Safety
Safety Update
We just filled out our OSHA 300A form for 2009 and I’m pleased with the results. The OSHA 300A form is the summary of work-related injuries and illnesses. We had one reportable injury with no lost days. Not bad for all of the hours logged last year.
There are multiple categories including Deaths (0 Whew!), Total Number of Days Away From Work (0), and Total Number of Days of Restriction (0). Injuries and illnesses break out a lot of things other than injuries, including Skin Disorders (0), Respiratory Conditions (0), Poisoning (0) and Hearing Loss (0). Zeros across the board on these issues.
This form will be used internally for training purposes. (The one reportable accident has already been discussed with those involved as well as others that weren’t there in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.) It factors into our insurance rating. It is also a factor in our STEP rating.
Congratulations to everyone at Easterday Construction Co., Inc. for another safe year!
Safety Inspection
Last week we were working on a reroof project on the east shore of Lake Maxinkuckee for one of our good clients. Superintendent Bob Cooper noticed a car parked in front of the site, observing our work. He went out to check on it and found one of our competitors in the car with a Safety Consultant he had hired. Apparently our competitor had just had a visit from OSHA resulting in fines. He had hired the consultant to assist with the OSHA compliance on the current issues as well as to prevent future problems.
Upon some further discussion it was determined that the consultant was a former OSHA inspector. They were touring around looking at projects and discussing the safety violations they saw. Why were they spending so much time in front our our site? Because he was using us as an example of how to do it right! Our fall protection was in place. Our housekeeping was good. When he heard about our safety program, tool box talks, etc. he suggested that our competitor talk to us. “Sounds like this company does it right!”
We strive to do the right thing on our projects. We don’t want to see anyone get hurt. I cringe when I go by some job sites and see poor safety measures employed. I am pleased when our efforts are recognized by our clients and our peers. Earlier this year we achieved Silver Status in the ABC S.T.E.P. program. <certificate> We will strive to maintain that level or move up next year.
Fashionable Safety
Russell Voss in dust mask, safety glasses and gloves getting ready to do some masonry demolition at Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth.
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