Fundamental #6 – Take ownership

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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 […]

Fundamental #5 – Get Clear on Expectations

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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

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 […]

Safe Driving Practices

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 […]

Heat Stress

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 […]

Fundamental #2 – Make quality Personal

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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 […]

Hazard Communication

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 […]

Protect Yourself

Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye and Face Protection Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemi- cals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to […]