Safety Isn’ t a Choice, It’ s a Lifestyle
( Just Like
Hydration)
Your National Safety Month Survival Guide
By Allen P. Roberts, Jr.
Ask about safety on a jobsite, and you’ re likely to hear that safety is a year-round job and is the No. 1 priority, despite the fact that safety is all too often the first line item to get cut or pushed down the calendar.
June is National Safety Month, and aims not only to refocus our attention on the safety and health risks operators face every day, but also aims to provide insight into what can be done better to prevent mishaps.
Week 1: Emergency Preparedness
The focus of the first week of National Safety Week is on safety engagement and developing, and regularly revising emergency jobsite response plans. Establishing and practicing jobsite evacuation procedures, initiating widespread first-aid training and establishing communication protocols for emergencies( fires, severe weather events, medical incidents, etc.) are where you
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