Does your safety program need a reset? Spring is a great time to evaluate and fine tune your safety policies and procedures.
1. Post Clear Signage and Posters
This is the perfect time to refresh all your safety signage and posters. Review each one to make sure the information is up-to-date and accurate. Consider replacing old posters with more attention-grabbing ones. Ensure old labels are replaced to properly mark safety hazards.
2. Conduct Emergency Drills
Do all your associates know what to do in the event of a fire? A tornado? A lockout? Conducting safety drills means current employees are reminded and new employees feel prepared. Manuals should clearly outline evacuation procedures and emergency exits should always be clearly marked. Practice different types of drills to help everyone feel prepared for an emergency.
3. Monitor Your Operation
Transparency into your operation is the best way to monitor safety hazards and to ensure safety procedures are being followed. You should be conducting daily safety audits but going through your operation with more care this spring can alert you to potential issues.
You should also be regularly reviewing your emergency action plan, lockout/tagout procedures and new hire training programs.
If you’re concerned that your safety procedures aren’t up to par, consider partnering with a trusted staffing firm. SIMOS has the proper safety program and procedures to make sure associates are staying safe in the workplace.
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