The most important single element of effective loss control activity is the leadership and support of management. If management believes that safety is worthwhile and supports a loss control program the probability of preventing accidents is extremely great.

Directly and indirectly management’s attitude is conveyed to employees and they will try to do what management wants.

Loss control should be built into business operations in the same manner as other good practices of business. Management has the responsibility for providing a safe place of employment.

A key factor in implementing this policy will be the strict compliance to all applicable federal, state, local, and company policies and procedures. Failure to comply with these policies may result in disciplinary actions.

EMS has every desire to provide a safe and healthful working environment for its employees. To accomplish this, we feel there is nothing more important than ensuring that:
  1. Employees are provided with all safeguards to promote safe working conditions.


  2. Employees are provided with clean, organized, safe, and healthful working conditions.


  3. We maintain all equipment, tools, and machines in good repair.


  4. We study and develop safe work methods, and train employees in the methods.


  5. We comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding accident prevention and safe working conditions.


  6. Management and supervisors of EMS will set an exemplary example with good attitudes and strong commitment to safety and health in the workplace.  Toward this end, Management must monitor company safety and health performance, working environment and conditions to ensure that program objectives are achieved.
 
Safety Meetings (Pre-job)
Pre-job meetings will be held prior to work involving two or more people (employees, contractors, etc.), and will be the responsibility of EMS, unless EMS is not the primary contractor. In such case, the pre-job meeting will be the responsibility of the primary contractor. These meetings will include a discussion of:
  1. Activities that will take place


  2. Hazards associated with the job


  3. Personal Protective Equipment requirements


  4. Special precautions


  5. Environmental and Operational concerns


  6. Information on emergency response
A safe work procedure shall be set prior to commencing the work, and all employees working on the same job must understand the procedure.  Documentation of meeting attendance and topics covered shall be maintained by the team leader.
 
Tailgate Meetings
On-site tailgate meetings will be conducted when appropriate, generally, the first thing upon arriving to the site each morning. The meetings shall be recorded on EMS meeting batch sheets, signed by each employee in attendance and returned to Corporate Safety for document retention. Hazard assessments and certifications shall take place in conjunction with the daily tailgate safety meetings.
 
New Employee Orientation
The purpose of the Safety Orientation is to provide every newly hired or transferred employee an overview of the company safety rules and procedures to emphasize the importance of working safely. The orientation is established to provide employees the information necessary to prevent injuries or illnesses while on the job.