Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Black Ice Driving during the cold months is not about dealing with snow; Ice on the road is the real threat. Black ice, in particular, is dangerous because it’s invisible. However, you can protect yourself by understanding and knowing how to Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Thanksgiving Edition When preparing your Thanksgiving dinner, remember to use a separate cutting board for your meat and veggies to prevent cross contamination. Wash your cutting boards and knives often in hot soapy water. Cook your turkey and stuffing in separate containers Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week In case of an emergency evacuation, make sure to know your exit routes and where to go. Each company will have a specific rally point to gather during an emergency evacuation. Never leave the emergency rally point until your supervisor has determined that Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week In case of a fire, evacuate the building to the emergency meeting location. If the fire is large, call 911 and report it. DO NOT TRY TO FIGHT A LARGE FIRE. Make sure you know the address of the facility you are at: Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week When using a ladder, make sure to set the ladder on a stable and level surface. Also be sure to set the ladder 1 foot away from the wall for every 4 feet of ladder rise. Every year there are roughly 180,000 ladder-related Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week Protect yourself by making sure your Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, boots, aprons, etc.) are in good working order. Report any problems in your equipment to a supervisor and never work with damaged equipment. Your Personal Protective Equipment protects you from the hazardous environments. Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week Protect your hands by wearing the proper protective gloves and be aware of your environment. Your hands can be exposed to many extremes in the workplace so it is important to protect them and be aware of your environment to avoid accidently injuring Read more
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week While operating a forklift; if your load obstructs your view, make sure you drive in reverse to avoid endangering people and equipment. -Cherie
Ocean Companies is proud to announce a new recurring segment called “Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week”. A new safety tip will be added every Monday. This new segment will hopefully inspire more people to think safety as they begin each week here at Ocean Companies. Our inaugural safety Read more