WSA Member Update 1.1.21

The January 1, 2021 WSA Update Included: • Note that WSA is starting 9th year. • Warning about ‘scam’ website renewal notices • Info from Highspot about best use of text messages

WSA Update 1.1.21

The WSA Member Update for 1.1.21 includes: • Reminder this starts 8th anniversary of WSA • Video of New Year’s Eve sweeping in Times Square • Alert to scam companies trying to get you to sign up for unneeded services • Info on using text messaging better in your business

WSA Member Update 12.15.20

The 12.15.20 WSA Member Update Includes: • Christmas card • Info on getting PPP loans forgiven • News the 2021 NPE Tradeshow has been cancelled • Info about an upcoming Zoomcast with Daniel Stauty • John Meola’s Safety First! tips • Link to Editor’s industry predictions

WSA Member Update 12.1.20

The December 1, 2020 Update Info Includes: • Link to correct mask usage • Link to distracted driving stats and teaching aid • Link to V-Belt Supply’s 23% off sale • Link to Street Sweeper Operator shirts • Reminder about WSA Renewal Notices • Reminder to consider WSA’s Memorial Scholarship Program for a donation

WSA Member Update 11.15.20

The November 15th WSA Member Update includes: • Police report about a sweeper operator being accosted while on duty • Special performance review considerations for 2020 given the pandemic • Suicide prevention info from Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention • Info on Section 179 tax-saving purchasing before years’ end • November Safety First! tips from John Meola • Info about including an issue of American Sweeper magazine with WSA Member renewals for 2021

Suicide Prevention Tips and Techniques

This is a post on suicide prevention that links to the website of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

WSA Member Update 11.1.20

The November 1, 2020 WSA Member Update contained: • Reminder to plan for contingencies given the upcoming election results • Link to a 14-minute video on distraction abatement • PAVEMENT magazine article link on staying alert while parking area sweeping • Recommendation to see stormwater-related articles from WorldSweeper’s October e-newsletter • Link to WSA Member CAM South’s recent newsletter and news of the acclaim they’ve received by giving apple baskets to customers

WSA Member Update 10.15.20

WSA’s 10.15.20 Member Update includes: • Info on Brightview picking up Sam’s Clubs • Report that CityFM took on over 150 WalMart stores as self-performing • Link to Employee Handbook changes needed per state • Request for WSA Members to review SweepInspect app • Request for info on Alff Construction, a newly added third party vendor • October Safety First! tips

WSA Member Update 10.1.20

The 10.1.20 WSA Member Update contained the following: • New info about CityFM and also about WalMart sweeping issues. • Request to learn more about what Sam’s Club is up to. • Update on working with KBS to get contractor paid. • From Keep Trucking Safe: some best practice ideas on how to increase truck driver safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. • From FleetOwner: six tips on how to move from ‘preventive maintenance’ to ‘predictive maintenance.’

Contract Issues in Buying/Selling a Sweeping Company

Interview with a potential buyer of a sweeping company. Info provided includes tips for both buyers and sellers. Includes info given that WalMart was a significant client.