{"id":654,"date":"2019-06-15T12:44:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T12:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/?p=654"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:15:03","slug":"national-safety-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hofferplastics.com\/resonations-newsletter\/national-safety-month\/","title":{"rendered":"National Safety Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h3 align=\"center\">June is National Safety Month!<\/h3>\r\n<p>Learn about the devastating impact of workplace injuries and simple steps you can take to improve safety on the job. Welcome, summer, and a shout out to all the grads, dads and father figures this month. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"safety\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/safety.jpg\" alt=\"hoffer employee with hair net looking down\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>The High Cost of an Unsafe Workplace<\/h2>\r\n<p>In the U.S., a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds!<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The estimated cost of non-fatal injuries averages over $1 Billion per week<\/li>\r\n<li>Overexertion is among the highest contributors to non-fatal workplace injuries<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>A Simple Training Approach to Improving Workplace Safety<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Part I: Hazard Recognition.<\/strong>\u00a0Build employees\u2019 visual literacy in identifying potential hazards. Simple activities can be the most misleading.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Part II: Slips, Trips and Falls:<\/strong>\u00a0the #1 cause of workplace fatalities.\u00a0Help employees instill meticulous jobsite \u201chousekeeping\u201d practices and provide them with the right equipment (such as slip resistant footwear).<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Part III: Fatigue.<\/strong>\u00a0Educate employees on the importance of adequate sleep, nutrition and provide resources to help with work\/life balance.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Part IV: Impairment.\u00a0<\/strong>The most common incidences are related to substance abuse. Provide confidentiality, resources and support to help employees who may be struggling.<\/li>\r\n<li>Part V:\u00a0Commitment:\u00a0Have all of your employees take the National Safety Council\u2019s \u201cSafe At Work\u201d Pledge, and acknowledge their commitment with a certificate:<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>I pledge to:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Never compromise my own safety or the safety of my co-workers to get the job done<\/li>\r\n<li>Actively look for hazards, promptly report them, and take appropriate action to warn others<\/li>\r\n<li>Be a good safety role model for my friends and family even when off the job<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><em>* Source: NES Inc.<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"workplace-injuries\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/workplace-injuries.jpg\" alt=\"chart on workplace injuries\" width=\"660\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hofferplastics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/safety-with-gretchen-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"gretchen talked to hoffer employee\" width=\"410\" height=\"273\" \/>Spotlight on Hoffer Plastics<\/h2>\r\n<p>Throughout its 66 year history, Hoffer Plastics Corporation has made workplace safety a top priority. Hoffer is on the forefront of leading edge safety initiatives and best practices.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Some leading edge best practices underway at Hoffer:<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Training on fall protection and prevention for all mechanics<\/li>\r\n<li>Writing up hazard assessments to establish best practices throughout company facilities<\/li>\r\n<li>Regular, ongoing safety audits and mock OSHA inspections<\/li>\r\n<li>Event simulations, such as a recent fake break-in at the main building\u00a0to test security (and Hoffer passed with flying colors!).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Hoffer recently held an Emergency Evacuation training session, mandatory for all employees.\u00a0The comprehensive class included Fire and Chemical emergencies, along with training for Active Shooter situations. \u201cSafety of everyone in our employee family is paramount\u201d, said Charlotte Hoffer Canning, Vice President of Brand and Culture. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to making sure all of our employees are educated, aware and practiced so that if an event occurs, they\u2019re ready and prepared to respond\u201d. In addition to ongoing safety specific training for all, Hoffer Plastics is committed to enabling a healthy work\/life balance to minimize employee stress and fatigue. Flexible work schedules, job sharing, a generous benefits package that includes paid family leave and access to many personal and family support services are all part of the company\u2019s commitment to safety. The company tracks, communicates and celebrates its safety achievements through employee communications and town hall meetings.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Helpful Links and Resources:<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nsc.org<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0National Safety Council<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osha.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.osha.gov<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0OSHA (Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Share on Social Media:<\/h4>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June is National Safety Month! Learn about the devastating impact of workplace injuries and simple steps you can take to improve safety on the job. Welcome, summer, and a shout out to all the grads, dads and father figures this month. 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