SAFETY PROGRAMS
Milestone
recognizes the vital importance of health, safety, and welfare of
its most valuable resource -- the associate. Key consideration in
Milestone’s approach to its health and safety policy includes
the development of OSHA approved policies and programs. The health
and safety programs are communicated to each associate through specific
on-site training.
The following sections address specific components of the
Milestone Health and Safety Program.
SAFTEY TRAINING:
Milestone conducts on-site job specific Health and Safety Training
Classes. These classes are tailored to the application. Training includes,
but not limited to, the following:
| Orientation |
OSHA Regulations |
First Aid / CPR |
| Hazard Communication |
Mobile Equipment |
Confined Space Entry |
| Power Tools |
Fall Protection |
Highway Safety |
| Personal Protective Equipment |
Trenching and Excavating |
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Supervisors receive additional training in accident investigation,
report completion, OSHA 10 hour trenching and “competent person” training.
STANDARD SAFETY PROGRAM:
Milestone has its own Safety Program with written policies
and procedures to ensure the health and safety
of all associates. A written Hazard Communication Program is part
of the complete Safety
Program. With top management setting the
example, health and safety is a priority.
Green Hard Hats
Upon completing new hire orientation, all participants will
be issued a lime green hard hat before going to their field position.
This will designate them as a new hire employee in training.
Supervisors shall assign all New Hire, Rehire or Transfers
to a “seasoned” employee on their crew that they deem
capable, experienced, able, and knowledgeable. It is then the responsibility
of the Supervisor or their designee to train, observe, and assist
the new employee with understanding written working procedures and
safety, until he/she feels the person exhibits the following:
- Actively participates in daily activities.
- Asks Questions.
- Has developed smooth working
techniques.
- Observes
jobsite
hazards.
- Exhibits
Safe Work Habits.
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Has reviewed job-specific written work
procedures.
- Has been trained on proper work
procedures.
- New
hires will wear the designating
hard
hat until the employee
exhibits the items above.
At this time the employee will turn
in the
lime green hard hat for a white
MCLP
hard hat, signifying
that they have been properly
trained in MCLP practices and policies, and
are able to work
as a safe, qualified, and proficient
worker
without constant supervision.
Safety Lunch and Safety Shirt Program
Upon working a minimum of sixty (60) consecutive workdays
without a recordable accident or at fault general liability accident
or incident, the Milestone crew will be provided with a safety incentive
lunch/breakfast or the crew may choose to receive Safety T-shirts.
Safe Hour Incentive Program
Associates earn a “Safe Hour” for every hour they work.
Associates that work accident free receive gifts of their choice at
different levels, however employees may opt to carry over their hours
and accumulate them to obtain a higher-level gift. The monetary value
increases with each level reached.
Certified Safety Supervisor
Experienced supervisors are required to become "Certified Safety Supervisors". During this intense training session the supervisors are trained in proactive prevention of personal injuries and property damage incidents.
If It's Unsafe, Don't Do It!
The remainder of our safety program is designed to inform, enhance and motivate positive results through required ongoing training, and the simple belief that it is the right thing to do. Therefore, all employees are fully empowered by the President of Milestone to ensure their own safety and the safety of others using the motto, "If It's Unsafe, Don't Do It!" and may refuse or interrupt a task on this basis.
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