As cliché as it may sound, FlexTrades really does believe in “Safety First.” When safety is top of mind and safety protocols are followed, not only are the risks of worksite injuries reduced, but we also see an increase in quality, productivity, and employee morale.
Year over year, the manufacturing industry sees three common (and very preventable) causes of workplace injuries. These causes include:
- Bodily contact with moving equipment (think hand injuries)
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Overexertion
So, what can manufacturers and manufacturing employees do to prevent these causes of injuries?
- Have a “Safety First” mindset
- Practice “Line of Fire Awareness”
- Don’t be afraid to “Stop and Ask”
- Conduct frequent safety trainings
- Conduct audits
- Be open to feedback
If manufacturing employees start their days with a Safety First Mindset, everything else falls into line.
Safety First Mindsets prompt employees and manufacturers to naturally practice “Line of Fire Awareness,” in which everyone starts each assigned task by being observant of their surroundings and potential hazardous objects or actions.
And with everyone practicing Line of Fire Awareness, employees won’t be afraid to stop when they see something potentially dangerous; rather, they’ll feel encouraged to ask someone for assistance.
When a culture is created in which everyone knows safety is first and foremost and open communication is welcomed, conducting safety training and safety audits become positives. And when positives occur frequently in a workplace, morale increases, and any feedback becomes positive feedback.
With all of this in mind, it’s easy to see that, if you want a project (or a workday) to finish safely, safety is where it has to start.
If you would like to learn more about how FlexTrades prioritizes safety, click here to contact our team, and we will get back to you shortly.
