Knowledge Corner

Construction Safety Week is the perfect time to review your construction safety program. Having an effective plan in place is critical for safe and efficient operations on the jobsite. The benefits of implementing a strong safety plan are far-reaching, including:

• cost savings
• low turnover
• a positive company reputation
• safe employees

When developing a safety program, try to keep these 3 main principles in mind:

1. Precision
   Ensure your plan is precise. Consider all steps and potential obstacles to facilitate a smoother and safer operation. Writing everything down in a safety manual is the best way to ensure this. Your safety manual should be explicit and leaving nothing to chance. Make sure you include accident investigation procedures, an employee safety communication process, and identify who is responsible for each task.
   
   
2. Purpose
   Clearly identify the purpose of the safety program to your employees and other contractors. It takes teamwork to effectively carry out any safety program. This ensures everyone is working towards the same safety goal. Having training sessions to regularly review the safety plan will help ensure an accident-free workplace. 
   
   
3. Determination
   Jobsite safety meetings are a great way to build a “safety first” culture. Encourage your employees and other contractors to be determined in keeping each other safe. Shared motivation helps employees work together effectively. Being open to safety improvement ideas and feedback from your employees can boost morale and keep the jobsite safe. 
   
   Having a clear understanding of what safety protocols are in place and needs to be done when an incident occurs, allows the project to be completed effectively and efficiently. Executing a safety program keeps your employees safe and minimizes their risk. 
   
   If you are looking to create a safety program or update your existing one, contact TSIB today and speak with one of our experts on how to keep your company safe. Our team can ensure you have the proper insurance coverage in place, should an incident occur. 
   
   

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