World Class Safety Management
Our successful program incorporates the 5 characteristics of a world class safety management system established by the national safety council:
- Leadership
- Performance Measurement
- Integrated Systems Approach
- Alignment to Core Organizational Initiatives
- Corporate Citizenship and Off-the-Job Employee Safety
10 Safety Principles
(1) Risk Assessment
(2) Lockout/Tag Out
(3) Fall Protection
(4) Personal Protective Equipment
(5) Transportation And Mobile Equipment
(6) Confined Space
(7) Lifting And Rigging
(8) Cell Phone/Electronic Device Usage
(9) Ergonomics
(10) Safety-Related Discipline
Our Safety Focus
Training
New Hire Training
Employees undergo extensive training and task competency, and the testing exceeds MSHA and OSHA requirements.
Refresher Safety Training
Employees participate in ongoing refresher safety training.
Driver Training Program
New employee drivers work with a senior driver and mentor prior to driving solo. All drivers also participate in ongoing safety training utilizing the Samsara Driver Training Program.
Initiatives
- 5S: Sort, Simplify, Sweep/Shine, Standardize, Sustain/Self-Discipline
- Near Miss Reporting
- Good Catch Reporting
- Safety Leadership Teams
- Leadership Team Safety Observations
- Share Safety Practices
- Truck Fleet Video Monitoring
- Employee Safety Incentive Program
- First Responders Safety Site Visits
- MSHA and OSHA-Compliant Safety Uniforms
- Risk Assessment for Non-Routine Tasks
Communication
- Weekly Tool Box Talk on employee smartphone app
- Weekly Tailgate Safety Talks given by location supervisors
- WBOX TV monitors at all locations
Engagement
- Peer to Peer Safety program, including mentor training
- Employee-led Post Incident Education (PIE)