At 3CIS – the company behind Incident Check – we not only build and support Incident Check, we also use it for our telecommunications division. in addition to reaping the benefits of having reports at our fingertips, easily entered reports and corrective actions, we use the information we have learned in our extremely safety-conscious business to enhance Incident Check.
A key component of our safety program is to identify general issues that our workers face based on the upcoming season.
In winter, cold and icy conditions play a huge factor in planning; likewise in summer we are on alert for extreme temperatures in the other direction, meaning plenty of sunscreen and water out in the field.
What about the milder seasons – spring and fall? Well, with the [eventual] arrival of spring her in Alberta, issues that have been noted in the past are allergic reactions. We have to be aware that insects now share the workspace outdoors, and pollen from plants can be heavy in the air. For workers with allergies, proper preparation can mean the difference between completing a job safely and effectively and lost time due to the complications of not having medication. Anyone allergic to bees is responsible for carrying EpiPens and our workers all have First Aid training, but reminders at the beginning of the season get people in the right frame of mind and raise awareness to the issues they may see in the field.
To ensure that we remember these, we note items such as these in our Actions Calendar. I like to refer to the Actions Calendar as “Corrective Actions that are not tied to Incidents”. By putting them in as a recurring action, you will get reminders and have a calendar layout that will remind you to bring it up at the appropriate safety meeting.