Monthly Topic

Forklift Awareness and Safety | June 2025

Warehouses never sleep. As goods flow in and out, forklifts weave through aisles, and team members keep things moving with purpose and precision. But in this fast-paced environment, one thing must remain constant: our commitment to safety.

Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace | May 2025

May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that protecting mental well-being is just as important as safeguarding physical health—especially in the workplace.

Strengthening Workplace Safety with Situational Awareness | May 2025

Situational awareness—the ability to perceive what’s happening around you, understand its significance, and predict how it might change—is a critical skill for safety. It requires tuning in to both external surroundings and internal cues, such as thoughts, emotions, and instincts.

McPherson’s Haircut Challenge For Safety Awareness!

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...

First Aid | November 2023

First Aid | November 2023

Our Waldsafe November topic is First Aid. Whether you are taking your initial First Aid training or refreshing your knowledge on the subject, it is a valuable skill to have – not only in the workplace, but in all employees’ personal lives. We encourage every team...

National Preparedness Month | September 2023

National Preparedness Month | September 2023

September is National Preparedness Month. This month is a good time to develop and/or review the safety plan you have in place both at work and at home. Important situations to cover include fire, tornado, ammonia leak, and active shooter. Taking the time to discuss...

Fire Prevention Awareness Month | August 2023

Fire Prevention Awareness Month | August 2023

August is Fire Prevention Awareness month. If you have not conducted a fire drill in the last three months, please do so immediately! Below are some fast facts about fires and the dangers they present: Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into...

Safe Food: Breaking it Down | July 2023

Safe Food: Breaking it Down | July 2023

Safe Foods are free from foreign materials, chemicals, and pathogens, and have been properly and carefully handled throughout the entire manufacturing process. Foreign materials can be anything from machinery metal, plastic shavings, glove tears, hair, or even wood...

Safe Facilities: Breaking it Down | June 2023

Safe Facilities: Breaking it Down | June 2023

Waldsafe stands by its tagline, “Safe People. Safe Facilities. Safe Food.” This month, we are focusing on Safe Facilities and what it really means to operate safely.   Safe Facilities: Safe facilities are well-maintained, have properly functioning equipment, are...

Safe People: Breaking it Down | May 2023

Safe People: Breaking it Down | May 2023

Over the next few months, we are going to break down the Waldsafe tagline, “Safe People. Safe Facilities. Safe Food.” and look at what it represents. Safe People: Safe people are cautious, care for themselves and their co-workers, respect the facility and its...

Tornado Season Safety | April 2023

Tornado Season Safety | April 2023

Tornado season is upon us, and we want to educate, remind, and test our teams on handling inclement weather. The average time it takes for a tornado to hit an area after a siren call is less than 13 minutes, which means that our teams must be prepared to quickly and...