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Volvo Trucks – Designing the new Volvo FH: the challenge of combining function, shape and identity

Truck design is about much more than just picking out attractive colours and shapes. Behind the new, safer, larger and more ergonomically optimised Volvo FH lies a significant design challenge. “Coming up with solutions where design and function go hand in hand was one of our most important tasks,” says Rikard Orell, Design Director at… Continue reading Volvo Trucks – Designing the new Volvo FH: the challenge of combining function, shape and identity

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Tool Safety: Tips in the safe use of a wrench

Wrenches are the ever indispensable tool for workers who take it as their serious business to create, install, repair or maintain different tools or materials. But even this seemingly tool can cause hand and finger (knuckle) injuries. Find out how you can avoid such accidents by following these safety tips: Prior to use, inspect a… Continue reading Tool Safety: Tips in the safe use of a wrench

World´s largest Automatic Truck Wash

World´s largest fully automatic truck wash facility in Lloydminster, AB Canada. More than 20.000 gallon (75.000 L) of water used when washing one B train

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How To Remove A Broken Light Bulb From A Fixture.

I’m assuming everyone knows this one………….but why not add it? If you have to change a light bulb where the glass is broken, whether at home or for your car, you can press a potato into the metal base to unscrew the remains of the bulb from the fixture. Simple, but obviously a reminder to… Continue reading How To Remove A Broken Light Bulb From A Fixture.

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Movember with Maizis and Miller

Maizis and Miller will match any donations made Dollar-for-Dollar see Mo-space here http://mobro.co/jeremybaxter17

Taking an Apprentice Under Your Wing

In order to foster a positive and cooperative workplace environment, a journeyperson who uses effective mentoring/coaching skills help make the apprentice become more proficient and self-reliant. These include: Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Thus, get started by setting reasonable training goals and performance expectations! Respect different points of view, be… Continue reading Taking an Apprentice Under Your Wing

The Origin of Job Interviews – The Armstrong and Miller Show – Series 2 Episode 6 Preview – BBC One

More about this episode: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nds07 Sketch show starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. A vicar goes to hilarious lengths to boost his congregation, and a time traveller meets Michael Faraday and tells him everything he knows.