18 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Accidents can be Eliminated Adapted from Information by A.H. Beck Foundation Co., Inc. Many hazards are inherent in the construction industry, but through sound, reasonable safety practices, accidents can be eliminated. The humanitarian and moral value of working safely is of great importance. Management should be firmly committed to creating a safe working environment on all company sites. A company's commitment begins with a visible and active leadership which engages employees, along with service providers, to manage health and safety performance. Supporting the commitment by a safety system based on the principles from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Programs and behavioral-based safety programs, is a good way to start. The acceptable standard of performance in safety matters promotes safe work practices, achieves zero accidents or injuries in all aspects of operations, and fully complies with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, and contractual requirements. Accident prevention should be a prime concern of all employees. This includes the safety and well-being of all employees, subcontractors, and clients, as well as the prevention of wasteful, inefficient operations, and damage to property and equipment. It is, therefore, inherent to the goal of providing clients with quality services, that safety is among the first considerations of every project. Management and supervisors should be accountable for the safety of the employees working under their supervision, and conduct operations in a safe manner at all times. Consider offering all field employees a quarterly bonus for working on injury-free crews. No job is so important that time cannot be taken to do the job in a safe manner. All company personnel, regardless of position, must have authority to suspend any operation which, in their opinion, constitutes a hazard to the life and health of any person. They should also have authority to suspend any operation which may present a hazard to the environment or surrounding work areas. Accidents can be eliminated by continually auditing and monitoring compliance with all applicable laws, permits, agreements, and the objectives of company policy; taking appropriate action to correct noted deficient areas; keeping accurate and complete information; as well as providing and maintaining a safe and healthful working condition for all employees at all times by providing safe working equipment, necessary personnel protection and, in case of injury, provide the best available first aid and medical services. Also, you should proactively perform safety inspections on each jobsite to avoid hazardous conditions that would endanger workers. Safety should be held as one of the most important responsibilities in the operation of an organization. Production and safety go hand in hand and a safe working environment leads to improved production. C&G How do I make an ad? Call 850-547-0102
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