We are happy to say things have been busy at BWS in the past few weeks with many new projects under way! Consequently, our staff might perform tasks they don’t normally perform, such as accessing materials on racks, and work in areas of the plant where they don’t normally work….
At BWS we consistently strive to keep conversations regarding safety and prevention at the forefront. Our Monday morning safety talks are all part of that process! Mark’s topic on hand safety was presented by Abby this morning to our staff. The decision to discuss this particular topic was a result…
It’s Safety Monday again! This week Jeff helped deliver our safety message: forklift awareness. For the BWS team, this was a relevant issue to discuss. Not only are forklifts used regularly in our facility, but statistically speaking, they have had a large impact on North Americans in the work place. …
Happy Friday everyone! We are excited to share this new milestone with you all. As you may know, we keep track of our “days safe” here at BWS. Recently, we reached 100 days with no lost-time injuries! To celebrate, we hosted a well-deserved pizza party for our team. Mark, as…
We hope everyone had a safe weekend! This morning we celebrated reaching 80 days with no work accidents as Mark addressed today’s topic of discussion: sling safety. Most slings are made from nylon, which are also the most versatile type of sling. Since these slings can be used in many…
Today at the Monday Safety meeting Mark discussed the importance of the 3 Point Contact Rule. Slips, trips and falls account for 20% of work injuries. This totals 13 million injuries per year. Climbing into and out of mobile equipment presents a common exposure to slips and falls. Inclement weather,…
During today’s Safety Talk Monday, Mark discussed the importance of communicating with others in the work place. When a workplace involves multiple people and heavy equipment it is good practice to look out for hazards other people may encounter. Steps to staying safe: Communicate your intentions: Let people around you know…
This morning at our Monday morning Safety Talk, Mark discussed the possible hazards involved with stored energy, also known as “potential energy.” The challenge we have with potential energy is that the risk is almost invisible, meaning: We can see the hazards when welding or grinding is taking place, however,…
This week Mark discussed the proper storage of gasses in the facility. All compressed gasses are to be securely stored – never leave a compressed gas bottle free standing! Further, inert gasses and and explosive gasses are never to be stored together except when in use. To ensure no accidents…
