Welcome back to Safety Factor. In this episode we are talking about in-house safety programs. How you can you start one, how can you improve yours, and how can you be a better safety coordinator.
Today, we're joined by Mazzella Companies' Kevin Paul, Director of Safety, and Alana Cohen, Safety Coordinator, to discuss how they got their start in the world of safety, how they helped develop Mazzella's safety program, and what wisdom they've learned along the way.
Guests:
Kevin Paul, Director of Safety, QSTR Team at Mazzella Companies
Alana Cohen, Safety Coordinator at Mazzella Companies
Background Reading:
- Be an active participant in workplace safety and identify job safety hazards before they cause an accident or injury. How to Identify Workplace Hazards by Performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- OSHA Inspection Series: What You Can Expect From an OSHA Inspection?
- Five of the most common observations from the field that could prevent you from reaching 100% compliance with OSHA and ASME requirements. 5 Reasons Your Lifting & Rigging Program Isn’t OSHA/ASME Compliant
- How Can Lifting and Rigging Training Help My Company Maintain OSHA Compliance? OSHA Inspection Series: How Can Lifting & Rigging Training Help with OSHA Compliance?
Download your FREE assets for your safety program!
- Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference Poster
- OSHA Personnel Designations Guide Poster
- Job Safety Analysis & Working at Height Risk Assessment Bundle
- Top 5 Fall Protection Hazards On The Jobsite Infographic
- Visit the Mazzella Learning Center for more information, videos, articles, downloads, and podcasts!
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Legal Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.
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