In a different angle on safety, Mark approached it the Safety Talk as an equation for safety. Providing the actual value of the equipment being used. But that isn’t the core value he was driving. Examples: The smoke nozzle on a whip has a cost of $58 to replace. But…
This week, Mark thought it a good practice to introduce/refresh everybody on the different types of gloves available to them in the parts room and the pros and cons of each. He brought out the four most commonly used types of glove in the plant and provided examples of where…
Hearing and noise levels were the topic of conversation on the BWS shop floor this morning. Making the staff aware of the different noise levels and the potential dangers of them was the goal. Even though your day-to-day may not be noisy and require protection, certain tasks may. While the…
Forklift load center was the topic of conversation for the staff this morning. Optimizing the exact point where a load should be placed and carried can ultimately, provide a much safer experience for the operator and the staff around them. First point was that the maximum rating on a forklift…
This week Safety Mark focused on the inspection of slings for lifting heavy objects. There are two reason for this: Making sure the equipment is safe to use. Ensuring the staff are not lifting objects that should use a crane. Each station is equipped with a crane for any heavy…
Though forklifts are a part of out everyday life, hear at BWS, I felt in necessary to make sure the staff were aware of just how much power is in one. BWS has several forklifts running throughout the factory at any given time in the day with many different drivers….
