Monthly Topic
Forklift Awareness and Safe Lifting | June 2024
As the gears of commerce continue to turn, warehouses buzz with activity as forklifts and workers move goods to their rightful places. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, safety must remain at the forefront of everyone’s minds. In this blog post, we delve into the...
Enhancing Workplace Safety Through Situational Awareness | May 2024
In today's fast-paced work environments, having situational awareness is paramount to preventing accidents and ensuring the well-being of employees. Situational awareness refers to the ability to perceive, comprehend, and anticipate events and situations in one's...
Promoting Mental Health Awareness for a Safe Workplace | May 2024
In support of May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re exploring the crucial intersection of mental health awareness and workplace safety. In today's dynamic work environments, prioritizing mental well-being is essential for creating safe and supportive...
Clear Paths, Safe Steps: Preventing Trips and Falls | April 2024
The safety topic for the month of April is Preventing Trips and Falls Trips, slips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents, accounting for a significant number of injuries each year. These accidents can occur in any workplace setting – from offices to...
Severe Weather Preparedness | March 2024
The safety topic for the month of March is Severe Weather Preparedness Living in the Midwest means being prepared for unpredictable weather. Are you ready to handle inclement weather, at home or at work? Now is a better time than ever to prepare for severe weather...
Workplace Altercations | February 2024
The safety topic for the month of February is workplace altercations Are you prepared in the event of workplace violence? Though we work diligently to keep our facilities safe and secure, workplace violence can still happen anytime and anywhere. Each one of us should...
Winter Threats to Employee Safety | January 2024
Winter Threats to Employee Safety As the winter season begins to settle in, we encounter risks that come with the changing weather. Equipping yourself to confront the diverse challenges posed by severe cold and winter weather is essential for mitigating the potential...
Electrical Safety and Machine Guarding | December 2023
The safety topic for the month of December is electrical safety and machine guarding. In each of our facilities, we work with a lot of electrical equipment and heavy machinery, so it is critical that we know how to handle these pieces with care and caution. When we...
McPherson’s Haircut Challenge For Safety Awareness!
Several months ago, Matt Wilson, Josh Wedel, and Keith Briscoe at our Bridger Court location challenged the plant’s team members to remain accident-free for an extended period of time. If the facility could make it 180 days without a single accident, then each of the...