Your Holiday Shutdown Checklist

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Outline Safety Policies• Temporary employees need to know your specific safety

policies and procedures• Experienced employees also need reminders from time to

time• Explain, document and enforce the most critical safety

procedures:• Lockout/tagout• Transport and disposal of dangerous materials• Proper use of harnesses, hardhats and other PPE

Ensure Access to Safety Materials

• Employees need constant access to policies and procedures during the dangerous winter months

• Temp workers may need frequent reminders of your unique policies

• Clearly display company policies, materials safety data sheets and other important documents at each job site.

Clearly Display Warning Signs• Warnings are particularly important in cold, slippery

conditions• Different job sites may have unique hazards during the

winter• Keep workers safe and reduce liability with clear warning

signs

Take Inventory• The slow holiday season is the perfect time to take a full

inventory of your safety equipment• Check all tools, heavy equipment and PPE• Purchase needed replacement before the busy season starts

Inspect and Repair Equipment• Downtime also allows for a thorough

inspection of complex machinery• Inspect, repair and replace worn

components on all motorized equipment• Conduct similar checks for hand and power

tools

Check Safety Gear• Inspect: • fire extinguishers • first aid kits • other safety gear

• Restock all consumables

Conduct Safety Training• Use downtime for additional

safety training for both temp workers and full-time employees

• For employees working on winter jobs, hold special sessions on staying safe in the cold

Track Every Incident• Year-round incident reporting will help you identify gaps in

your safety policies and procedures• OSHA requires thorough reports of injuries and illnesses• Make documentation faster and more efficient with

incident investigation and reporting software

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