You are right there are some weaklings, still as an employer, its on them to make sure upkeep is done. Brakes are about the most important thing. If it moves, it has to be able to stop. needs lights at night, a running motor if it has power brakes/steering/hydraulics etc. Lack of maintenance doesn't discriminate. And not every situation you are in with crap machinery is a "man up, and ride 'er out scenario".
CRA Sprint Cars at El Centro, Car #1 owned & built by Bruce Bromme, Sr. and #2 Tipton & Wright Chevy built by Hank Henry. drivers, #1 Paul Jones and #2 Dick Fries. per Ron Rose/Bobby Marshall
WICARNUT, Paul Goldsmith finished 3rd in 1960 in an Epperly lay down. The same car George Amick finished 2nd in in 1958.
You can tell this is San Francisco in the 50s not by the cars in the street but by the rest of the image. The sidewalks are clear of needles. feces and tents.
Employee/operators need to assume some responsibility for their own life and safety. No one is obligated to operate unsafe equipment no matter how bad you want to blame you boss for it. As an employee/operator it's also your responsibility to report unsafe conditions and equipment...How else is he supposed to know? Man up or find another job.
Harper's Bazaar February 1955 Come see more ads and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
Mechanix Illustrated March 1953 Come see more ads and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
The American Legion Magazine July 1948 Come see more ads and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
Its not a "man up" environment anymore. Too many lawyers now. And with a generation that doesn't know how to drive a stick shift, read a clock face, or will starve without an app; man up is a comical thing. Man up to them is go out Saturday night with a 30% charged i phone. They are a different type of dumb then we are used to, but they usually know their rights.
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