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On-going Safety Training
At J. F. Sobieski, Inc., safety training is an on going process. We require that all
of our field employees attend the 10 Hour OSHA course and a defensive driver
course as a condition of employment, and then keep their safety knowledge
and awareness up to date by completing a four hour OSHA safety refresher course
each year.
Safety awareness and a reviewed of our safety performance from safety audits are reviewed with all the supervisors and foreman each month at a foremen meeting. Safety issues are discussed and resolutions are found on how J. F. Sobieski, Inc. can work more safely on the jobs as we progress forward.
Safety training class are also set for areas of safety were hazardous work must take place. Work activities that require Fall Protection, Confined Space Work, Crane Work, Trenching Work, First Line Breaks, Working in Hot Area or Working with Hazardous Chemical. Employees involved in these types of hazardous activities are trained on the special situations of these hazardous task and the requirements for working in these situations. Trained in the special safety equipment and safety procedures that are required to do their work task.
Weekly Tool Box Safety Talks
Each week a special tools box topic is written to reflect the site conditions or safety concerns spotted by the audits. Each week the Foremen's on each site brings his personal together and they read the safety topic as a group, discuss what was read and any additional safety concerns that the employees might have. The foreman will act on this concerns to correct them were he can. Those he cannot correct he will contact the company Safety Manager for assistance to get corrected.
Example of Weekly Safety Topic
Words We Live By
J. F. Sobieski Safety Performance: (LWC) 1840 Days (MTC) 98 Days
Today's Topic is "From Head to Foot"
Business reviews would seem to indicate that today Americans are sending more for clothing than anytime in history. This is in accordance with American standards, and to deny the advantage of being meticulous in dress would be an insult.
And yet, we take so much pride in the social aspect of our dress, what about the really important angle? What about the manner in which we dress for work with safety in mind?
Are we meticulous in the protection of our skull, the important guardian of our brain center, through the wearing of hard hats?
What about sight, our most important sense? Do we have our eyes examined periodically? If necessary, do we use our glasses when reading? And above all, do we cover them with safety glasses when the occasion demands?
The shirt is an important piece of apparel. If we operate, or are engaged around moving machinery and equipment, do we wear short sleeve shirts, or have straight cuffs? The same goes for jackets. Never wear a loose fitting jacket, keep it buttoned or zipped shut at least chest high.
Our hands are a very vulnerable part of our body. If our work calls for it, do we wear gloves? Also remember, worn or tattered gloves are more dangerous than no gloves at all.
Wearing overall or pants with cuffed or rolled-up legs is a poor practice. If the legs are too long have them cut off and hemmed. Straight legs reduce the self-tripping hazard.
How about shoes? They don't have to be shine with a brilliant luster, but they must be practical. A safe working shoe has a thick sole; thin sole shoes can result in serious foot punctures. To protect against toe injuries, steel capped shoes are most practical. Shoelaces should not be too long.
Watch out for jewelry. It can catch on things, too. Don't wear loose watch chains, straps, keys on belts, etc., or any items that might hook on something and place you in a hazardous position. Rings, wristlets and other jewelry belong at home and not on the job.
Remember to dress properly for the job you're doing.
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