Pit & Quarry, March 2015
SAFETY different components built into the program but we want safety awareness to become second nature to every company employee When the company experiences an injury or damage incident detailed information about the incident is documented and categorized to help identify its root cause Safety professionals analyze the type of injury damage time of day time of week location and equipment involved With time the evaluation process helps pinpoint risk trends according to work activity and location Training on safety On a weekly basis employees participate in safety meetings taking responsibility for providing presentations on different topics Its not unusual for meetings to include employee feedback about how work safety practices have influenced their daily lives We often find that employees see A wheel loader and tractor team to move large boulders at the Beck Street Quarry the safety education provided at work as changing their lifestyle Argyle says Employees share how they use the TRACK program at home and are more aware of the need for safety in their own home We appreciate seeing that because we know employee health is one of our companys greatest resources If theyre fit and well at home theyll be more fit for duty when they come to work Because it has so many company drivers Staker Parson has used the Smith System to assist truck drivers and all employees in improving driving skills The Smith System offers driver training for small vehicles light or medium duty trucks tractor trailers or buses The Smith System educates trainers so those engaged in the course can identify driving strengths and weaknesses and enjoy a personalized practical solution to address any driving deficiencies What we find is that when our employees complete the Smith System training they go on to share what theyve learned with passengers in their car and with other family members and friends Argyle says Its one additional safety tool that helps them build a strong safety lifestyle Award winners Among the companys prestigious safety awards is the Utah Safety Council Award which recognized Staker Parson Cos and its subsidiary companies Western Rock Products and Hales Sand Gravel for their outstanding safety performance in 2010 Award officials noted that the award recognizes outstanding achievers for safety performance and those companies that maintain safety rates consistently below the national average 72 PIT QUARRY March 2015 www pitandquarry com
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