Sharing the road safely with school buses School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riding a bus to school is 13 times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle and 10 times safer than walking to school. The […]
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Take ownership Take personal responsibility for making things happen – somehow, someway. Respond to every situation by looking for how we can do it, rather than explaining why it can’t be done. Be resourceful and show initiative. Don’t make excuses. Take the extra step to solve the problem. See issues through to their completion. The […]
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Get clear on expectations Create clarity and avoid misunderstandings by discussing expectations upfront. Establish mutually understood objectives and deadlines for all projects, issues, and commitments. Confirm your communication by asking others to repeat back their understanding to ensure total clarity and agreement. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through […]
Backing up equipment and vehicles is a challenging and dangerous task that can cause serious injury or even death to workers. Employers and supervisors should provide workers with: Information to recognize hazards Vehicles and equipment that operate properly (horns, four-way flashers, backup alarms, mirrors, sensors and cameras) Training to operate equipment safely Training to inspect their vehicles and surroundings before driving […]
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Be a fanatic about response time. People expect us to respond to questions and concerns quickly, whether it’s in person, on the phone, or by e-mail. Keep all those involved continuously updated on the status of outstanding issues. Getting back to people promptly is one way to demonstrate your passion for excellence. The Murren Way […]
You are your employer’s most valuable asset! The way that you drive says everything about you and your company. Make a positive statement by following these work-related safe driving practices. Stay Safe Use a seat belt at all times – driver and passenger(s). Be well-rested before driving. Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy. Set […]
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Think safe. Work safe. Know and practice the safety procedures for your job. Watch out for the safety of your teammates as well, for you are your brother’s keeper. Never take shortcuts that compromise your safety or that of your teammates. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our […]
Protecting Workers from Heat Stress Heat Illness Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash, should also be avoided. There are precautions your employer should take any time temperatures are high and the job involves […]
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Make Quality Personal Take pride in the quality of everything you touch and everything you do. Always ask yourself, “is this my best work?” Double check your work and get things right. Everything you touch has your signature and makes a statement about you. Make sure it’s a statement of excellence. The Murren Way Do […]
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs) to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products. As of June 1, 2015, the HCS will require new SDSs to be in a uniform format, and include the section […]
