Stop Work Authority (SWA) provides employees and contract workers with the responsibility and obligation to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event. All employees have the authority and obligation to stop any task or operation where concerns or questions exist regarding the control of HSE risk, no
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A stop work program formally establishes the Stop Work Authority (SWA) of all employees to suspend individual tasks or group operations when the control of HSE risk is not clearly established or understood. A stop work authority policy/program should provide the following: All employees have the authority and obligation to stop any task or operation
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April is National Safe Digging Month Even for small home projects like planting trees or installing a fence, remember to always contact 811 before you dig, every time! Every digging project, no matter how large or small, requires contacting 811. Call 811 before you dig, or go online to www.811beforeyoudig.com.
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Winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions including snow, sleet or ice. Use the following tips to prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter weather driving. Speed and Distance – Drive slower on snow and ice because it’s harder to control or stop your vehicle. Also, increase your following distance to allow enough distance
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During the Winter months, planning for severe weather should be a top priority for operations and safety leaders. Businesses should develop a Winter Weather Response Plan that outlines areas of business risk and how to mitigate the impacts of severe winter weather. Following are four steps to develop an appropriate plan for your business. 1.
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The work on your job site doesn’t stop when the weather gets cold. It’s important to know what steps to take to keep your construction workers warm and safe. Here are 5 ways to keep the job going forward safely in the middle of winter. Inspect Sites This is especially important after a storm strikes.
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