7 Industrial Safety Tips For San Leandro Businesses

2/3/2022 (Permalink)

Safety tips

1. Have an emergency action plan. Do you have an evacuation route? Do all employees know where to exit and where to meet after? Ensure all employees are briefed on these critical details at the time of hire.
2. Conduct regular workplace inspections. On a casual stroll from one side of your workplace to another, you probably won't notice many safety risks because you won't be actively looking for them. Make it a point to do a regular workplace inspection. That way, you'll search for things that could pose a danger and spot things you've never seen before. A safety expert can also inspect your facility to identify risks and provide solutions.
3. Offer ongoing safety training. When employees are up to date on job safety, they're more likely to work safely. Regular safety training sessions benefit everyone and create safety habits.
4. If you're an employer, invite and involve your employees in safety planning; obtain their insight, give and take suggestions, and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

5. Wear a breathing mask at all times; mainly ifYou deal with dangerous or toxic chemicals or fumes, your workspace has debris, dust, and other flying particles.

6. Take breaks In this hectic and fast-paced work environment, and there is a greater risk for ailments and injuries since the employees maybe are overworked, exhausted, and unable to concentrate. Breaks taken off and on will help you keep afresh and focus well.

7. Be responsible for your safety. Your safety is your foremost responsibility. Life is precious: rather than be remorseful after an injury; it's imperative to maintain an attitude of caution begin implementing all safety measures beneficial to you while promoting safety at work. As per the requirement of your job, wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment. When in need of help, request for the same. Safety appliances are not to be avoided. Check tools before use. Be careful when undertaking a task under pressure or in a hurry, as hurrying could lead to carelessness, and carelessness could then culminate in an accident. A firm commitment on your part towards a safe work culture will enhance your productivity and provoke your co-workers to think likewise.

The responsibility of achieving this safe work culture belongs to all and every staff member can help attain this goal. 

SERVPRO of San Leandro has what it takes to handle any safety-related problem, "Like it never even happened." Call us at (510) 352-2480.

United4safety2017

7/10/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO booth at Public Safety Event.

On Saturday, July 8, SERVPRO participated in the fun and popular San Leandro community event put on by the San Leandro Police Department, United 4 Safety. This annual summer fair takes place outside and around the San Leandro Police Headquarters. On a beautiful Saturday morning and early afternoon, dozens of canopied booths were there to greet folks from all throughout the community, Parents, grandparents, children of all ages wound their way through the whole fair sampling the delicious food, visiting the tremendously cute shelter dogs waiting to be adopted, and of course, the SERVPRO table and tent! SERVPRO is part of the United 4 Safety fair every year and we’re part of the community, working closely with the local Police and Fire Departments to immediately step in and complete the cleanup and recovery process when a disaster happens. Whatever happens, SERVPRO is there! We are frequently out in the community participating in events like United 4 Safety, out talking with folks, supporting the local Police and Firefighters, letting everyone know we’re here to help and will step in quickly to get your life back to normal after a disaster. SERVPRO.

Like it never even happened.