Engineered hiring Engineering controls like pallet levelers and adjustable work tables are highly visible, to make sure employees know management cares, says Berryhill. Water fountains are at a higher level so an employee can avoid pulled back muscles when getting a drink. But before any employee can get a drink or adjust the tables, the company screens all potential hires for endurance, strength and good health necessary to get the job done. This is a labor-intensive facility. Continual training Berryhill takes the OSHA mandate to train all new hires seriously.
Supervisors teach the processes and equipment ins and outs.
The attitude toward training is that it is always ongoing, and starts before the employee starts work. Everyone gets refresher training monthly, whether it's on OSHA requirements, equipment changes, or new training needs. Visible commitment Management and the safety staff at Hensley keep safety in the forefront, catching employees' attention at every chance. The first topic employees discuss with the safety staff and plant management after being hired is safety. At supervisor and employee meetings, there's always a safety topic discussed.