This week during the Safety Talk, Mark took a bit of a different approach. We had a number of new staff join our team today, so he thought it best to go over some general housekeeping information to remind our staff and educate the new people. He went over the…
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Save your back, your arms, shoulders and heels! That was the message of this morning's Safety Talk with Mark. What was he talking about? Using a pallet truck. Mark encouraged the staff to always push, if possible. Though the act seems harder, it is actually saving you from a laundry…
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Today was a different format for Safety Monday. Once a year, we are required to go through WHMIS controlled substance, by area, with the staff. So different safety talks were done for the different environments that employees work in. Area specific WHMIS were arranged and presented throughout the factory today.…
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This morning was another milestone day as there was in safety benchmark again. There has not been been any incident, at all, for an entire month. And no lost time accident for 777 days. When that happens, there is additional incentive for the staff. This month, Nathan Nicholson won a Master…
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This morning was 770 days safe and, like every Monday, Mark spoke to the staff. Today's topic was regarding the dangers of objects and substances to your eyes in the workplace. First and foremost, everybody needs to wear their safety glasses at all times and goggles or splash shield when…
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We know that you Mark has spoken about slings before, this has to be said frequently because of how much they are used in the plant. Our staff use slings several times a day so it only makes safety sense to make sure they know what to look for with…
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Mark spoke with the staff, well the ones that were able to get her through the storm, yesterday. The conversation surrounded cell phone safety and highlighted the dangers of using a cell phone on the job. Distracted driving is not the only danger of a cell phone. Mark cited an…
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This morning, as every week starts, Mark gathers the staff for a weekly safety talk. This week, it was about electricity, particularly, the ground. Staff were reminded to always inspect power tools before using them. If there are signs of damage or wear, these must be repaired properly before work…
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On Friday, January 27th, 2017 we recognized our previous achievement of two years safe, marked January 18th of this year with a steak dinner and a commemorative gift for the staff. Late morning brought the BBQs around to the back door as Iris, Gary & Heather started cooking steaks. In…
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This morning, fresh off of Thanksgiving dinner(s), our staff gathered to talk about skid steer safety in the factory. Mark made everyone aware that you are never to operate a skid steer from outside the operator compartment. Operators are always to seated when operating the controls. Mark prepared a…
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