Why is workplace safety so important?

At Michael Hatcher & Associates, we are committed to the safety of all our team members

Whether you work on a crew or behind a desk, our goal is for you to go home safely to your family at the end of each shift

JOSH WILDER, STEFF Manager

New hires at MH&A are given a highvis safety vest and a copy of our Safety and Accident Prevention Program, which covers everything from hazard communication and equipment operation to ladders and lifting. We also promote safety in a variety of ways, including weekly Tailgate Talks that are emailed on Monday mornings, quarterly safety incentives, frequent equipment training, and OSHA 10 and 30 certification programs

Speaking of OSHA, do you know what it is and why we have it?

According to osha.gov, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration formally came into being April 28, 1971, and is based on the premise “that no worker should have to choose between their life and their job ”

OSHA was established because of “the many unfortunate workplace events due to a lack of safety regulations.” Among these are the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in 1911 in New York City and the Texas City Disaster of 1947

OSHA, which is part of the U S Department of Labor, ensures that working conditions are both safe and healthful, entitles you to a safe workplace, and requires employers to keep your workplace free of known health and safety hazards

OSHA covers all private sector employers and their workers in the 50 states and all territories and jurisdictions under federal authority

OSHA standards for General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture command the force of law

According to OSHA training materials, during the agency’s existence it has helped to save thousands of lives and has reduced occupational injury and illness rates by more than half

By Josh Wilder, Manager of Safety, Training Equipment Facilities, and Fleet