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…
Our Staff Spotlight for the month of August is our extremely talented Lead Hand, Nathan Nicholson! Nathan has worked at BWS for 18 years and counting. He began his journey with the company as a Finish Off Technician when our facility was much smaller than it is today. Currently, Nathan…
This week during Mark’s Safety Talk, the focus was placed on the proper use of grinders and their accessories. Some of the information he provided to our team is as follows: Angle grinders are used frequently in our facility, and many people choose to use them in their homes as…
Our June Staff Spotlight features James Crawford, BWS’s highly sought-after IT Assistant! James has worked at BWS for over 7 years, adapting to the many changes the company has made during that time. As a hobby, he enjoys working with computers and different types of technology which helps him thrive in…
Our Staff Spotlight this month coincides with the release of our newest product, our first-ever Live Bottom belt trailer! Our team has worked tirelessly to bring this aggregate trailer to life. Therefore, it only seems fit to shed some light on one of the talented staff members who worked closely…
We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend! This morning at our weekly Safety Meeting, Mark’s topic of discussion was ladder safety. Whether you’re using a ladder at home or at your place of work, there are some important things to remember before climbing up. To help clarify the…
Our Staff Spotlight for the month of April is an exciting one – we are celebrating the recent appointment of Shelley Holmes as our Internal Sales Manager! Previously acting as our Canadian Sales Representative, Shelley has worked at BWS for 17 years to date. She began her career here as…
It’s 2018 and we are starting something new here at BWS. Each month, we will shine the spotlight on a member of our team and tell you a little bit about them. After all, where would we be without our employees? This January, we want to focus on a long-time…
How do you keep your work place safe? Here, we believe the best practice is to be proactive instead of reactive. Specifically in this circumstance, workplace inspections help prevent incidents, injuries and illnesses. With such a busy shop (and numerous work stations) it would be easy to miss a hazard,…
