Emcon Services Inc. - South Island Division

Malahat Drive, a scenic mountain pass, replaced a 19th century narrow wagon trail from #Goldstream to #CowichanValley. Nov can bring winter driving conditions on the Malahat, #BePrepared & #ShiftIntoWinter before the snow falls!
#WinterTires #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #BCHwy1

Recent night work within the Tunnel Hill corridor tended to danger tree falling, watercourse rock debris clearing, delineator maintenance and sweeping.
#TeamEmcon
#yyjtraffic #TranBC

Thick fog presently on the #Malahat. Winter driving doesn’t just mean snow and ice, it’s also fog, rain, poor visibility & lack of daylight. Always drive to the conditions with your #headlightson!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #TranBC

We respect and give thanks to those who have fallen for our freedom, and to all serving and retired members. We also give thanks within Emcon to those who have previously served. Take care during your Remembrance Day travels.
#lestweforget
#RemembranceDay
#veterans
#poppy

Expect wet roads this morning - at times, not the most ideal seasonal driving condition. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by planning ahead, opening up your following distance & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions!
#FallWeather
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic

Contact Emcon through our 24/7 call center for concerns & hazards on our South #VanIsle #BCHwys.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & clear description. Check drivebc.ca/mobile for the latest weather & road conditions.
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter

Sun glare is actually a dangerous driving condition. A driver ahead may break abruptly due to blinding sun. Following too closely can lead to an avoidable incident. Drive to the conditions, use a sun visor & sun glasses as needed!
#RoadSafety
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic

Today was Take Our Kids to Work, a landmark Canadian program dedicated to inspiring our youth. Malahat yard had the pleasure of having Maci, a grade 9 student, with our Road Crew & her mother Laura, who is part of our Admin Team.
#OurFuture
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#CatBackhoe

Colder Nov late night weather trends means Emcon dispatches its brine tanker units out. Pretreating roads & bridges eliminates frost & ice concerns. Risk management & assessment are key to ensure driver safety when operating a #LiveLoad.
#WorkSafeBC
#SafeDriving
#ShiftIntoWinter

Emcon is pleased to announce our newest south #VanIsle Class 3 driver. Rebecca came to Road Crew as a Summer Student with a Class 5 license & will now join our snow fighting team this winter. Well done in passing your road test today! #DriverTraining
#TeamEmcon #SnowFighter

YouTube video by ICBC Sharing the road with cyclists

Cyclists through Nov share our roadways. Top factors in cyclist incidents are driver distraction & failure to yield. Check out #ICBC sharing the road with cyclists safety video ➡️
youtu.be/k2qQ10BK8ss?...
#BCHwys
#RoadSafety
#EyesForwardBC
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

It's a perfect time, with a break in the latest rain, for homeowners to check and clear debris from driveway culverts.
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic

Rutting season is here! Highest vehicle incidents with deer occur in Nov. Stay alert, slow down & scan the road. #TranBC info & tips on how to avoid a collision with deer ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2019/10/28/r...

#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #SookeCa
#icbc #RoadSafetyBC

Our staff & crew wish everyone a safe & happy #Halloween. Expect higher traffic volumes & pedestrians out trick-or-treating this evening. Drive with care & if you are partaking in any celebrations, be responsible & arrange a ride!
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#JdFemerg #trickortreat

Our Mechanical Team continue with winter prep work in advance to winter weather. Underbodies are being fine tuned by our skilled welder today.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

Our crew are gearing up for winter! Our dedicated team is going through winter awareness training to ensure safe and efficient operations as we transition to winter activities. Stay tuned for updates as we work hard to keep the roads clear and safe. #ShiftIntoWinter
#tranbc

Fall brings rain showers & wet roads - at times, not the most ideal driving conditions. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by planning ahead, opening following distance & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions!
#FallWeather
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic #TranBC

Emcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC

Today's rainfall continues on #VanIsle. Make sure you have adequate tires, slow down & drive to the conditions! Getting caught in a hydroplaning situation depends on tire tread depth, inflation pressure & amount of water on the road.
#FallRain #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

The shop bays are full & our Mechanical Team continue with winter prep work in advance to winter weather.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

21% of police-reported fatalities in BC are related to impairment. It's simple, if you plan to drink, don't drive!
#GetHomeSafeBC
#dontdrinkanddrive
#RoadSafety #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

Salt barge is in for #SA01.
All crew and available trucks will be unloading the barge and stock piling our winter salt inventory in Bamberton.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

Malahat conducts skillset profiency training on new live load operators as part of our #ShiftIntoWinter training program. Ensuring safe operating procedures are followed is critical for crew safety on the road. Give space to live load & plow trucks on our #BCHwys. #yyjtraffic

Be alert for wildlife in our dark early morning commutes. There have been many vehicle incidents with deer, elk & bear through Oct. Slow down & keep your eyes on the road. Arrive safely to your destination!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#Wildlife
#DistractedDriving
#yyjtraffic #TranBC

Emcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#ShiftIntoWinter
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC

#KnowBeforeYouGo this #ShiftIntoWinter by checking #DriveBC for the latest weather & road conditions. Visit #TranBC for winter maintenance road classes & priorities
➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2020/12/18/t...
#BePrepared
#yyjtraffic
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys

Brine is an effective road surface treatment for the prevention of frost & ice. But why do bridges & overpasses freeze up first? Check out #TheWeatherChannel
video on why ➡️ youtu.be/RPICMIuCM84?...
Weather & road conditions are monitored 24/7. #ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC #yyjtraffic

Early morning lower temps are slowly coming. Bridge deck open structures do not trap heat & are subject to freezing before a road. #SlowDown & #ShiftIntoWinter, drive accordingly & check #DriveBC for weather & road conditions. #WinterDriving
#BridgeDecks
#BlackIce #TranBC

Emcon has Road Maintenance yards in #Galiano, #Mayne, #Pender, #Saturna, #SaltSpring & #Thetis. Our South #VanIsle yards from #Malahat, #Duncan & #Bamberton support the #GulfIslands with hauling coldmix, aggragate, salt & sand, keeping inventories full.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC

Our staff & crew wish everyone a safe & happy #Thanksgiving long wknd! With scattered rain showers across South #VanIsle today, ensure to drive to the conditions. If partaking in any celebrations, drive responsibly & arrange a ride if necessary.
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#FallWeather