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April 29, 2019

Safety Talk – One Deadly Notification

In 2019, the number of cell phone users will reach the five billion mark. Today at our Safety Talk, we discussed Cell Phones. Answering calls, responding to text messages, listening to voicemails, or checking social media notifications are all distractions. All of these could result in a serious work place…

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April 22, 2019

Safety Talk – Water Safety

Today, we are reminded that staying safe outside of the workplace is equally as important. Summer is quickly approaching and the topic was Water Safety. Anytime you are working over or near water you may be exposed to various hazards such as : Drowning Cold-Water Shock & Immersion Weather (Lightning, etc.)…

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April 15, 2019

Safety Talk – Short – Cuts

At our weekly Safety Talk, we discussed "short-cuts" at work. Sometimes when in a hurry, nothing bad happens or there may be a "near miss". However, a serious injury will eventually occur. No matter how busy the work place pressure is, NEVER take a short-cut. Used the wrong ladder because the…

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April 8, 2019

Safety Talk – Safety Glasses

This week we discussed Safety Glasses in our Monday Safety Talk. Safety Glasses play an important part of protecting our eyes at work from various hazards. They need to be worn at all times in the workplace. BWS Manufacturing has signs throughout our facility to remind our workers to always wear…

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December 10, 2018

Safety Talk – Hand Tools

How often do you use hand tools at work? At BWS, hand tools are a part of our daily routine and sometimes, we need refreshers on how to safely use them! This morning at our Safety Talk, Jeff laid out some basic rules and reminders to keep in mind while…

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November 26, 2018

Safety Talk: Forklifts & Pedestrians

At BWS, we use forklifts on a regular basis to move materials both within our buildings and between our main facility, paint facility and our finish off facility. Although they are a great tool for parts transportation, their safety risks should also be addressed before introducing them at any work…

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October 29, 2018

Safety Talk: PPE

We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Today, Jeff gave our team a friendly reminder to keep their personal protective equipment in mind whenever they step into our manufacturing area. PPE are not only expected to be worn during close encounters with welders/grinders, etc., but are also expected to be worn…

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October 10, 2018

Value Your Personal Health

Yesterday after returning from the long weekend, Mark discussed simple but critical points to keep everyone in the work place safe: YOU SHOULD: Make safety a habit. Value your personal health and safety. You are the person most in control regarding your own safety. YOU SHOULD NOT: Take shortcuts and…

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September 25, 2018

Fire Blankets

This week Mark had some important safety tips for using a fire blanket in our facility. Although these instructions are specific to our own building, the points below are still relevant and may be used in your work place as well! Please read on below: In the event of a…

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Safety Talk – One Deadly Notification

Safety Talk – Water Safety

Safety Talk – Short – Cuts

Safety Talk – Safety Glasses

Safety Talk – Hand Tools

Safety Talk: Forklifts & Pedestrians

Safety Talk: PPE

Value Your Personal Health

Fire Blankets

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