Essentials needed, but not supplied by Melton

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  1. floydborga

    floydborga Light Load Member

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    Hi guys, since you've been out there for a while, what things/tools have you found you need the most that Melton didn't supply in your truck? I'll be out there with you guys soon, and need to know other/extra essentials I should buy..thanks
     
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  3. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Strap winder. Gloves. Telescoping painting pole. That's about it.
     
  4. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    And the safety equipment that some shippers require. Brain bucket, vest, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, etc. Without all that, there's no way you would survive if the crane operator accidentally dropped a 23 ton coil on you.
     
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  5. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    Somebody ate his sarcasm pill today.
     
  6. bnrobot

    bnrobot Light Load Member

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    A ladder... Can't think of much else
     
  7. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    I thought of buying a ladder, but honestly, in almost a year I have not needed my own ladder. The shipper has always had one for drivers to use if there is a need for one and they're the staircase type ladders with side rails.
     
  8. mr.travo

    mr.travo Bobtail Member

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    Is there a specific OSHA vest or just ANY safety vest?
     
  9. jsprocket

    jsprocket Heavy Load Member

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    You can get brain bucket and vest at orientation. If you really want knee pads you can get them too. PADDING!!! Lots of it, I've gone dumpster diving at Alcoa once for a ton of that felt. Found moving blankets at a construction site. Some small 1 inch straps for anything being strapped to catwalk or under landing gear. Never needed a ladder but being 6'5 helps. Winder and paper towels help also.
     
  10. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Any "safety vest" should work. I'd bet that most are OSHA compliant anyways. Make sure it's able to be torn away.
     
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