TEAM MEMBERS ARE IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND WORKING WITH THE HSE&S TEAM AND THEIR LEADER TO HAVE THEM FIXED AND ENSURE THAT THE ISSUES DO NOT RETURN.” — LAURA CUDIZIO, SENIOR MANAGER – HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE&S)
HAZARD REPORTING “We are encouraging team members in all our facilities to report at least two hazards this year,” says Brian. “And each value stream aims to resolve 85% of the observations, so they don’t escalate to a safety incident. That’s how we prevent injuries.” We are seeing success so far this year. In fact, S&C Canada has achieved an 82% close rate on safety observations. “The results have been tremendous,” says Laura. “Team members are identifying hazards and working with the HSE&S team and their leader to have them fixed and ensure that the issues do not return. For example, last year, we changed the lights on our forklift trucks. They had a blue light, which we changed to red because of team member input. This simple change makes the forklifts more visible to pedestrians, keeping them out of harm’s way.” Spotting hazards and reporting them is what turns awareness into action and prevents a potential safety hazard from becoming an incident. However, for us to be successful, it also takes dedicated attention from every team member.
Candice Mason, Electrical Switch Assembler
sure the area around me is clear of anything that could cause harm. I tell my supervisor about what I see so we can fix it. It gives me a sense of pride knowing I’m helping keep others safe. It’s just great to be part of a place that cares about our safety.” Candice is a powerful reminder that safety isn’t just a policy; it’s a practice. When team members are proactive in taking the initiative to report hazards, they’re not only protecting themselves, but they’re also contributing to a safer workplace. Creating a safer workplace is a shared commitment — one that starts with simple, everyday actions. Every team member can contribute by using Take 5 to observe their work area for hazards and report those observations through their site-specific reporting system. When everyone does their part, we move closer to our safety vision: a workplace where all incidents are preventable. From leadership to the shop floor, each of us plays a vital role in making S&C safer — one observation at a time. n
COMMITTING TO KEEPING ONE ANOTHER SAFE
For team members, safety is a daily commitment. Candice Mason, an electrical switch assembler at S&C Electric Canada, is one such team member. “My work environment is a place where every day there are hazards,” says Candice. “Because of the hazard identification training, I always check to make
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