| My insurance company provides
safety services, why do I need you?
Most insurance companies do provide safety services, but
they are on a limited basis and usually are more consultative
type visits. Summit Safety specializes in developing
ongoing relationships and working more on the implementation
of a safety program, rather than telling a client how
to implement it.
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I have used other safety services but it seems
like they only want to do what OSHA requires. What do
you do differently?
We will implement OSHA programs with our clients, but
then go much beyond that. With profit margins getting
slimmer
each year, safety programs need to be designed to meet
OSHA requirements but also be designed to prevent loss.
We will develop and implement programs to address the
specific needs of each client.
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What happens if OSHA or an EPA inspector arrives
at my site?
Since we work closely with our clients, we feel we
should be there to represent our clients during all
phases
of an inspection. Our clients can simply give us a
call and we will handle the inspection from there.
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What are your main steps once a business contracts
with you?
First we sit down with the company contact and look over
past accident history. Also at that time we will review
the OSHA 300 log to ensure it is filled out accurately.
We will try to spot any trends in the clients accident
history.
Next we look over any written safety programs or policies
the client already has in place. Anything that needs to
be updated or revised will be written specifically for
the client.
Following the records review, we will complete a detailed
safety audit at the site. A written report will follow.
It will outline OSHA compliance problems, unsafe acts,
and unsafe conditions observed at the time of the audit.
From there, a game plan will be developed for the next
12 months. This plan will outline needed employee and supervisor
training, safety and environmental reports needed, any
other item important for the development of a comprehensive
program.
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How
often do you visit your clients?
Rather than just a once a year visit, we work
with our clients on a monthly or quarterly schedule.
During those
visits we spend much time holding employee safety
training meetings, safety committee meetings, performing
safety
and environmental audits, and staying current with
the needs of our clients.
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What types of businesses do you serve?
We work with many manufacturing and construction companies;
also we work in warehousing, distribution, retail establishments.
Each have their own unique needs and we can develop
effective programs to address their individual needs.
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What
can you do to help me with the rising costs of workers
compensation insurance?
Much of the cost of workers compensation insurance has
to do with market conditions. We can help try to minimize
the increases in your annual premium.
The best way to do this is accident prevention. When accidents
are eliminated your experience modifier goes down and you
can save money on your insurance.
We believe the secrets to accident prevention do not rest
in just complying with OSHA requirements. Supervisory commitment
and employee involvement are two key elements in accident
prevention. Having a company safety team is important.
We can help lead this team and/or chair the meetings. The
best safety ideas come from the employees that perform
the jobs. When employees are a part of the safety program,
they are more committed to it and want to see it succeed.
We can also ensure that you are eligible for any credits
that your insurance company may provide for having a comprehensive
safety program.
We will also review accident history reports
to spot any mistakes in reporting from your insurance
company.
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What types of safety training do you do?
We routinely provide training on the following topics:
-forklift operator -hazard communication/MSDS -lockout
tagout
-respirators -respirator fit testing -welding/cutting
-back injury -ergonomics -cranes/hoists
-heat stress -cold stress -supervisory responsibility
-driving safety -slings/rigging -fire safety
-emergency preparedness -punch presses
-scaffolding -ladders -fall protection
-personnel lifts -personal protective equipment -skid
steer loaders
-tractor/backhoe -tire servicing -hazardous materials
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We use a variety of chemicals and noisy equipment at our
facility. How do I know if my employees are exposed to
an unsafe situation?
We own equipment to measure
indoor air quality and to measure noise levels. After
any measurements are done, we provide
a written report summarizing the findings and any necessary
recommendations.
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We are required to be registered or permitted for several
environmental issues, such as hazardous waste, air
pollution, storm water, etc. Can you help with those reports?
We complete those reports for our clients. Once the data
is obtained from the client, we use electronic copies
of the forms and form filling software to complete
the reports. This is a complete “turn-key” service.
All the client has to do is sign the report and drop it in
the mail.
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