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Emergency Drills are Essential for a Safe Workplace. Annual evacuation drills familiarize individuals with procedures, evaluate emergency plans, and allow Fire Wardens to practice training skills. Staff members also become more knowledgeable about their roles and responsibilities during emergencies. 1. Practice makes perfect! Conducting evacuation drills is crucial. Everyone in the building should know the evacuation plan, including which staircase to use, where the fire exits are, and where to assemble. Proper training is necessary to prepare for emergencies. 2. Identify weak spots Even if you thoroughly plan your escape from a burning building, unexpected obstacles, such as a blocked corridor or a locked door, can block your path. These hazards—or weak spots—may not be apparent until it's too late. A fire drill provides an ideal chance to review and improve safety protocols and risk assessment to prevent such scenarios from occurring during an emergency. 3. Test alarms Testing all alarms to ensure they function properly in an emergency is essential. However, it's easy to forget to check alarms in certain areas, such as the sounder in the bathroom or visual alarm devices. During a fire drill, the fire marshal will check every area of your premises to account for everyone. If an alarm isn't working, it will be noticeable if someone shows up late and claims they didn't hear it. 4. Fulfil your legal obligations Regular fire drills are essential for everyone's safety and to comply with the law. Conduct at least one drill per year during working hours and inform new employees about the procedure and potential risks. Document each drill and modify the evacuation plan if needed. 5. Do you have everything you need? It is important to note that any changes in your work environment, such as hiring more staff or altering the layout of your premises, may require a new risk assessment. This is especially necessary if there are staff members with mobility issues. In addition, conducting a new evaluation after each fire drill is recommended to ensure everyone is prepared in an emergency. Need help creating or updating your site-specific Emergency Response Plan? We can help. Made Safe NL offers free health and safety guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to organizations big and small in the NL manufacturing and processing sectors. Contact Made Safe NL at [email protected] or (709) 237-8711. www.madesafenl.ca #emergencypreparedness #madesafenl #Manufacturing #Fishprocessing #Healthandsafetytraining

Our goals include facilitating networking between businesses, encouraging work-related road safety, and promoting best practices and new initiatives. By working together, we can contribute to Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2030 and beyond. 👉https://ow.ly/9giR50S9Lt7

It’s Road Safety Week! 🚗 We’re shining a spotlight on some of our road safety heroes who play pivotal roles in keeping our people safe. Follow the link below to read their stories and learn why being safe on the road is so important to them:

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: GardaWorld Critical Infrastructure and Government Services Team Receives a Distinction in the British Safety Council International Safety Awards 2024 🎉   This is a well-deserved accolade for Colin Kelly MBA FIoL and the entire GardaWorld Critical Infrastructure and Government Services Team. Their unwavering commitment to safety, health, and well-being has earned them the prestigious Distinction in the British Safety Council International Safety Awards for 2024. But Why Does This Matter? 1. A Beacon of Excellence The International Safety Awards are more than just a trophy on the shelf. They symbolize a relentless pursuit of excellence—a beacon that guides organizations toward safer, healthier workplaces. By achieving a Distinction, Colin and the GardaWorld Critical Infrastructure and Government Services team have demonstrated their dedication to setting a standard in safety management. Their actions echo across the industry, hopefully inspiring others to follow suit. 2. A Culture of Care Safety transcends mere protocols and procedures; it thrives within a culture of genuine care. The leadership and collective efforts have woven an environment where every team member feels valued, shielded, and empowered. When safety becomes an integral part of the company’s fabric, it goes beyond compliance—it becomes a shared responsibility and a way of life. As a security provider, safeguarding people is not just our duty; it’s the essence of who we are. 3. Leading the way The impact of this award extends far beyond our team. It shows what standards can be achieved in differing environments and ensures the safe delivery of services aligning with human rights by promoting the fundamental right to a safe and healthy work environment. It also contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), by fostering workplace safety, well-being, and sustainable practices.   Congratulations to Colin Kelly and the GardaWorld Critical Infrastructure and Government Services Team. #britishsafetycouncil #safetyawards #SDGs #healthandsafety #knockingitoutthepark #ISO45001 #GardaWorld

"This gentleman is responsible some of the HOAs that we maintain, there are over a hundred homes in each of them. In the winter season we don't have weekly service, we have biweekly service and with the enhancement division we have to put down pre-emergent and mulch so its really important to get the beds clean, all the moss, all the weeds, all the pruning done with less visits. The communication between me and this foreman, and him with his team, making sure everything gets done, going over the maps, making sure enhancements does well with their services, making sure our customers are happy was all done perfectly this winter. I'd like to present this award to Jesus Bojorquez!" -Manager Nick M. We have monthly safety meetings here at GRO. They are a great time for us to go over important safety topics, to gather as a company, and to honor employees for embodying GRO's Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Go Above & Beyond, Be Bold, & Care for Others. For more on GRO's culture, please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/ghBGJkXD #safetyfirst #safety #safetytips #safetyatwork #safetyandhealth #safetyawareness #safetyculture #safetycomesfirst #safetycheck #staysafe #safetytraining #safetymeasures #workplacesafety #safetymeeting #worksafety #employeesafety #safety1st #safetyneverstops #vancouverwashington #vancouverwa #culture #employees #companyculture #workplaceculture #cultureatwork #workculture #workculturegoals #employeeappreciation

Introducing another of our Essex-based King’s Awards winners: Road Safety Support 🛣️ Road Safety Support International provides specialist road safety services for national and local governments, police forces and the private sector all over the world. Speaking about their recent success, the team said: “We applied for The King's Awards for Enterprise to help us highlight the importance of road safety. Creating safer roads and reducing casualties is what drives us to share our expertise. “We hope receiving a King’s Award will enable us to share our knowledge. We can export the brand of safety – which is strong in the UK – to help developing nations improve their (sometimes) challenging road safety situation. “Furthermore, as a result of exporting our expertise, we’re able to reinvest in supporting road safety efforts throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. “Looking at what’s next for the business, we’d like to continue to work with the global road safety community to further our united aims. Ultimately, we want to help countries that require assistance and capacity building in strategies that will help to keep their citizens safe. “In the UK, we hope to see more support for road safety aims, which impact individual families, as well as the health sector and the economy. “We want to continue to share good practice and innovations in technology which can enhance road safety efforts across the world!” The King’s Awards for Enterprise can help your business to grow and stand out from the competition. Check if you’re eligible and get started on your application as soon as possible: https://lnkd.in/d_ccFxiU

It is officially National Road Safety Week. It is a week for us as a nation to pause and think about the lives lost on our roads and how we can reduce road deaths to zero. Try to reflect on your attitudes and behaviours this road safety week. Reflect on what I can do, what WE can do and what all of US can do. Make a plan to implement these attitudes and behaviours every day, not just during a week of heightened media attention. Road safety starts with every single one of us, but far too often, it is easier to blame other people. Take responsibility for yourself and the community, and choose road safety every day. 

Agree this is an excellent document released by Engineers Australia in Road Safety Week (Australia). Couple of key takeaways for me..... Background: Contrary to Safe System principles, blaming drivers and victims remains commonplace in driver education and safety campaigns. This is reinforced by comments urging motorists to take more care on the roads whenever a senior official or politician is interviewed after a fatal crash. We never tell pilots to take more care after a fatal airplane crash; we investigate thoroughly and take action to eliminate or reduce the probability of the event recurring. We need to keep shifting the conversation more towards improving the transport system, not just driver behaviour, if we are going to drive down deaths and serious injuries. We know in New Zealand 50% of fatal crashes and 75% of serious injury crashes are a result of common human error, not serious violations. Opportunities: Governments must establish dedicated and independent road safety agencies or departments responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies, coordinating efforts across different sectors, and monitoring progress without unwarranted external influence. These agencies can collaborate with law enforcement agencies, transport departments, and industry associations to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated and holistic approach. When I started my career New Zealand did have such an agency (Land Transport Safety Authority - LTSA) and that agency made huge strides in improving road safety. Having looked back at the work of agency, its clear that it contributed to the reduction in deaths and serious injuries through the 1990s and 2000s. Many of the current senior safety experts across both countries made a start in that organization or did work for it. See my road safety history posts. I need to do a few more post on the contribution of LTSA.

The APRSO and the Global Road Safety Partnership will be co-hosting this key regional seminar on road safety, reaching out to a diverse body of stakeholders. Taking place from 5 to 7 December 2023, this event will address key topics in road safety relevant to Asia and the Pacific, and is designed to give participants a deeper understanding of effective, evidence-based interventions which can be applied towards the goals of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. The event will address implementation of the Global Plan for Road Safety with the following objectives: 1. Facilitate transfer of best-practice road safety knowledge 2. Strengthen ties among road safety institutions and professionals 3. Promote evidence-based policy and decision making 4. Raise awareness of the major road safety trends and challenges 5. Promote the support available to low and middle income countries. Read more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g8gGxDHm

I asked Ian Johnston (road safety legend) about the stagnant progress in road safety over the last decade. His answer: “It’s a failure of IMPLEMENTATION of the Safe System approach.” I spent today with Ian discussing all things road safety. While much of our conversation focused on Safe System infrastructure, vehicles, and speed management, we agreed that our industry possesses the knowledge to make significant gains in road safety. We know how to drastically reduce road trauma. What we need now is to disseminate that information and take action. Key points from Ian: - Our system is antiquated. - There's a lack of accountability. - Performance indicators are unclear or non-existent. Does Ian know what he’s talking about? Here's a snapshot of his impressive CV: - Over 50 years in transport safety - Former Director of Road Safety for Victoria - Former Director of Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) - Chief Scientist at the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) - Independent Chair of the National Road Safety Partnership Program - Independent Expert of the Tasmanian Road Safety Council - Former Deputy Chair of the National Transport Commission - Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering - Holds a PhD - Member of the Order of Australia (2007) for contributions to road safety