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They Say Common Sense is Not So Common Anymore
None of us are born with common sense. Common sense comes from experiences. What is common sense to country folks is not so common to folks raised in the city, and vice versa.
Short-term coverage plays a vital role in the success of safety managers and team members. It provides much-needed support, maintains productivity, promotes skill development, and acts as a safety net during transitions. Investing in short-term coverage is wise to benefit the organization and the individuals responsible for safety.
Positive-EHS can help you by bridging the gap until your team is back to full force. We will work with you to create a schedule to give you the necessary coverage to "keep the wheels on the bus" while your team is shorthanded.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that sets and enforces standards to ensure employees' safe and healthy working conditions. The OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour classes are designed to provide employees with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and prevent workplace hazards.
In emergencies, every second counts. The first few minutes after an incident are critical and can often mean the difference between life and death. Prompt and effective action can significantly increase the chances of survival and minimize long-term complications. To be ready, you need CPR / AED / First Aid training. This training will give you a life skill that saves lives.
Ensuring a safe working environment is a top priority for any organization. Safety policies and procedures play a crucial role in achieving this goal. However, many businesses need help finding the time and resources to review these policies annually. While it may seem complicated, it is essential to understand the importance of regularly reviewing safety policies.
Positive-EHS can help you by reviewing your current safety policies and procedures, touring your facilities to understand your business, and speaking to your employees to assess their understanding of the safety policies and procedures.
When it comes to emergency preparedness, having an action plan is crucial. However, updating that plan to ensure its effectiveness regularly is equally important. Many organizations create an emergency action plan but must remember to revisit and revise it as needed. These oversights can be costly mistakes that put lives at risk.
Positive-EHS can help you by creating an updated map of your facility, reviewing your current emergency action plan, providing suggestions on how to improve your current plan, and even running annual emergency drills.
Ensuring a safe work environment is crucial for employees' well-being and a business's overall success. One effective way to achieve this is by conducting regular safety assessments of the work environment. These assessments involve having fresh eyes look at the workplace to identify potential hazards and implement necessary measures to mitigate them.
Positive-EHS can help you by conducting a safety assessment of your facilities and work environments. We will provide you with a detailed report of our findings and steps you can take to improve the safety of your workplace, and safeguard your employees.
One of the main reasons why forklift operators need to be correctly safety trained is to prevent accidents and injuries. Operating a forklift requires specialized skills and knowledge, and with proper training, operators may be aware of the potential hazards and risks involved. They may not know how to properly maneuver the forklift, handle loads, or navigate through tight spaces, which can lead to accidents and property damage.
Positive-EHS can help you by training your forklift operators in their environment on the equipment that they use daily. We provide on-site classroom and practical training.
Proper file maintenance is essential to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. It involves keeping accurate and current records of each driver's qualifications, including their driving history, medical certificates, and training documentation. Failure to maintain these files can result in penalties, fines, and even suspension of your operating authority.
Positive-EHS can help you by reviewing your driver files, driver and fleet policies, and speaking to your drivers and managers. We will provide you with a detailed report of what we find and ways that you can improve your driver safety program.
One of the primary benefits of driver training is the development of defensive driving skills. Defensive driving techniques teach drivers how to anticipate and respond to potential hazards on the road, such as sudden lane changes or aggressive drivers. By learning these skills, drivers can avoid accidents and reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
Positive-EHS can help you by training your drivers on defensive driving, DOT inspections, and what to do and not to do if they are in an accident.
None of us are born with common sense. Common sense comes from experiences. What is common sense to country folks is not so common to folks raised in the city, and vice versa.
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