Safety: Success is in the Fundamentals
June was National Safety Month, the annual observance to help keep individuals safe, from the workplace to any place. Construction sites can be dangerous places with safety hazards lurking around every corner. At T.W. Hicks safety is a core principle and we are committed to conducting operations and business in a manner that offers maximum protection to all employees and any individuals that may be affected by our operations. We want to be an asset on the job site, not a liability.
Our workplace safety program is a top priority at T.W. Hicks, Inc. Safety training isn’t a one-and-done deal, this goes for new hires and seasoned veterans alike. Ongoing training helps ingrain these practices into daily habits. Everyone is trained to complete their tasks correctly and safely to protect themselves and those around them.
“Safety First” is something we have all heard countless times in various areas of life, it can quickly lose its meaning and importance, but safety is a fundamental in this industry. Protocols and training evolve with the industry, but at the end of the day if you haven’t mastered the fundamentals and basics of your role, no matter the industry, you are no closer to success. Identify the fundamentals for what you are trying to achieve and commit to working on them relentlessly in the unseen hours. It is imperative to us that we assist our installers with the tools and resources they need for optimal success. At T.W. Hicks, we put time on the calendar for team members to complete certifications such as, forklift certification, OSHA10, OSHA 30, and OSHA Silica training through our workplace safety program.
At T.W. Hicks, we take pride in having some of the best installers in the industry many of whom have been mastering their craft over the last 20+ years. These talented men will tell you that the best never get bored with the basics, the key to a successful installation is mastering the fundamentals through a workplace safety program. Our industry requires us to understand the importance of a stable foundation. Without a properly prepared foundation, the system built on it will undoubtedly fail. It is the work you put in, in the unseen hours that set you apart and set you up for success. The basics, if you allow them to, can be monotonous and mundane, although you may not love the basics, you will love what the basics produce for you. How will you bring safety fundamentals back into your routine at work?