By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist
’Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the shop,
The graders were parked, and the sanding trucks stopped.
The cones were all stacked in a neat little row,
Reflective and bright for the next winter snow.
The foreman was checking his holiday list:
“Signs straight? Bolts tight? Nothing we missed?”
For out on the highways, the wind starts to bite,
And a loose STOP sign could ruin the night!
The plows were all fueled, their blades shining bright,
Ready to battle the storm Christmas night.
Chains were inspected, the salt bins were full,
Because icy blacktop can be awfully cruel.
Then up on the roof there arose such a clatter,
The crew ran outside to see what’s the matter.
It wasn’t a crash or a runaway load—
Just Santa himself, checking county roads!
He winked and he said, “You folks do it right—
Your signage is perfect, your shoulders are tight.
No hazards, no losses, no claims to be found,
You’ve kept every driver safe and sound!”
So remember this season, as snow starts to fall,
Loss prevention matters—it’s a gift for us all.
From MUTCD rules to the cones that you set,
Safety’s the present we’ll never regret.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a clear lane—
May your roads stay safe through snow, sleet, and rain!
If I can help you with your safety and loss prevention efforts, reach out to me at kcpawling@nirma.info or 402-310-4417. Have a safe and Merry Christmas!
