safety
Commitment to the safety of our employees has always been the highest priority for Manganaro.
Our safety plan begins at the ideal position for any Safety Professional; it starts at the top. Our dedicated Safety Director answers only to the President of the company, who is aware of the day to day operations and involved with all required safety practices and how they are implemented. The “Safety Always” approach and management mandates are invaluable to the success of our safety program.
When a new employee is hired there is a mandatory orientation that he/she will attend. At this time a company handbook is distributed that includes, general jobsite guidelines, fall protection requirements, and the hazard communication program to name only a few. Employees are encouraged to join in the question answer period so they are educated before going on site. This handbook covers many in depth safety protocols; and employees are encouraged to refer to it constantly as their “Safety Bible” for their safety and the safety of their co-workers.
Management safety meetings are scheduled throughout the year. Round tables and specific training items are discussed on all levels. Meetings include project managers, engineers, superintendents, foremen and sub foremen. At the conclusion of these meetings the ideas are reviewed and any updated safety mandates are forwarded to the field for training and implementation. These forums assist Manganaro to continually monitor and update any necessary changes that are needed to minimize our risk to the workers, clients, and the company. All Field Supervisors have a minimum of 10 hour OSHA training and many have OSHA 30 hour certifications.
A very comprehensive “Safety & Training Manual” is given to all supervisors managing projects. This equips them with necessary tools to assess concerns quickly and efficiently, allowing them to address the hazard as quickly as possible. Our Safety Manager walks the projects with the site foreperson for interaction and continued training. Other onsite training sessions conducted by the safety manager address scaffold erectors, Equipment operators and other specialty trained personnel to expand and further jobsite safety.
Project supervisors routinely contact the Safety Director in need of options for tasks that do not fit the general or normal site hazards. All scenarios are explored and discussed for optimum Safety and Production benefits. Manganaro supervisors also attend outside training programs that look at the “Big Picture” concepts of safety vs. production and how they are intertwined.
As a company, Manganaro forepersons are required to conduct daily “huddles “or mini safety talks prior to the start of the day at each of our worksites. Employees are reminded of specific hazards in their areas, and are encouraged to discuss any safety concerns they may have for themselves or co-workers. The supervisor encourages them to look out for each other and participate in discussions during weekly toolbox safety talks.
Manganaro performs work in three hazardous trades. Our Experience Modification Factor of .68, stands as testament to the commitment to safety in the Manganaro family. At Manganaro we continue to research safety and health updates, train, and continually educate supervisors and employees to achieve our ultimate goal; that everyone goes home at the end of the day safe and healthy .