that supplies worker's comp coverage has laid out its value.

Are you stating the insurance companies are being deceptive? Or is it the State of NH that through its Legislature and Governors office have imposed and sustained laws requiring worker's comp insurance are being deceptive?

[tis]

Originally Posted by Descant

Easy to say. Please post if your worker's comp costs have decreased because of OSHA. If not, don't post.

Did you mean INCREASED because of OSHA?

[John Mercier]

Worker's Comp should not increase with OSHA-compliance according to the insurers and the State of NH.

You may be experiencing fines for repeated failure to comply... and I can imagine that an insurer having the knowledge would take it into consideration.

[pondguy]

And what sound does this make when visiting the lake??

[map]

Definitely a loon call. Our house isn’t on the lake but not too far from it

[MRJS]

Originally Posted by map

Definitely a loon call. Our house isn’t on the lake but not too far from it

Sitting by a crackling campfire when it's pitch black and a loon calling in the background is a magical prehistoric feeling! The Native Americans must have loved it too.